Author: Romesa Razzaq

Pakistani musician Shezan Saleem, known as Jo-G, tweeted a video to show the similarities between a song he released in 2011 called ‘Rabba Ho’ versus ‘Ishq Kamaal’ in Sadak 2 and alleged that this was a case of plagiarism.

Kangana Ranaut’s tweet regarding Pakistan has led to Pakistani singer Momina Mustehsan to advise her against spreading ‘regional hatred’.

To celebrate Independence Day, many clothing brands like Zeen, Bonanza Satrangi, Alkaram Studios, and Ideas by Gul Ahmed have launched their Azaadi Sale.

Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Dutt’s upcoming new movie Sadak 2’s movie trailer becomes the most disliked video on YouTube with 5.7 million dislikes.

Hyundai Motor Company has reintroduced their brand IONIQ, which will be focused on electric vehicles. They have announced their upcoming models 5, 6 and 7.

It is Nazia Hassan’s 20th Death Anniversary and we would like to remember South Asia’s Queen of Pop and her achievements on this day.

Dwayne Johnson has topped the list once again. Others on the top 10 list include Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck, Vin Diesel, Akshay Kumar, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Will Smith, Adam Sandler, and Jackie Chan.

Saba Qamar and Bilal Saeed’s Qubool is finally out! The music video is the directorial debut for Qamar, and the song was written and performed by Saeed.

It seems that Farhan Akhtar is nostalgic about Dil Chahta hai, as he took to Instagram to share snippets of his favourite dialogues of the film.

On August 11, PM Imran Khan and Bill Gates discussed the COVID-19 situation in Pakistan currently, as well as the resumption of polio vaccinations.

HSY will be making his acting debut on an upcoming TV show on ARY Digital called “Pehli Si Mohabbat”, starring with Maya Ali. 

Wasim Akram recently gave his opinion on the lack of Fawad Alam in Pakistan’s cricket team, as well as on Azhar Ali’s captaincy.

After months of artistes asking for the reopening of the theatres, finally Punjab Government has given its permission, making artistes happy.

e-Magine is now launching a digital marketing course so that they will be teaching from the very basics, including social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing, mobile marketing, and email marketing.

Sanjay Dutt, got hospitalised in Mumbai after he complained about being breathless and feeling uneasiness in his chest due to low oxygen levels.

According to the notification, Manzoor Hussain has been transferred over to the Services and General Administration Department under the Government of Punjab. 

Actress Sonya Hussyn landed in hot waters with social media users after she stated that autism is a symptom of schizophrenia. In reality however, autism is a disability that does NOT lead to schizophrenia. 

Syed Aminul Haque, Federal Minister for IT, has announced that 3G and 4G services will soon be provided to even the far flung areas in KPK, Balochistan and Gilgit Baltistan. 

CAA has issued a notice allowing all airports in Pakistan to operate domestic flights. PIA launched a scheme allowing passengers 73 kg baggage, along with a 14 percent discount on flights.

We have been hearing news about a possible ban on TikTok and now there have been some changes in the app. TikTok has updated its community guidelines and released an Urdu version of the app. 

Little Woods director Nia DaCosta has been signed on to direct the sequel for Captain Marvel. She is known for her work in Top Boy and Candyman. 

It seems that President Trump’s post violated Facebook’s COVID-19 misinformation policy. 

Prepare for the second half of 2020 with L’Oreal Paris, Garnier, Framesi Framcolor, and Schwarzkopf.

Palmolive Naturals has launched their new ad campaign with the stunning Syra Yousuf representing the brand and, more specifcally, their liquid handwash.

Due to the COVID-19 situation, Mulan’s release had been suspended indefinitely, but now it seems that the live action remake will be released online via Disney+. 

On August 3, the World Bank announced Najy Benhassine as the new country director for Pakistan. He will be following Illango Patchamuthu. 

IHC intends to launch proceedings against Minister Zartaj Gul Wazir, SAPM Malik Amin Aslam, Secretary Climate Change with IWMB over the deaths of the lions.

It has been announced that PTI’s former social media head, Imran Ghazali, will be leading the new DMW under the Ministry of Information and Technology.

KPK government has announced the construction for University of Swat’s women campus to promote higher education in women in the tehsil of Barikot.

PM Imran Khan has appointed Dr Faisal Sultan as the new SAPM for National Health Services following Dr Zafar Mirza’s resignation.

A nine-year-old lioness died while she was being shifted to a sanctuary in Lahore. Another lion is currently sick, according to the the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board. 

A few days ago, Shehzad Roy and his family tested positive for COVID-19. However, they are fine now. He took to Twitter to announce the news, as well as upload an awareness video!

On July 29, the independent adjudicator of the PCB announced that batsman Umar Akmal’s ban has been reduced from 3 years to 18 months.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) for Digital Pakistan, Tania Aidrus, resigned from her post due to the backlash against her dual citizenship. Aidrus publicly announced her decision via microblogging platform Twitter. 

Dil Bechara is now the highest rated Indian movie on IMDb. The movie is the Hindi adaptation of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars. 

Pakistan’s Test squad for the England tour has been announced. This will be Fawad Alam’s first test match since his 2009 tour against New Zealand.

One of the leading stars of Bulbulay, Nabeel Zafar, took to Twitter to apologise for stereotyping Pashtuns in a recent episode.

Meera’s recent request for financial assistance from the Artist Support Fund, launched by the Punjab Information and Cultural department, has been denied by the Government. The Baaji star had requested for Rs 40 million, as her finances were in deep trouble. However, the fund stated that they could only offer Rs 5,000 to 10,000 to the veteran actress

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan stated it clearly that there is no pressure because of the presence of former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Veteran actor Shaan Shahid and one of Pakistan’s famous singers Shafqat Amanat Ali took to their Twitter accounts to announce that they are working on music together.