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You sang better than I did: Sonu Nigam responds to Omer Nadeem’s plagiarism accusations

Sonu Nigam recently responded to Omer Nadeem's plagiarism accusations, expressing regret for not having heard Nadeem's song and praising his rendition. Nadeem, acknowledging Nigam's musical prowess, also refrained from directly blaming him. The controversy arose when Nigam's collaboration on the song "Sun Zara" allegedly bore similarities to Nadeem's 2009 track. - Khabristan.PK

That should be the end of Zara for all of us: Pakistani celebs slam fashion label post controversy

Pakistani celebrities criticize Zara for an ad campaign resembling violence in Palestine, prompting boycott calls. Zara subsequently removed the controversial images and expressed regret for causing offense. The incident has sparked global discussions regarding the power of social media in highlighting atrocities and promoting resistance against the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [Word count: 49] - Khabristan.PK

Got exactly what I’d asked God for: Naimal Khawar opens up on marriage, meeting Hamza Ali Abbasi

Naimal Khawar shared insights on her marriage to actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, describing how they met and her admiration for his piety. She also discussed her acting career and expressed gratitude to her fans. Additionally, she highlighted the importance of self-improvement before choosing a life partner and the profound experience of motherhood. - Khabristan.PK

WATCH: Sadia Imam shares secret hair mask

Former actor Sadia Imam shared a DIY hair mask recipe for smooth, frizz-free hair during winter on ARY Digital’s show ‘Good Morning Pakistan’. The mask includes petroleum jelly, glycerin, and coffee powder, providing impressive results. Another guest shared a recipe with mayonnaise, olive oil, aloe vera, and lemon juice to reverse damage from heat and chemical treatments. - Khabristan.PK

P-Archies: Director Nabeel Qureshi reviews Netflix’s ‘The Archies’

Director Nabeel Qureshi critiqued Netflix's 'The Archies', featuring star kids Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda. The live-action adaptation received mixed reviews, praised for Zoya Akhtar’s direction but criticized for nepotism. Qureshi hinted the film conformed to an agency/client brief. His post, now deleted, went viral, coinciding with Ananya Panday trending amidst the film’s criticism. [50 words] - Khabristan.PK

Zara ‘rergrets misunderstanding’ regarding recent campaign ‘depicting’ scene from Gaza

Zara apologized for the controversial campaign depicting Gaza scenes, pulling the images from its website and app after boycott calls. The collection's launch received backlash for resembling photos of corpses in Gaza, amid heightened sensitivity due to the Israel-Palestine conflict. International brands are facing increased scrutiny in such situations. The CEO of Web Summit resigned over similar remarks previously. - Khabristan.PK

Crying woman sells: Rabia Butt blames audience, writers for popularising harmful stereotypes

Pakistani actor and model Rabia Butt recently participated as a panel guest at a local university event, taking a firm stance against the prevalent portrayal of the 'damsel in distress' trope in media. The star of "Jeevan Nagar" criticized the common trend of depicting men cheating on their partners, asserting that this narrative often contributes to the portrayal of weak female characters.

No one could have played this better than Faryal Mehmood: Iram Parveen talks ‘Wakhri’ casting

The Red Sea Film Festival 2023 is currently underway in Jeddah, attracting prominent figures from the global film industry. Making its world premiere on the grand screen at the festival, the Pakistani feature film "Wakhri — One of a Kind" took the spotlight with its cast and creators. The film is inspired by the life of Qandeel Baloch, a social media personality who tragically became a victim of honor killing a few years ago.