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Saturday, May 19, 2018

Stupendous welcome' anticipated Pakistani young lady killed in US school shooting

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Pakistani youngster Sabika Sheik, one of the ten executed in the Santa Fe High School shooting, was anticipating spending Eid among family and companions back home, her dad Abdul Aziz revealed to The Express Tribune. 

Aziz, eyes overflowing with tears, said he can't grapple with the way that his sweetheart little girl is no more. "We were educated a couple of a great many. The Pakistani department in Texas was an incredible help," he said. 

Pakistani trade understudy among ten slaughtered in Texas school shooting 

Aziz said she was a young lady of incredible blessing. "May little girl was to a great degree skilled. She routinely positioned among the best in her class," he said. The father of the perished said she needed to commit her life to Pakistan. 

Sheik, the oldest of three kin, was slated to return on June 9. Her sibling said the family had been anticipating tossing a great welcome for her. 

A pall of despondency hangs over Sheik's Gulistan-e-Iqbal living arrangement presently, house swarming with grievers, family naturally crushed. 


17-year-old Sheik was in the United States regarding the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program since August, 2017. "It is with the best trouble in my heart that one of our YES understudies, Sabika Sheik of Pakistan, was killed today in the school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas," American Councils for International Education program chief Megan Lysaght wrote in a letter to YES understudies. "If you don't mind realize that the YES program is crushed by this misfortune and we will recall Sabika and her families in our musings and petitions. We will have a snapshot of hush in her memory today," the letter goes ahead to peruse. 

US understudy kicks the bucket in incidental school shooting: authorities 

Outside Office Spokesperson Muhammad Faisal named Sheik's downfall 'terrible'. 

"Our delegate general is in contact with the family and the nearby experts and is trying endeavors to organize the soonest repatriation of the human remains," he said in a Twitter post. Faisal likewise petitioned God for the left soul. 



Prior, the Pakistani government office in Washington DC affirmed Sheik's passing in the shooting on Twitter. Pakistani agent Aizaz Chaudhry additionally communicated genuine sympathies for the casualties of the heartbreaking occurrence.

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Wish And Envy

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It is probably one of the world's most difficult tasks to see your favorite thing with someone else.
 And if a person finds it, most people are happy that let's go! "We have nothing to do with our loved one."
 But sometimes with this feeling of joy another feeling also joins it "envy." First, we think how it is possible. We always see him in others and say himself as Fakhria, "Thank you, I am not thankful for you." But we do not even know when it gets embarrassed to us .As we say, "We lose ourselves ahead of it."


In the Quran, "seek refuge with the evil of creation." So who says the evil?


Maybe anything that could have done worse than the creatures that have a bad effect
 Can it be? And if I have mentioned him to the Qur'an, then there will be a reason for this, and who can know better than Allah? Harmony is also a crime near me. But it is necessary to get rid of it. What is envy and when does it happen?
 Something you want to do, which you want to be when you see the same thing as you get someone else, in your heart, it makes you feel comfortable. There is a field where a man does not walk on the bus and he thinks that something is done and he comes in some way in his hand and sometimes in the same way he does not have the opportunity to repeat it. You get It's all about the senses, it's an under developer and what does not say !! They are unhappy with anyone, and neither are they in the same as hepatitis

In fact, they themselves are victims of a very misunderstanding. "So it is a delicious subtle person, just a little less and more." To avoid it, it is important to obey it because "a person should lie to the whole world, but he should sometimes speak the truth with himself." How can I save myself after accepting it? How to get rid of such feelings about the years you have assured yourself that it is not in your head but "can be eliminated by being mischievous."


"If bad is not bad, then it can not be done to end it. In such a way, it should be ensured that" yes, yes, God is watching and they are all! "And they are better for us. Otherwise you will do the best. "Put your mind in a good way that if you do not have something because it has never been written for you!
 You do not have the same as you were never. When it comes to you, life will be better and better. Not easy! It is not easy to make it an experiment and "there is an end of every trial." One such thing is that the time for the trial was fulfilled by fulfilling its purpose, and the second time passed, and we did not learn anything. "False
It is wrong to not hesitate, but forget about yourself and remembering the envy. "
It is regards to the fact that "humble man is eaten." Otherwise, such as dummy wood is eaten. Have you ever considered that when the wood is eaten, what does it survive? Clay !! Even our fact is that we also have to die dust one day. So it is in our hands to make ourselves self-sufficient.
  Are wet and soft dust that benefits others or else
Hard, dry and dry soil that neither benefits anyone nor anyone else...

Friday, October 20, 2017

Mawra Hocane packs part in the Jawani Phir Nahi Ani Sequel

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Is Mawra Hocane on a roll for sure? 

Days after she marked Hum television's next super undertaking Aangan, it's been affirmed that the Sammi star has marked on to JPNA 2. 

JPNA 2 will be the Sequel of 2015's runaway hit Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, which featured Humayun Saeed as the instigator of a trio of spouses (Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahmed Ali Butt and Vasay Chaudhary) on a mystery get-away far from their wives (Sarwat Gillani, Uzma Khan and Aisha Khan). Mehwish Hayat and Sohai Ali Abro featured as Humayun's affection advantages in the film. 

The spin-off has all the earmarks of being similarly as elegant, as Mawra is said to be joined by Fahad Mustafa and Syra Shahroz, notwithstanding the Humayun, Ahmed and Vasay, in the film. 

Read on: Nadeem Baig affirms moving toward Rishi Kapoor for Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 

This will be Mawra's first Pakistani film. She influenced her silver screen to make a big appearance with Bollywood's Sanam Teri Kasam. 

The shoot for the film starts in Turkey one month from now and another spell is gotten ready for Dubai at a later period. 

JPNA 2 will release in 2018.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

7 Common Sign that prove you've been single for long

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There is no disgrace in being single. In any case, in the event that you've remained single for a really long time, you will see some abnormal distinction in yourself. Truth be told, not simply you but rather others also. You will begin taking your singlehood as your personality and your dear loved ones may even attempt to connect you with somebody, however you won't let that happen on the grounds that you're not prepared for it. 


We realize that for a couple of you, it may suck for sure… yet here are a couple of signs that flawlessly demonstrate that you've been single for a really long time and you can't deny it.

1. You don’t even realize that you’re single anymore


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2. Your friends and family will give up on finding that special someone for you


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3. You never ever change your routine


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4. Looking at other couples doesn’t make you jealous


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5. You always wonder about your future


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6. You become bitter and stop caring about things


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7. An awful cynic is what you’ve become


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Saturday, October 14, 2017

There's more to Dr Asfi than 'the romantic element', says Ahad Raza Mir of Yakeen ka Safar

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Pakistan's new TV crush gets candid about having a famous father, moving from Canada to Pakistan and his love for films


Dr Asfandyar is the latest drama character to catch fire on social media.
Google the hashtag #Asfiya at your own risk, you may just drown in a flood of memes, fan fiction and video mash-ups featuring the gruff Dr Asfi and gentle Dr. Zubiya from Hum TV’s drama serial, Yakeen Ka Safar.
Popular actress Sajal Aly accounts for one half of the “Asfiya” equation and the other half is held up by talented newcomer Ahad Raza Mir.
Ahad has deep roots in the Pakistani entertainment industry: His grandfather Raza Mir was a well-established director and producer while his father is the famous actor and producer, Asif Raza Mir.
Pedigree aside, Ahad has managed to win over audiences within just two roles; The tragically friend-zoned Salaar from Sammi to the brooding Dr Asfandyar who seems to be Pakistan’s new Twitter crush.
Images caught up with the busy young actor to see how he is handling all the attention.
Images: You've lived in Canada for a substantial portion of your life and have worked in theater there, even winning an award for your acting prowess. Was there a sense of culture shock when you started work in Pakistan?
Ahad Raza Mir: I don’t think I experienced much of a culture shock when I came back to Pakistan, it was just a bit of an adjustment because I’d been gone for so long.
Pakistan is home and I love it so coming back here didn't evoke anything but joy. The adjustment was just in the way people work here and interact with one another.
Yakeen Ka safar : Ahad, Hira mani, sajjal, Mani
Images: Every industry has its own quirks. What did you notice about the Pakistani tradition of acting? Was it very different? If so, how?
Ahad: It doesn’t matter that I’ve got an education from abroad because audiences everywhere are the same. Culturally, we might be different but mostly audiences react the same way.
I feel the acting in Pakistan has become a lot more contemporary. I used to hear a lot about it being overly dramatic but it’s slowly changed over time. I think the only difference is the scale on which you are acting: whether it's film or TV, an actor just adjusts appropriately.
Images: A lot of actors have to work hard to get noticed by producers and directors but you seemed to have been much sought after from the beginning. You were supposed to be the lead in the film Shayed a few years ago. What made you step back?
Ahad: The first reason was that I was kind of in the middle of school at the time. It was a big opportunity and I did have a bit of pressure to leave school at the time and do the film. I didn’t do it because I felt it was more important to finish my education.
I personally believe I was not ready at the time. I was very young, maybe 19-20 years old at the time so I still needed to finish school and maybe get to know myself a little bit more.
I can’t really give you an answer as to why I am, as you word it, “sought after“; I guess I'm really lucky right now. A big part of this has to be Momina Duraid from MD Productions because she followed my career from the time I was very young. She knew I was in Canada studying, acting, directing and play-writing. She kept tabs on me and she is a big reason for my move and decision to come here.

She has put a lot of trust in me and given me the opportunities that I have gotten so far. So I have a lot of respect for her and am very grateful to her.
Ahad Raza Mir with some co-stars from his debut film Parwaaz Hai Junoon

Images: You are currently shooting for the HUM TV film, Parwaz Hai Junoon. Can you tell us a little about your role and why you decided to do it? Was it a huge jump from drama to film?
Ahad: My role in PHJ is quite simple, it’s the role of a cadet, very hard-headed and a pretty aggressive character but he’s a lot of fun too. Film is what I have always wanted to do from a very young age; it’s actually been the ultimate goal so it’s been quite an emotional endeavour for me.
It's a huge jump to come from drama to films. I feel that doing television was kind of a drill to get me ready for the film. I had to adjust myself too. I had done to date over 50 productions but never actually proper TV or film so it was a BIG Jump. It’s been a great experience and a huge learning curve.
Images: How do you choose a role?
Ahad: This is a fun one because I can say I don’t really choose. I don’t think too much about it because I find that if I connect to the role right away, I can just feel it. When someone explains the story or the character to me, I am not overly concerned about whether it’s a lead role, I'm more concerned about the impact that the character and the story are going to have on the audience.
At the end of the day what’s most important to me is telling a good story because I think that is the whole point of what we (actors) do. A lot of my decision to choose a role depends on how I can relate to the character. I ask myself: Can I do justice to what I have been told, can I do justice to the words and the text?
Images: After Sammi, your current project is Yakeen Ka Safar and Parwaz Hai Junoon, both of which are written by Farhat Ishtiaq. Her heroes are always very special. How easy or difficult was it to make your role authentic?
Ahad: It’s been interesting playing Farhat Ishtiaq’s characters. I think Dr. Asfandyar is quite an iconic character at least from what I’ve read and researched. I just love that, especially with this character, there is a big arc. You get to see this character at one point of his life and next, you see the changes and the hardships he has been through.
Besides being a beautiful love story, Yaqeen Ka Safar is about justice — justice between families, father and son, sister and brother; justice between professional and personal life
There are two approaches to acting: you can take a character and then start embodying this character, and the other one is you let the character embody you. I read the script and I tried to make it as relatable to myself as I can and from there I go ahead with the process so it’s not a matter of me struggling with the characters, it’s me struggling with what would I do in the situation. Then obviously we see the traits and quirks of these characters come in.
Images: Your father Asif Raza Mir is a celebrity icon and brilliant actor. Is it helpful to have someone like him guiding you or does it just increase the burden of expectations from you?
Ahad: I think having my father around to advise me is a big advantage. He has given his whole life to this industry so he is a big asset for me. It’s a big help being able go to him for advice on how to deal with people, production and how to approach performing. The other side of it is yes, expectations are high because of my grandfather and my father and the legacy that my family has. The Raza Mir tag will be there and I will be proud to bear it.
Yes, there's a stress factor with that but I think there it's the same with all the new people in the industry these days also. All newcomers have to work very hard, it’s very competitive and it’s tough whether they have people like my father or not .The new people coming in have to be multi-talented and they have to really groom themselves. That is something that I’m learning as well. They have to be able to dance, act and how to dress. To me, I am simply an actor and I have had to adapt to these things.
   With his father, veteran actor Asif Raza Mir
Images: Tell us about your favourite movies.
Ahad: I am a huge Quentin Tarantino fan; I love raw, gritty films. I am a big fan of long shots, of long takes , where you have to take scenes which are two, three-minutes long, which maybe too long for some viewers, because nowadays we want fast-paced information but I love sitting down and enjoying something like that.
You know the actors are fully there and the scenes are long and that’s my kind of thing. As far as Bollywood is concerned, I’m a huge fan of Ranbir Kapoor, I think he's a phenomenal actor and dancer.
I enjoy watching Bollywood films because of the scale that Indians work with. Everything is big. Everything is beautiful and bold. They have these elaborate films but at the same time, they have their indie film scene going on which is also nice to watch.
I love watching films. I try to watch a movie everyday. I try at least when I’m not working but recently I have enjoyed watching Pakistani films and I’m excited to see how the industry grows.
Images: Who would you like to work with? What would be an ideal project for you?
Ahad: I would love to work with director Ehtashamuddin, the director of Udaari. I have heard amazing things about him. He took one of my first auditions and I remember him directing me and guiding me through the scenes. He's a very specific director and a wonderful actor. He is somebody I would love to work with.
Nabeel Qureshi is someone I am dying to work with because I think his films are proper packages, they have fun, there is comedy, romance, there is everything in his films and I think there would be a lot to learn by being on his set. I would love to work with my father onscreen or behind the screen, but more on screen. It would be interesting to see what the chemistry would be like.
Bilal Khan, Mawra Hocane and Ahad Raza Mir during Sammi promotions

Images: Do you prefer comedy or more serious roles?
Ahad: Drama and comedy are completely different beasts. Sometimes I think comedy is much harder. It’s so specific, the timings and the punchlines, the energy involved is very different. I feel more comfortable with drama; there is time for me to go deeper into a character.
Comedy is a lot tougher to do but I have done a lot of comedy. The first play I ever wrote was a comedy and I hope I get to take on that challenge of being part of a comedy in Pakistan one day.
Images: What is the biggest lesson you have learnt from your father about acting or life in general?
Ahad: The biggest lesson I have learned from my father, whether it's acting or otherwise, is patience. I try to use it though I am not very good at it sometimes. My father has always tells me there is a time for everything.
Images: What would you like people to know about you?
Ahad: I would like them to know I’m an exceptionally good cook!
I also want people in the industry to know that I work very hard and I take what I do very seriously and I have a solid work ethic.
Images: What would you like people to take away from Yakeen Ka Safar?
Ahad: I'd like to say that besides being a beautiful love story, YKS is about justice.

Not just within a judicial or political setting but justice between families, justice between father and son, sister and brother, justice between professional life and personal life.
Images: What advice would you give Dr Asfi?
Ahad: Though Asfandyar is getting a lot of attention for the romance element in the story, there's a lot more to him that's soon to be seen. I would advise Asfi to listen to his heart.
Images: What's next in the pipeline for you?
Ahad: I’m taking on new roles very carefully. I've decided to do another drama that begins shooting in November. It will be on Hum TV but I can't say much else now,

Friday, October 13, 2017

10 REASONS WHY BEING SINGLE IS BETTER THAN A RELATIONSHIP

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10 REASONS WHY BEING SINGLE IS BETTER THAN A RELATIONSHIP


If you’ve just had a breakup or if you still haven’t found the right person, then let me say to you that you have nothing to worry about. This too shall pass. It is okay and it’s all a part of life. You may feel hollow and vulnerable from the inside but what we often forget is that regardless of your relationship status, being happy is what truly counts! You need to prioritize that.
However, on the flip side, being single is FAR better than being in a relationship with the wrong person or be trapped in a toxic relationship. If you’ve decided to let go, then good for you… And trust me, you’ll be in so much peace. However, it may take a little while! But you will find it.
Alright, to cheer you up, here are some pointers to tell you that it is actually better to be single than being in a fazool relationship. Here we go:

1. Zero Drama. No kidding!

No fazool ka rona dhona, no making up excuses.

2. No unnecessary fights and arguments

You won’t have a significant other to disagree on matters that lead to baseless fights and arguments.

3. More savings! More Money!

No more giving gifts and taking your partner out to lunch/dinner. Seriously, being in a relationship can be expensive!

4. You get plenty of sleep



No more staying up and chatting… That means you’re going to bed super early! Or maybe not… what are besties for? GOSSIPS!!

5. You’ll get plenty of time to focus on a new hobby



More time to invest in different activities! Remember how you wanted to paint or write but were bound to? Now you totally can!

6. No more giving up on things you love

Back to all those things you were asked to leave/ditch! Hmph.

7. Not having to share your fries and chocolates

THE BEST ONE YET. NO MORE SHARING! WOOHOO!

8. Not having to check your phone again and again

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Your phone’s gonna need that! BADLY.

9. Not having to keep up with girlish/boyish interests and stuff

Seriously! No more FIFA or football or makeup or fashion!

10. Can have has many crushes as you want without being judged by your significant other

Oh, yes!! You now have the freedom to comment on your crush’s picture…or simply ask him/her out… *winks*
Always remember:
“Happiness lies within yourself, not in any would-be soulmate”, said Steinberg.
So, the next time you’re feeling low about being single, look on the bright side. Think of it in a way that God has saved your soul. LOL. Celebrate your freedom!

FOR THE FIRST TIME BABAR KHAN DISCUSSES SANA KHAN’S DEATH AND HOW HIS 2ND WIFE HELPED HIM RECOVER FROM IT

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FOR THE FIRST TIME BABAR KHAN DISCUSSES SANA KHAN’S DEATH AND HOW HIS 2ND WIFE HELPED HIM RECOVER FROM IT

In the past, many famous Pakistani celebrities have been victims of terrible car accidents. However, some have survived, and unfortunately, some couldn’t. The victims of such tragic accidents include Nimra Khan, Babar Khan, Sana Khan, Humayun Saeed, Azfar Rehman, Ayesha Omer, and many others.
Sana Khan, who was an actress/model passed away in a terrible car accident. She was the wife of Pakistani actor, Babar Khan. A few months after their marriage in 2014, the couple had met a tragic car accident on National Highway and that’s when Sana Khan lost her life; whereas, Babar Khan had faced severe injuries. However, after this recovery, Babar Khan soon got married again to Bisma Khan in 2015.

Babar Khan with his first wife:


Babar Khan with his second wife:


In a recent morning show, Babar Khan was invited by Shahista Lodhi, where he was asked to talk about his first marriage, the car accident, how he overcame the trauma and how his family had supported him throughout his painful journey. He also shared an account of his individual experience.

Here’s the complete show:





Babar Khan’s mother, second wife, and kids joined the show later on. They all shared their part of the stories and how the family recovered after this incident. For Babar, holding his first child gave him a new life and meaning, and a reason for a new beginning.

People are debating if talking about his first wife infront of his second wife was okay or not. Furthermore, now that he has moved on was discussing the same painful incident (Sana Khan’s death) a wise decision… During the show, big picture frames from his previous marriage (with Sana Khan) were seen hanging on the walls of the studio (right before calling his second wife and children on stage) which was deemed insensitive.


However, it’s great to learn that he is living a happy life now. We wish Babar Khan and his cute little family to stay happy and blessed. Ameen.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

ACCORDING TO ZODIAC SIGNS, THESE ARE THE COMMON PROBLEMS YOU MAY FACE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

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If you’re in a relationship and facing a lot of problems, know that it is okay and perfectly normal. But, we’re all humans, aren’t we? It is okay to have problems and remember, no one is born perfect anyway. Being in a relationship also requires a lot of patience. However, if things are dealt in a positive manner and you and your partner are looking forward to making your relationship work, things can definitely be sorted out.
A lot of astrologers believe that the conflicts that may arise in your relationship could be because of your zodiac signs. Although studying about it doesn’t necessarily prove that this will solve your relationship problems, but yes, one can avoid such circumstances in the future.
Have a look at some of the most common problems every zodiac struggles in a relationship:

Aries

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Overthinking is what triggers every problem. At times, you’re in denial of things that are happening, yet you try to make things go your way. Don’t forget that you’re both equally involved in the relationship!

Taurus

You hate compromising. Your judgemental nature always gets in the way of your relationship and people seem to get fed up with you easily. You love taking revenge which often gets you in trouble.

Gemini

You have a habit of fighting over matters that make no sense at all. You refuse to accept change and the people who tend to change over a certain period of time. At times, acceptance is everything.

Cancer

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Possessing a dominant nature is what gets you in trouble. It’s cute that you truly love your partner. Who doesn’t? But that does not give you any right to dictate them at all. Khabardaar!

Leo

You’re insecure about your relationship and expect A LOT from it. You’re demanding in nature and expect a little too much from your partner. Right? This may lead to serious problems in the future. You know how they say, high expectations hurt?

Virgo

Giving some space to your partner in a relationship is important. Everyone deserves a personal space. We know the bonding that builds over a period of time with your partner is something you wouldn’t want to let go of, but wanting to stick to your partner at ALL times can prove to be unhealthy.

Libra

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Indecisiveness is in your blood. You always look at things in a positive way but this is where the problem begins. You choose to ignore and fail to notice all the wrong things in your partner that can prove to be harmful to you and your relationship.

Scorpio

For you, it’s fun and games in the beginning but after some time, you get bored and lose the passion. You’re less expressive and often hide your feelings from your partner and keep grudges against them. This is an issue you need to look into if you want to save your relationship. Now is the time!

Sagittarius

You tend to get hurt easily and choose to walk away from your partner. You’re possessive about your relationship and take every minute detail, seriously. From the way your partner dresses to maintaining themselves, you will be saddened if you know they’re not making any efforts in doing so.

Capricorn

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All you care about is your partner. At times, you forget about yourself and you’re busy pleasing everyone else, but yourself. This can be a dangerous thing to do in a relationship. You also tend to agree with everything your partner says, even if your relationship isn’t working out.

Aquarius

You doubt their love for you. You find it hard to explain things to your partner, yet you think you’re good at it. That is a bummer and you need to be serious about it. Understanding each other plays a vital role in a relationship to strengthen the bond.

Pisces

You play hard to get and stay very reserved. You may not be able to express your feelings as your partner wants you to, but this usually triggers a little argument and this could be one of the reasons why your partner may despise you for.
No matter what your problems are, no matter how strong or weak your bond is, it is always to keep the conversation going on. Discuss your matters and problems so the bond becomes stronger. Remember, communication is key. Happy bonding!

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Junaid Khan will be playing a "simple man" in upcoming serial, Khasara

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The show's cast also includes Mikaal Zulfiqar, Sarwat Gillani and Sonia Mishal among others

Singer Junaid Khan has been roped in for upcoming drama serial, Khasara.
After Mann Mayal, Sana Shahnawaz production is working on this new drama which will be directed by Shahid Shafaat.
Speaking to Images, the Dil Ki Lagi leading man revealed that the drama "revolves around four characters."

"They will be played by myself, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Sarwat Gilani and Sonia Mishal."
Elaborating on his character, Junaid said, "My character is a simple man from a village near Karachi. He has a simple government job, a very normal life, with a wife and two children, and is very content with it. He doesn't have many desires and is of the mindset that one should make the best of what one has. That's not to say he's lazy, he's very hardworking. He's just the type to be very happy with what he has."
Junaid also gave some tidbits about the rest of the cast.
"Sonia plays my wife in the series and she is the more ambitious one. She wants more for the family with dreams to move to the big city, gain more and more success and stretch boundaries."
The plot for Mikaal Zulfiqaar and Sarwat Gilani will be rather different as Junaid explained, "On the other side you'll see Mikaal's character, who plays my school friend, and his recent marriage with Sarwat. They live in Karachi and Sarwat comes from a well off family. after their marriage their lives have started to change."
Khasara will bring two stories together as two very different lifestyles will meet for a reason that is yet to be revealed.
"Khasara's story begins with Mikaal's family visiting my family. Why they visit and what happens afterwards is what you'll find out in the show," he adds.
No release date has been given for Khasara but Junaid Khan said that the project will be for ARY Digital.

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Japanese-born British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro wins 2017 Nobel Prize for Literature

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Japanese-born Kazuo Ishiguro has won the Nobel Prize for Literature for uncovering “the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world,” the Swedish Academy said on Thursday on awarding the 9 million crown ($1.1 million) prize.

The award marks a return to a more mainstream interpretation of literature after the 2016 prize went to American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The prize is named after dynamite inventor Alfred Nobel and has been awarded since 1901 for achievements in science, literature and peace in accordance with his will.
Report by: The Express Tribune

Masterchef winner Saliha Mahmood is writing a cookbook inspired by Mughal cuisine

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The book, titled Khazana, will be published next September


If there is one thing all Pakistanis living abroad can agree on, it’s that legitimate desi Chinese is impossible to find, and MasterChef UK 2017 winner, British Pakistani Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed is no different.

When asked what her favourite things to eat are when she visits Lahore, honey sesame chicken from Sing Kuong, plus dishes at Golden Wok and Yum were on the top of the list. She described desi Chinese as a “very strange and different fusion not available anywhere else in the world”.


Saliha is a doctor training to specialise in gastroenterology, which takes up pretty much all of her time, but her “serious hobby” of cooking won her the MasterChef UK title this year, after blowing away judges with dishes that Pakistanis will very easily be able to relate to, such as shami kabab (though hers were made of venison).
"Desi Chinese is a very strange and different fusion not available anywhere else in the world”
The dish is likely to feature in her upcoming cookbook called Khazana out next September that she is spending all her free time writing, and which will feature a modern take on Mughal recipes aimed at a western audience (without toning down the spices).
Saliha said she has always been fascinated by the art, culture and history around the Mughals, particular the stories about how passionate they were about food and cooking, adding that she “loves how they use nuts, saffron and cream and yoghurt to make rich foods”.
“Why not write a cookbook which celebrates my heritage and culture and what it is to be a Pakistani.. or even north Indian or Persian,” she said. “The Mughals influence spread across that entire region from Iran to Pakistan to India... a lot of our dishes are influenced by their techniques and recipes”.
“It is exciting for me to be able to bring something quite traditional and inherent to Pakistani people to a western audience,” she said.
Her book will include anecdotes about the history or recipes. For instance, she said shami kababs were invented by the chef of a Mughal emperor who had lost his teeth and couldn’t chew normal kababs.
How she has any time write a cookbook is a wonder given weekends are often spent performing cookery demonstrations at food festivals, supper clubs and collaborations with various restaurants.
The most recent one was with Sameer Taneja, the chef at a popular Indian restaurant in London called Talli Joe. The idea was to mark 70 years of independence for India and Pakistan with a feast of ten dishes which celebrates food on the Grand Trunk road.
It is exciting for me to be able to bring something quite traditional and inherent to Pakistani people to a western audience
Saliha said the food included “corn chaat, namkeen gosht, deep fried stuff, fish curries - things you would find on the highway with our ‘chefy’ influences to make it something special”.
One does wonder how someone so clearly passionate about food ended up becoming a doctor. When she was 15, she won a cooking competition, with the prize being an apprenticeship at a London restaurant – something that would have been the perfect segue into a career in cooking.
However, she gave the prize to the runner-up because she was far too involved in school, where she was into “debating and academia, and where she ended up becoming head girl.
Now, she is happy her medical career is going smoothly enough for her to spend some serious time with cooking – although it does seem to be quite a balancing act, being on call at all hours.
Saliha’s family is originally from Srinagar, Kashmir but she says she has “a strong connection with Punjab” as she would visit her grandparents two to three times a year in Lahore when they were alive.

She mentioned she has received a lot of accolade from Pakistan, with journalists keen to cover her story as it shows a positive side of someone from the country being successful abroad. Her parents have a home in Lahore and though she hasn’t been in a few years, she is itching to go back.
A trip is long overdue, she tells me.
“For inspiration?”, I ask
“For more eating!” she was quick to reply.