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Naseer and Shahab – Za Pukhtoon Yam (Music Video)
Afridi Becomes the UNODC Ambassador Creating Awareness against Drug Use and Crimes
Ali Zafar Asks Not to Judge Pakistan through Veena Malik
Veena Malik Gets an Offer for a British Film as a Lead Actress
Drunk British Woman Abuses Pakistani in London Metro
Quratulain Balouch Live at Marriot, Karachi – 3rd February (Concert Pictures)

Naseer and Shahab – Za Pukhtoon Yam (Music Video)

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:02 AM PST

Naseer and Shahab – Za Pukhtoon Yam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcFszsVOn6A

Artist: Naseer and Shahab
Song: Za Pukhtoon Yam

Naseer Afridi & Shahab Qamar are individual musicians who have never met in real life till now but the love for their music has brought them close. Shahab Qamar is a filmmaker, music producer and has a firm grip on musical technicalities while Naseer Afridi is an actor, vocalist, musician and gives sense to what is there. Together they started off project NASEER & SHAHAB via internet in mid 2010 having influences from a variety of music bands.

Audio Credits

Producer: Shahab Qamar
Vocals: Divinity Studios (Shaheer Shahid)

Video Credits

Director: Kashif Ali/Arsalan Mahmood/Naseer Afridi
D.O.P: Kashif Ali
Edit/post: Shahab Qamar
P.Manager: Danyal Ahmad

Afridi Becomes the UNODC Ambassador Creating Awareness against Drug Use and Crimes

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 10:54 AM PST

By Sidrah Zaheer

Shahid Afridi is a hero for millions of fans in Pakistan and an ideal that many sports-lover look up to especially the young aspiring cricketers. He has recently signed an agreement with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to become the organisation's ambassador for drug control at a ceremony held at Shalimar Cricket Ground in Islamabad.

He will be responsible to guide the UNODC on what areas to focus on and which parts needs more attention with the specific requirements of Pakistan. He will monitor the impact of UNODC's work in the country and will spread awareness about dangers of drug usage and crimes that result out of it.

To attract more people toward this campaign, he will undertake many activities that also include youth cricket tournament, he will also celebrate the International Day Against Drug Users and warn against HIV/AIDS issues.

As Afridi has had his share of being mistreated, he has sworn never to become captain of the national cricket team again. He does not want to be a scapegoat anymore. He is interested in doing something for the youth of the country, which needs attention, care and opportunities and Afridi is there for them through creating public awareness with the help of UNODC.

Ali Zafar Asks Not to Judge Pakistan through Veena Malik

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 10:49 AM PST

By Sidrah Zaheer

When Veena Malik is being panned down as the cultural ambassador for Pakistan, Ali Zafar came out clear with the logic of it all saying that an entire country could not be judged based on actions of just one or two individuals. Now it is for Veena's critics who have to understand this point.

Ali Zafar said this while being interviewed by the Indian media that:

"You have to understand that she`s an individual and you can`t judge the entire community on the basis of one person`s behaviour. You shouldn`t even judge Pakistan through me. The whole Pakistan is not like Ali Zafar or Veena Malik."

An actress like Veena Malik who has sprouted controversy wherever she went, she have never been expected to do anything representative of Pakistan's cultural values. It is a wrong expectation to associate with her. What she needs is a break and long one at that from all the controversies that even media jumps in on sparking. Ali Zafar further went on expressing his thoughts on the matter saying:

"And such individuals are there in very entertainment industry. In India also there are women who ride on controversies. It happens everywhere. It happens even in Hollywood."

To defend his work ethics and protect pride of his country Ali said that:

"I pay all my taxes. I make sure all paper work is in place and streamlined. I want to work in a manner so that I stay away from controversies."

Even though Ali thinks that he has gotten away from creating all the controversies but he has in fact done a scene which now might not come out as shot originally where he was also not being the 'cultural trumpet' of Pakistan. But he believes that:

"Whatever films I do, I make sure that I don`t do scenes or say dialogues or do stuff that could hurt people back home. In my capacity, I try and keep everyone happy but that`s just me. Everybody has their own style of working."

There are however different criteria as to what extent an actor and an actress can go to while working in another entertainment industry even on a personal level. Ali shares his wisdom and experience saying:

"It’s unfortunate…I think one should avoid controversies as long as possible, they may help you in the short run, but I don’t think those who are talented need controversies to boost their career."

Now that Veena Malik has signed a British film, one expects her to learn from the past. Let us hope that talent alone survives rather than this urge of making and hearing more controversies.

Veena Malik Gets an Offer for a British Film as a Lead Actress

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 10:42 AM PST

By Sidrah Zaheer

Veena Malik is on the rise and apparently in high demand, because when an actress can take her talent to the UK, she sure has arrived. Recently Veena Malik proudly shared the news of her signing a film with a British director very happily and why would not she, because she also happens to be in the lead role.

She told Times of India that:

"I am getting many offers from across the globe. Recently, a UK film team was in Dubai and I was shortlisting a few offers that would suit me. I have zeroed in on a few fashion projects and a film. I can't reveal more at the moment."

She seems determined but just not enough for the Indian directors she has worked with. They have complained against her not following the schedule and delaying production, which can cost millions at times. As is the nature of Veena to appear committed, she said she will follow through this time around because as she said in her words:

"All my producers and directors are well aware of my schedule and I will not let anyone down. I am the leading lady and I am sure there are crores and crores riding on me."

Not only millions worth of production money lies on her, but being a leading lady in any film means that even after the production, more than ever before, millions lie on her after the film has been released to make it worth the efforts and costs.

Drunk British Woman Abuses Pakistani in London Metro

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 08:25 AM PST

By Staff

Warning: Contains some explicit abusive language. Rating: 18+

Alert for Overseas Pakistanis: After a shameful defeat against Pakistan in Test Series, British fans and citizens are broken completely. They may retaliate and may try to abuse you in public.

This is what you need to do in a situation like that!

Proud to be a Paki ! Pakistan Zindabad

P.S: the incident actually happened recently on 23 January in a London metro so its not after today’s match.

Update: We have just come to know that the guy, who faced the racial abuse quite confidently, is known as Shayan and is studying at University of East Anglia (UEA)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyT3DvXLPFg