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“Men should step up”: Ayesha Omar, Aliya Ali speak on women’s safety

Actors Aliya Ali and Ayesha Omar have called for stronger legal protections, greater accountability, and collective action to ensure women’s safety and rights, sharing their perspectives at an event in London.

Discussing how men perceive the idea of women not feeling safe around them, Omar remarked that if the situation were reversed and men felt unsafe around women, women would feel deeply ashamed of their behavior. “We will feel terrible about it,” she said, adding, “Men should sit together and really think about it.

If your daughter doesn’t feel safe, if my sister doesn’t feel safe, then what could be done to create a safe place for them?” She further emphasized, “It’s about time men step up and figure out a safe place for women,” urging men to advocate for women’s safety. Omar also spoke about finding acting as her purpose, stating that working on films that promote female empowerment is, for her, the next step in paving the way for the future.

Talking about the difficulties faced by women in everyday life, whether they are working women or homemakers, Aliya said that “until the system is strong enough, no change can occur for women’s rights.”

She further elaborated, saying, “If there is no law and order in place, enforcing punishment with force, the system will stay the same.”

Adding to this, she said that while many love marriages are taking place, in instances where a woman does not agree to a marriage proposal, her refusal should be respected rather than being met with threats of violence or death.

Through their remarks, both Ali and Omar highlighted the need for stronger legal protections, greater accountability, and a collective effort to create a safer environment where women’s choices, dignity, and rights are respected.

The discussion followed an event in London where Ali, well known for her work in Maann Aangan, performed a traditional dance routine on stage.

A video of the performance later surfaced online and attracted criticism from some social media users.

The post received mocking comments, with some users suggesting that everyone should close their eyes while watching it.

Some users compared her moves to those of children in a school play, while others asked people to turn their faces away from the performance.

The conversation, however, eventually moved beyond criticism of Aliya’s performance and shifted towards broader social concerns discussed by both actors during the event.

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Pakistani actor and television host Sanam Jung says she received six traffic e-challans within a month of returning to Pakistan, claiming that several were issued for violations she did not commit.

In an Instagram video, Sanam said the repeated fines had frustrated her family, particularly her father. She accepted responsibility for the first challan, which was issued for using a mobile phone while driving.

However, she disputed some of the later fines, including one for allegedly not wearing a seat belt. Sanam said fastening a seat belt had become a regular habit during her time abroad and insisted that she never begins driving without it.

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Tipu Sharif laments Karachi’s disappearing trees and shrinking green spaces

Actor Tipu Sharif has urged Karachi residents to plant more trees as rapid development continues to shrink the city’s green spaces.

Sharing an Instagram video of himself distributing plantation supplies, Sharif encouraged people to take part in tree-planting drives. He remarked that many graveyards now appear greener than residential areas and called for living spaces to be made equally green.

The actor warned that Karachi is losing trees at an alarming rate, leading to hotter streets, poorer air quality, less shade and fewer birds.

Referring to the monsoon season, Sharif said it presented the ideal opportunity to increase the city’s greenery. “The monsoon season is starting in Karachi. There’s no better time to start planting trees. I request you guys to fill Karachi’s roads, footpaths, and alleys. Please plant trees everywhere and increase greenery,” he said.

Highlighting the city’s rapid construction and property developments, the actor warned that continued deforestation could lead to serious environmental and health concerns. “In Karachi, there is not even two per cent of trees left and there’s construction and development happening. After a few years, we won’t even be able to breathe,” he stated.

Regarding his own efforts to combat the issue, Sharif shared that he had been distributing agricultural material across different parts of the city. “Today I am at the forestry nursery, taking 200 peepal trees to be planted in different areas, cemeteries, and places where greenery is lacking,” he said.

“Just think, people who have already passed away have greener surroundings in these cemeteries, while people living today don’t have clean air to breathe. Why is this?” the actor questioned.

Concluding his message, Sharif wrote, “Our one simple goal is to leave behind shade for people we’ll probably never meet. A tree planted today is a gift to future generations. Let’s stop turning Karachi into a concrete jungle and start bringing life back, one tree at a time.”

Sharif is known for his performances in dramas including Tapish, Humrahi, and Sitaron Se Agay. Along with advocating for environmental conservation, the actor also runs an advocacy page on Instagram addressing issues regarding animal abuse and sharing content about distributing food among the homeless.

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Waqar Hussain’s Beautiful Gesture For Female Workers Win Hearts

Waqar Hussain is a celebrity makeup artist who has worked with many big names in the industry. He is also a versatile actor and his stint on Qudussi Sahab Ki Bewa is unmatched. He sat for a podcast and revealed a lesser known side of him. Fans are loving it and singing praises of him.

Waqar Hussain is also known for his bridal makeups. He makes the best brides in Pakistan but his greatness is not just limited to decorating brides. He revealed a great relationship that he shares with his female workers.

He shared that he has always treated his female workers as his own family. He has no daughter of his own but he has married off 10 girls who worked for him like his daughters. Mostly women do not continue to work after marriage but he is happy that he trained those women to have independent careers if they need it anytime.

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