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Based on latest status update by Entity Paradigm‘s drummer Waqar Khan, it has been confirmed that he is no longer part of the band. However,  the front-man of the band, Fawad Afzal Khan, has also called it quits a long time ago. We spoke to Fawad about his N. American tour he is doing this summer, and he told us that EP had taken a break and there will be no music or participation from his side.

An EP band member posted: Apparently he is very busy with acting and can not give time to band“. Waqar Khan on the other hand announced that…

Pakistani renowned actress, host and film star Mishi Khan has been accused of burglary.

Sources say, that a businessman from Islamabad named, Jawad Safi Khwaja has accused Mishi Khan of stealing valuables from his apartment.

Khwaja who is a well known businessman in Islamabad, lodged a complaint against the TV star, accusing her of stealing cash worth Rs, 5 lakhs, 20 gm gold bracelet along with three rings and an expensive Rado wristwatch.

According to Jawad Safi Khwaja, Mishi Khan was aware of where the valuables were because she visited his apartment quite frequently and was with him in the apartment the day he placed those…

Pakistan’s music platform Coke Studio returns this year with a new season starting 13 May 2012, bringing back a musical fusion of exciting elements and diverse influences, ranging from traditional Eastern, modern Western and regionally inspired music. Coke Studio Season 5 aims to introduce new genres and fusion where featured artists explore their heritage while showcasing their unique styles.

Since its inception in Season 1, Coke Studio has explored layers of meaning, cultural identity and spiritual philosophies that lie behind each artistic expression. This season, maintaining the same approach of subtlety, Coke Studio enables the audiences to witness a journey into the heart of…

Ali Zafar will play Shahid Kapoor’s older brother in the much talked-about Hindi remake of ‘Vettai’. Madhavan who played the older brother’ part in the original, is out of the remake of ‘Vettai’. The director of the film says, “Madhavan is out of the country for three months (getting his knees treated).We can’t wait. Shahid Kapoor has been finalised to play the younger brother.

We’re going ahead with Ali Zafar for the other hero’s role.” Interestingly there was a 10-year age-gap between screen brothers Madhavan and Arya in the original. Ali Zafar who will play Shahid’s elder brother in the remake…

Pakistan’s first Oscar belongs to a monumental campaign that is changing the legal, social and political fate of survivors of acid-related violence. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary Saving Face brought Pakistan’s acid-violence problem to the world stage. Today she is bringing the film’s message to towns and villages in Pakistan through an educational-awareness campaign. Her film not only gave her subjects sympathy and understanding but, more important, gave them dignity. The “victims” in Saving Face are some of the strongest, most impressive women you will ever come across. She showed us their scars, and we saw their true beauty.

Obaid-Chinoy, 33, is also shaping the dialogue…

The big news is that Mobilink has signed Atif Aslam as brand ambassador for its Jazba brand, which gonna see a re-launch tomorrow.

According to information shared by Jazba team, exclusively with, Jazba brand will be re-launched with emphasis on the individuality and passion of the youth of Pakistan.

Jazba’s new brand philosophy indicates that Life is too short for ‘buts’ and ‘what if’s’. Your mission is to commit. Are you ready to take the plunge? Unlock the Unknown!

Atif Aslam, probably youth’s most favorite pop singer, has recorded an exclusive song for Jazba as well as a TVC, as part of the launch of Jazba’s…

Sufi rockstar Salman Ahmad, who is all set to rock India in an upcoming tour later this month, has a little surprise for his fans in Pakistan and abroad. Previously, Ahmad was going to New Delhi to perform live for his fans but now the musician has announced that he will be making his Bollywood debut in Vicky Kumar’s musical love story Rhythm.

Ahmad’s fan following started strengthening from 1997, when his song “Sayonee” created a rage in India and garnered uninterrupted airtime on television. Now, Junoon, spearheaded by Ahmad, will hit the stage in Mumbai on April 28. Having undergone numerous line-up changes…

It is finally here! Tips Music has finally released the unreleased version of ‘Jeene De’ by Pakistani singer Amanat Ali, from the Bollywood movie of Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya featuring the real life couple Ritesh Deshmuk and Genelia D’Souza.

LISTEN | Amanat Ali– “Jeene De”

Composed by Saad Sultan Written by Saad Sultan and Momina Mustehsan Underwater Shots: Sumair Verma Genesis Films – Prahlad Kakkar

LISTEN | Farhan Saeed– “Pi Jaun”

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By Ruby Kapoor

By now, the “revelation” of Mustafa Zahid’s lip-synching on his U.S gig is about as newsy as Jon Gosselin picking himself up a new lil’ silk-screened something at the Ed Hardy mega-mart.

So why has it grabbed so many headlines this past week? The story came to a head in America, where a few music fans and critics noticed Mustafa Zahid was lip syncing as well as singing over his tracks. Word spread that dozens of disgruntled concert-goers—most of whom paid from $35 to $50 US dollars per ticket—left the pop star’s Sunday-night show in Chicago, spurred by Mustafa’s’ “crap” performance and…