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KARACHI, 21 August 2026 (News Desk) — Sindh Minister for Culture and Tourism Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah has claimed that the names of renowned actors Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa were recommended for the prestigious Sitara-e-Imtiaz, but the federal government rejected both nominations. Addressing the opening ceremony of a theatre festival in Karachi, Zulfiqar Ali Shah said the Sindh Culture Department had submitted the names of Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa for the Sitara-e-Imtiaz twice. According to the provincial minister, the nominations were made on the recommendation of a committee comprising prominent personalities. However, the federal government rejected the recommendations to confer the national honour on the two actors. Zulfiqar Ali Shah said the Sindh government was not informed of...

 LEEDS, 21 August 2026 (News Desk) — British singer Laura Wright won the hearts of Pakistani fans after performing Pakistan’s national anthem before the first Test between Pakistan and England in Leeds. Wright performed the national anthem without any musical accompaniment, using only her voice. Her performance was warmly received by Pakistani fans at the stadium, while a video of the rendition quickly gained attention on social media, where users praised her voice, pronunciation and style.Interestingly, Wright did not perform the anthem without preparation. She spent around six months learning Urdu to ensure that she could deliver the national anthem accurately. In an interview, the British singer said being invited to perform any country’s national anthem was a great honour for ...

ISLAMABAD, 20 August 2026 (News Desk): The ongoing speculation surrounding Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja has taken a new turn, with Sunita reportedly withdrawing the divorce case she had filed against her husband. Govinda and Sunita Ahuja, who tied the knot in 1987, have two children, daughter Tina Ahuja and son Yashvardhan Ahuja. According to Indian media reports, Sunita Ahuja visited Mumbai’s Bandra Family Court along with her son Yashvardhan Ahuja. Her appearance at the court once again fueled speculation about the couple’s relationship. When paparazzi members asked Sunita about the reason for her visit as she left the court, she reportedly responded humorously that she had come to “celebrate a birthday.” Following Sunita’s appearance at the court, Govinda’s manager ...

 ISLAMABAD, 20 August 2026 (News Desk): Actor and host Imran Ashraf has dismissed reports of his death, reassuring fans that he is safe and well after an AI-generated video claiming he had passed away went viral on social media.The fabricated clip sparked concern among fans, prompting Ashraf to clarify that he is absolutely fine. Taking to Instagram, the actor asked his followers to pray for him. “Alhamdulillah, I am absolutely fine; it’s fake news,” Ashraf wrote, adding, “Need your prayers.” The video claiming Ashraf’s death was posted by a TikTok account that also shared several other clips featuring senior journalists, cricketers and actors purportedly offering condolences over his alleged death.The AI-generated clip showed a news anchor from a private television channel announ...

ISLAMABAD, 20 August 2026 (Nosheen): Misbah Arshad has been crowned the fourth Miss Universe Pakistan after successfully competing in a rigorous selection process for the prestigious Miss Universe pageant. Misbah becomes the fourth Pakistani woman to represent the country on the Miss Universe stage. She was presented with the official sash by Pakistan’s franchise owner Josh Yugen and her predecessor Roma Riaz during a ceremony held in the Philippines. A video shared by the organisation on social media captured the moment Misbah received the honour and officially took on the title. Reflecting on her journey, Misbah described the experience as a “true prize,” saying it had taught her valuable lessons about humanity and the people she met along the way. In a social media post, she highlighted...