Web Desk — Kapil Sharma is no stranger to controversy. Now, #BoycottKapilSharmaShow is a top trend on Twitter today, and the reason is a mystery to his fans. In a tweet, The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri alleged that the show’s makers refused to call him.  According to the filmmaker, Kapil Sharma Show producers refused to invite them because ‘there are …

Web Desk — Pakistani social media has been trending frequently since Dr Aamir Liaquat married 18-year-old Syeda Dania Shah a few weeks ago.  This time, he made it to social media trending lists, but not due to Dania Shah; it was another girl, whose name was said to be Arzoo.   Aamir Liaquat married Dania Shah after his second wife, Syeda …

Web Desk — In an interview with Tabish Hashmi on the popular talk show ‘To Be Honest,’ Farooq Sattar discussed the golden age of his political career, his early days, and much more.Several clips of the interview went viral, and netizens found the teasers interesting and entertaining, and Sattar’s candidness emerged as he discussed a wide range of topics.Upon being …

Web Desk — Former Netherlands footballer and four-time UEFA Champions League winner Clarence Seedorf has embraced Islam and thanked his wife for teaching him the “in-depth meaning” of the faith.  Besides playing for three prominent clubs including Ajax, Real Madrid, and AC Milan as well as 87 games for his country, Seedorf has also worked as a manager after retiring …

Web Desk — Russian authorities continue to arrest protesters and block independent news outlets as the war against Ukraine rages on. On Friday, Putin signed a bill into law that criminalizes the intentional spreading of what Moscow deems to be “fake” reports. Anyone convicted would face up to 15 years in prison. A 32-year old Vladislav Slepyshev has flown to …

Web Desk — Due to Russian aggression against Ukraine, Netflix has halted all future projects and acquisitions in Russia. According to reports, the streaming giant is developing four Russian original series, including a Dasha Zhuk directorial crime thriller, which was already shot but has been suspended. Netflix is said to be filming a second original series in Russia after “Anna …

Web Desk — After failing to meet some of the additional criteria, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is likely to keep Pakistan on its gray list for another four months. The government of Pakistan now aims to complete the 2021 action plan on anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing (AML/CFT) by the end of January 2023. Pakistan is on the …

Web Desk — While we discuss Saudi Israel relations, the recent statement of Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) does not shock us that he sees Israel as a “potential ally” with shared interests, not as an enemy – provided that Israel resolves its conflict with the Palestinians first. In an interview with The Atlantic, published by …

Web Desk — Russia won’t be able to compete in this year’s Eurovision song contest, the organizer confirmed on Friday, after Ukraine and several other public broadcasters demanded Russia to be expelled. In light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in the competition would bring disrepute to the competition, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) …

Web Desk — The European Union cut off Swift payments to seven Russian banks and banned Kremlin-controlled media outlets RT and Sputnik from broadcasting in the EU. The measures, which took effect immediately, ratcheted up the sanctions coordinated by the West against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. In a statement, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said that three …