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Pakistan is heading towards a change, at least it seems so, and media is playing a major role in changing the mindsets of people. Thanks to our celebrity influencers who know how much their voices matter and are raising theirs to make a difference.

One of those celebrities is Zahid Ahmed who recently highlighted the dual standards of our society in an interview and said that “It is strange that we are allowed to slap women on TV but cannot show intimacy”.

Zahid’s statement has stirred a new controversy and people are now discussing this matter on social media. Celebrities have also come forward and defended his statement.

One of the celebrities who agree with Zahid is Osman Khalid Butt. Butt posted an Instagram story and wrote, “Strange Indeed”.

Source: Instagram Story

One of the users replied to Osman Khalid Butt’s story and said that this is “Just a pathetic excuse to get physical with female actors”.

Source: Instagram Story

The social media user also said, “Not to mention the influence it has on society and especially young children and young teens.”

Butt definitely did not agree with this definition of intimacy and decided to school the user. He commented, “Yeah, so reactions like this are wholly predictable,” he further said, “First off: intimacy is not just sex. Secondly, I’d rather my child see a healthy intimate relationship between fictional spouses than, you know, PHYSICAL ABUSE being normalized.” he added in the end, “The nerve to talk about ‘influence’.”

Osman Khalid Butt is very vocal about issues that require attention. Be it showing support for the “Me Too” movement or raising awareness about rape or abuse against women, Butt is always one of the few to raise is voice for the cause.

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Sajal Subhan by — January 8, 2021 in Artist

Mira Sethi is one of the most talented and versatile artists we have got in Pakistan. From modeling to acting to doing theatres and talk shows, she has successfully done them all. The latest update about the model-turned-actor is her debut novel which is listed as one of the most awaited in 2021 by Vogue.

The list of 53 must-read novel is put together by Vogue Magazine and Refinery29. The Yeh Dil Mera famed actor has been mentioning her novel “Are You Enjoying” on her social media platforms for a while now. Senior editor, Vogue, Chloe Schama describes it as a book that is powerful and has a light touch. She also calls Sethi a great storyteller, which is a huge compliment.

Last year, while discussing her upcoming book, Mira Sethi revealed that her book will highlight the stories from the entertainment industry, politics and even what is happening behind the closed bedroom doors.

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Sethi is just not an amazing actor, she is a literature graduate as well. She also boasts the honour of being the first Pakistani to become Student Commencement Speaker at Wellesley College in 2010. Sethi has also spent some time in Oxford and now making headlines due to “Are You Enjoying”

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Mira Sethi tied the knot with her friend in 2019 and was in the news for her simple yet unforgettable wedding. Her book “Are You Enjoying” is expected to release in April 2021, however, it will be available in Pakistan by May 2021.

Source: Instagram @mira.sethi

At Digital Spartans, we wish Sethi all the best for her debut novel and hoping to read more of her books in the future.

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Suboohi by — January 7, 2021 in Artist

Nadia Khan got married in a small ceremony and took to Instagram to share her wedding pictures. The diva looked absolutely stunning on her big day and asked her followers to stay tuned for more pictures.

Khan, later on, shared her complete wedding album on YouTube and we cannot help but admire the beautiful sea green ensemble she donned and paired it with subtle make-up and pink lips.

Sharing the details about her husband and his family, Nadia Khan said, “My husband Wing Commander Faisal Mumtaz Rao is a retired PAF officer and fighter pilot. Born in Lahore in 1970, Faisal joined Pakistan Air Force as a commissioned officer in the 90th GDP course back in 1991. He is known to be one of the most competent and distinguished pilots with 30 years of Flying and Management experience with leading air forces of the world.”

She further added, “Faisal has over 4000 flying hours on Mirage, F-7, Hawk Grob, T-37, Cessna, and other aircrafts. Apart from that, he has topped all the major training courses both in Pakistan and the UAE. He retired from the Pakistan Air Force as Wing Commander in 2009 after serving for 18 years and joined the UAE Air Force first as Instructor Pilot and then as Chief of Safety.”

“Faisal is not new to media since he was featured in ISPR’s song Hawa ka Sipahi by Najam Sheraz.”

Telling about his son, Nadia wrote, “Faisal’s son Hayyan is pursuing his engineering degree in the US.”


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Nadia also broke her silence and clarified misunderstandings about her number of marriages, “Kiaan is my adopted son and this is my second marriage.”

Source: Instagram

Here is the link to Nadia Khan’s complete wedding album

Nadia Khan Wedding || Official Complete Album

Nadia Khan is now close to million subscribers and shares tips and tricks on her channel. She is well-known for her acting skills and has hosted renowned morning shows.

Here is wishing the newly married couple all the best for their married life.

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Suboohi by — January 4, 2021 in Artist

2020 was a challenging year for everyone. Calamities, eclipses, supermoons and a global pandemic, it saw it all. As if all this was not enough, it took away our favourite celebrities away from us, too.

Tariq Aziz

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A whole generation grew up watching the Tariq Aziz Show, formerly known as Neelam Ghar, on PTV. The veteran actor started his career with Radio Pakistan and later on moved to television. He was 84 when he died on 17th June, 2020 in Lahore due to a heart attack.

Sabiha Khanum

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Also known as the First Lady of Pakistan’s Silver Screen, Sabiha Khanum lost her life to renal complications at the age of 84 in the United States. She will always be remembered for her extraordinary roles in movies like Dulla Bhatti, Ek Gunah Aur Sahi, Sassi and Devar Bhabhi

Zara Abid

Source: Twitter

A renowned actress, model and an amazing human being, Zara was awarded the Best Female Model award in January. She also made her way to the movies and worked in a project with Azeem Sajjad. Sadly, she was one of the unfortunate passengers of flight 8303 which was crashed in Karachi this year.

Sushant Singh Rajput

Source: Twitter

The 34-year-old star apparently committed suicide in June, 2020. He was allegedly fighting depression and mentioned it several times before taking his own life. Sushant rose to the heights of fame with his movies like MS Dhoni, Kai Po Che! and Dil Bechara.

 

Irrfan Khan

Irrfan was suffering from cancer and was admitted in a hospital in Mumbai where he lost his life. He created his own identity in the industry with his remarkable performances in Piku and Maqbool. He was also appreciated globally for his movies like Slumdog Millionaire and Life of a Pi.

Chadwick Boseman

Celebrated for his role in Black Panther, Chadwick breathed his last at the age of 43 on 28th August this year. He was suffering from cancer since years.

Dear 2021, please be nice to us. We have lost enough in 2020.

Afshan Ibrahim by — January 1, 2021 in Artist

More tsunamis, Cure for cancer and end of the world – Predicts Baba Vanga who also predicted 9/11 Attacks

Source: Twitter

Baba Vanga was a Bulgarian mystic who was gifted with the ability to see future. Although she died more than 20 years ago, the things she predicted before her death are still coming true. So far, her prophecies about ISIS, 9/11, Chernobyl accident, Diana’s death and dissolution of Soviet Union have turned out to be true. Baba Vanga, who was known for foreseeing future and contacting the dead, was born in 1911 and died in 1996.

More Tsunamis and Natural Cataclysms

Baba Vanga was the first one to mention about the catastrophic 2004 tsunami that killed nearly 220,000 people in Asia. She also said that this will not stop here and many more tsunamis, earthquakes and meteorite strikes will follow. In 2021, her predictions indicate towards more devastating tsunamis.

Source: Facebook

Will 2021 be End of the World?

Vanga said that the world will witness “Three Giants” uniting along with a Dragon. She alarmed us of devastating events that will change our fate and destiny.

And no, her followers believe that the world is not going to end before 5079, so we can relax for a while now.

Is 2021 Going to Be Any Better Than 2020? Baba Vanga Predicts
Source: Twitter

Cure for Cance

“The day will come when cancer will be tied with iron chains”. Baba Vanga did not specifically state when the cure for cancer would be found. However, she predicted that the humanity will get rid of this deadly disease in the beginning of the 21st century. Could 2021 be that year?

Source: Medicalnewstoday.com

Was Baba Vanga Really Right About Her Predictions?

Well, most of the time she was. However, there were times when her prophecies did not make any sense and did not come true either. To be honest, no one exactly knows what the future holds, it is just that some people foresee somethings on the basis of their knowledge – sometimes it is a hit and sometimes it is a miss!

Let us see how Baba Vanga’s predictions unfold in 2021.

Afshan Ibrahim by — January 1, 2021 in Blogs

Pakistan has confirmed 3 cases of the new variant of COVID-19 on Tuesday.

According to an official statement by Sindh Health Department, samples of 12 UK returnees were taken for genotyping and 6 of them were positive. Out of these, 3 showed resemblance with the new COVID-19 variant. Genotyping in the first place also revealed 95% match with the UK COVID-19 variant. These samples will go through another round of genotyping. Meanwhile, the contact tracing has been done and those who came in contact with these people have been asked to isolate.

Earlier, World Health Organization said that it is in contact with authorities in UK and public will be updated as soon as they learn more about the new virus strain.

The new COVID-19 variant is rapidly spreading in the Britain. Though this is not the first variant of COVID-19, however, it is said to be 70% more transmissible than the previous strains. With 23 mutations in its genetic code, the virus is referred to as B.1.1.7 lineage.

Pakistan is going through an intense second wave of COVID-19 where there are 39,599 active cases and 63 people have lost their lives in the last 24 hours. We went for a complete lockdown, shutting down all businesses and cities to minimize loss during the first wave and saw a good response overall. Let us see how the government and authorities deal with the second wave.

What do you think we should do to deal with the new variant of COVID-19. Share your opinions with us in comments.

Web Desk by — December 30, 2020 in Health

Pakistan’s premier Youth Leadership Summit, the 19th Young Leaders Conference, hosted by the School of Leadership to be held in Karachi, has been announced to kick-start from Saturday, 19th December 2020, at Dreamworld resort, in accordance with strict Standard Operating procedures stated by the authorities.

The theme for this year’s YLC is ‘BREAKTHROUGH’ – finding the courage to take life head-on and breakthrough your confines to transform yourself. The most innovative leaders realize that success is the result of a simple orientation and unwavering consistency, and YLC aims to breed the next generation of leaders by inspiring the youngsters to consciously shift towards the possible, continue to learn, discover, and create.

The six-day and the five-night event will be held under strict SOPs while implementing all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the attendees. Taking responsibility at the time of a pandemic, SoL has organized the 19th YLC with only 200 student attendees and implementing strict rules to be followed by everyone present.

Young Leaders Conference is a yearly event held to inspire the youngsters from around the country to expand their horizons by fully exploring cultural differences, gaining firsthand exposure to the challenges of the world, developing a passion for leadership while exploring a future career, and gaining a fresh, new perspective.

The six-day leadership journey provides an out-of-classroom learning experience and rigorous curriculum that equips students with the confidence, independence, skills, and global competitiveness required of the next generation of Leaders.

The Young Leaders Conference 2020 will also host prominent personalities from various sectors of business, government, and private corporations to guide and inspire the young minds.

For the six-day event, the young participants will go through leadership training, learn from influential speakers, and engage in skill-based workshops and activities under strict SOPs and social distancing.

The conference will focus on themes related to Personal Development, History and Arts, Corporate Exposure, Community Development, and helping Youngsters understand how to go back and make an impact in their communities.

Web Desk by — December 18, 2020 in Events

Soon after a post on the famous publications from Pakistan, social media fans of the both celebrities go bizzerk on their social media accounts, some shared previous pictures of both (Urwa and Farhan) and few shared some grief over the separation.

Still, the couple hasn’t officially announced their divorce or has issued a public statement at this time. But fans on the social media expressed their feelings about the separation rumors.

The couple tied the knot in an intimate Nikkah ceremony at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore on December 16, 2016.

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Web Desk by — November 24, 2020 in Artist

Echo Boomers, Omer H Paracha’s first feature film as an Executive Producer, has now been released in selected theaters worldwide and is available for viewing in Pakistan on streaming platforms.

Echo Boomers follows a group of disillusioned twenty-somethings, who use Chicago as their playground by breaking into the homes of its richest citizens and stealing from the rich. The millennial gang of art thieves keeps audiences on their toes as they set on a journey with nothing to lose, causing destruction wherever they go.

“Working closely with the Director Seth Sevoy and Producer Mike Ware has taught me a lot. I definitely want to implement the knowledge I gained from them in future productions,” said Omer H Paracha, talking about the release of his film.

He added, “There is a huge market for multicultural films in Pakistan. I hope to create more opportunities for both sides to work closely together. It would be great to see Pakistan in a better light in this industry and I plan to make it happen.”

Talking about creating impactful content, he said, “I believe that movies have a lot of influence on people. They provide a platform to highlight social and cultural issues. It’s important to produce something worthy that leaves a positive impact on the audience.”

Starring an ensemble cast including Patrick Schwarzenegger, Alex Pettyfer, Hayley Law, Oliver Cooper, Academy Award nominee Lesley Ann Warren and two-time Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon, Echo Boomers is Seth Savoy’s directional debut and has been produced by Mike Ware.

Omer H Paracha has the honor of being the youngest Executive Producer in Hollywood from Pakistan. He is also the owner and founder of Paraval, a leading street-wear inspired luxury label based exclusively in Los Angeles.

Echo Boomers is now available to watch on Hulu, Paramount, iTunes, and Amazon worldwide.

You can watch the trailer on given link below:

Web Desk by — November 16, 2020 in Movies

Lahore: Asad Bashir Khattak, Veena Malik’s ex-husband, sent a defamation notice to Veena Malik for campaigning against him on social media and illegally removing children from Dubai to Pakistan, with an unconditional apology within ten working days from the date of receipt.


It has been asked to pay Rs 500 million in damages, otherwise, he has the right to initiate court proceedings in the contempt case. Asad Bashir Khattak said that Veena Malik filed a suit against him in the court of Rawalpindi based on fabrications and damaged his reputation by campaigning against him on social media.


He told me that he has been enduring all this for a long time but now the scale of patience is full. He said that Veena Malik illegally transferred his two children Abram Asad and Amal Asad to Pakistan who is American citizens.


He informed that the Court of Appeal of Dubai had ruled in his favor on June 10, 2020, and ordered to hand over the children to him. Furthermore, while entering the names of the children in the ECL, the court had issued an order that underage children cannot be taken out of the UAE without the permission of the parents.


He said he is in contact with the US embassy to find out about the illegal trafficking of US citizenship holder children. He added that he has also informed the FIA that the Pakistani embassy in Dubai illegally issued Pakistani passports to both children after which Veena Malik brought the children to Pakistan.


He has requested the FIA that Veena Malik is present in Pakistan, her name should be included in the ECL so that she can stay here and face the court.

He shared on his twitter timeline:

Asad Khattak’s Video Message:

Web Desk by — November 12, 2020 in News