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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Entertainment

Noor Jehan’s Centenary Prompts Calls for Greater Recognition

Pakistan marked the 100th birth anniversary of legendary singer Noor Jehan on Monday, but celebrations were reportedly limited. Her grandson, actor Ahmed Ali Butt, criticised the lack of official tributes and broader efforts to preserve artists’ legacies. Born in Kasur in 1926, Noor Jehan enjoyed a career spanning six decades and recorded thousands of songs in several languages. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Ali Azmat Returns With A Powerful New Musical Statement

Junoon singer Ali Azmat has returned with his new single, Yahan Wahan, accompanied by a dystopian music video created using human direction and generative AI. The song explores suffering, inequality and political turmoil worldwide. Its sci-fi visuals depict captivity, brainwashing, destruction and hardship, before Azmat performs amid ruins as the video highlights poverty, climate crisis and conflict. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Entertainment

Atif Aslam Shares His Take on Coke Studio

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has weighed in on the differences between Coke Studio Pakistan and its Indian counterpart, saying the Pakistani version has more “jaadoo” or magic. Speaking to Mirchi UAE, he praised compositions on both sides but said Indian productions rely more heavily on commercialism, while Pakistan’s platform preserves musical rawness and originality. Aslam, who recently returned with a new album after a long break, has also enjoyed major success in Bollywood. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Austria, eight countries reject expansion of Israel's military operation in Gaza

Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the unhindered delivery of large-scale humanitarian aid, and the unconditional release of all hostages. "This horrific conflict must end," Ms Meinl-Reisinger said in a joint-statement along with Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, the UK and the High Representative of the EU. The group of countries affirmed their strong rejection of the decision of the Israeli Security Cabinet on August 8 to launch another large-scale military operation in Gaza. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Entertainment

Aima Baig ties the knot

Singer Aima Baig has tied the knot with her ‘best friend’ and fashion tycoon, Zain Ahmed, she announced on Instagram. Taking to her Instagram handle on Wednesday afternoon, Pakistani singer Aima Baig, 30, announced that she has married Zain Ahmed, also 30, CEO of leading streetwear brand Rastah, in a private ceremony in Canada. With the first pictures of the couple, from the homely affair, Baig wrote on the social platform, “Married my best friend last night ALLHUMDULLILAH… still feels like a dream. It actually happened.” The singer requested to… Read More…

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Renowned singer booked for attacking LESCO team

Renowned singer Jawad Ahmad attacked Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) after his wife’s beauty parlour was caught stealing electricity. As per details, police registered a first information report (FIR) against Jawad Ahmad and his four accomplices for attacking a LESCO team. According to FIR registered by police in Johar Town at the complaint of LESCO SDO Muhammad Asghar, a team during routine checking traced wrongdoing regarding an electricity meter installed at a beauty parlor, owned by the singer’s wife. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Country music legend Toby Keith dies at 62

American country music singer, songwriter and actor, Toby Keith lost his three-year-long battle with stomach cancer on Monday. As announced on his official website and social media channels, country music legend Toby Keith, who gave the most-played song of the ’90s in the genre with his debut single ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’, breathed his last yesterday night. The 62-year-old was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2021. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Mexican singer beats out Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, as YouTube's most-streamed artist

Peso Pluma, Mexican singer, is YouTube's most-viewed artist of 2023, beating out the likes of such superstars as Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Drake and more. The 24-year-old musician (real name Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija) racked up 8.5 billion views on the platform, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which was enough to push him ahead of a list of heavyweight names. Two of his songs — “Ella Baila Sola” with Eslabón Armado and “La Bebe (Remix)” with Yng Lvcas — additionally ranked third and fourth on YouTube’s U.S. Top 10 songs… Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Henry Kissinger, singular US diplomat, dies

Henry Kissinger, the former US secretary of state whose unapologetic promotion of raw American power helped shape the post-World War II world, died. He was 100. “Dr. Henry Kissinger, a respected American scholar and statesman, died today at his home in Connecticut,” Kissinger Associates announced in a statement. It said that Kissinger’s family would hold a private funeral, with a memorial service to take place later in New York, where Kissinger grew up after his Jewish family fled Nazi Germany. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Entertainment

Kadim Al Sahir, United Nations release a song for Palestine

Kadim Al Sahir teamed up with the United Nations for a song in support of Palestine. 'Hold Your Fire' was released, and for the track, the celebrated Iraqi singer and poet collaborated with the UN Chamber Music Society, a classical music ensemble that promotes the humanitarian values of the organization. Composed by Al Sahir with lyrics provided by British songwriter Tom Lowe, the orchestral track is a rare occasion where the Iraqi singer performs in English. Read More…

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