Interviews

Navin Waqar Describes Pakistan as a ‘Highly Judgmental’ Society

In a recent conversation with host Sidra Iqbal, Pakistani actor Navin Waqar discussed the prevalent judgmental nature of society, highlighting the challenges and consequences of being in the public eye. Navin voiced her concerns about people’s inclination to relish others’ downfalls, stating, “I don’t know what it is about people in general, but they enjoy watching someone fall from grace.”

“They enjoy watching people take that dive. They derive pleasure from it, they like it when they are maligning someone. So in that sense, we are a very judgmental society,” the 39-year-old contended.

Navin lamented the lack of a fair hearing by highlighting the societal inclination to accept one side of a story without considering the complete narrative. “We do not hear both sides of a story. We listen to one side of the story and say we know everything needed to know. You don’t know it,” she added. “You don’t know what the other side of the coin is like. As long as you don’t see, don’t evaluate it. I don’t think people even want to.”

As per Navin, “People don’t think about it because they have what they want. A spicy problem. So why would they listen to someone who wants to rob it of the spice.” The actor also emphasized the sensationalism surrounding news and its rapid dissemination without fact-checking. She insisted, “If a piece of news is making rounds, they make sure the same news is spread everywhere. They are not going to stop and say this news isn’t true.”

Sharing her personal experience with online trolling and its aftermath, Navin revealed a poignant lesson she gleaned from the adversity. She said her experiences taught her that tough times tell you who your friend is whilst the good moments will invite many only pretending to be a friend.

The Stigma of Divorce

The conversation also touched upon cultural perceptions surrounding divorce, a subject often deemed shameful in society. Navin offered her perspective, stating, “I wouldn’t blame the girl because she’s been raised to believe that. I would blame the parents. Parents give their children the confidence from an early age that never fall this low in life that you have to beg someone for them to stay in your life.”

She went on to challenge the negative connotations associated with divorce, underscoring that while it is an unpleasant experience, it is not the end of the world. She remarked, “I think divorce is a very unpleasant word, yes, it’s not a cause for joy. It’s a horrible thing to happen to somebody but it’s not the end of the world.”

Navin noted changing views on divorce, emphasizing its acceptance in modern times. She remarked, “Now, divorce is not such a bad thing. If you’re leaving a relationship with disrespect, beatings, or being demeaned, why continue living that life?”

Also Read: Navin Waqar Discusses Heartbreak, Privacy, and Industry Reinvention

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Mahira Khan talks Netflix debut, global career with CNN

Pakistani star Mahira Khan recently sat down with CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout for an interview, where she opened up about her Netflix debut and her journey to becoming a global figure.

Describing her outlook for the new year as a “wholesome surprise,” Khan reflected on her formative years working retail in California and how those experiences shaped her.

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She also emphasized her humanitarian work as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for Afghan refugees, women’s rights, and mental health awareness.

Khan’s career is marked by both artistic and advocacy milestones. From her rise as a beloved actress in Pakistan to her groundbreaking entry on Netflix, she has consistently broken barriers.

In 2024, she received a lifetime achievement award from the UK Parliament for her contributions to cinema and gender equality. She has also spoken publicly on diplomatic issues, notably addressing the ban on Pakistani artists in India in mid-2025 by affirming that art should build bridges, not walls.

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Dr Nabiha Ali Khan Reveals Why She Stopped Covering Her Head

Dr Nabiha Ali Khan is a highly popular and sensational digital media personality who first gained attention through her podcasts as a clinical psychologist. Her controversial statements on women’s behaviour went viral on social media and sparked backlash. On November 7th, Dr Nabiha Ali Khan married Haris Khokhar, her long-time colleague. She was previously widowed and is a mother of one son.

Recently, Dr Nabiha Ali Khan appeared on Naeem Hanif’s podcast, where she revealed why she stopped wearing a dupatta, which was once an integral part of her attire.

Talking about it, Dr Nabiha Ali Khan said, “I once broke the teeth of a boy who grabbed my dupatta. Often people ask why I don’t wear a dupatta — there is a reason behind it. I used to go to my job wearing shalwar qameez; I used to cover my head and offer prayers five times a day, including Tahajjud. My mother was a veiled woman — no one had ever seen her face. From my father’s side, we are Pakhtoon, and from my mother’s side, we are Syed. Both families are modest; we weren’t allowed to come on media. None of my cousins or siblings ever appeared on TV. They are married and live a private and modest life. I came to the media because of the financial burden after my father’s death. One day, I was coming back from the office when a boy on a bike grabbed my dupatta from behind and pulled it. I was all alone, standing on the road without a dupatta. I was shocked. I looked back and slapped him, and two of his teeth broke — his mouth was bleeding. He called the police. Do you know breaking someone’s teeth is a punishable act? Yes, one thing I did at that time was recite ‘Ya Ali Madad,’ and it gave me strength.”

Interviews

Frieha Altaf About Struggles of Men As Bread Winners

Frieha Altaf is a renowned fashion figure in Pakistan who has worked as a model, actor, stylist and event organizer. Frieha Altaf has always worked hard for the evolution of fashion in Pakistan. In the media , she is one of the finest and established event organisers of. Frieha has conducted Lux Style Awards for years. Besides this, she is quite vocal about social issues. Frieha Altaf has also been doing podcasts on her YouTube channel which gets praised by her fans.

Recently, Frieha Altaf appeared in FHM’S podcast, hosted by Adnan Faisal. In the podcast, she opened up about men’s struggle as bread winners. She also responded to Saima Qureshi’s statement regarding women’s earnings.

Talking about men as bread winners, Frieha Altaf said, “Many people are suffering from various traumas in life, and it is with men too. Men are also suffering from the traumas due to the social pressure of earning not only for him, but for his wife, his kids and for the whole family. It will be great if both men and women work together and share their burden together”

Talking about Saima Qureshi’s statement, she said, “Is there any blessing in begging? Work is always blissful, it is a worship, men and women should work equally, why are you separating genders in this debate? Hazrat Khadija R.A was working, do you mean her earnings had no blessings, she married the Prophet just because she needed a trustworthy partner, not because she was financially dependent.. I am flabbergasted by Miss Saima Qureshi’s statement. There is always a blessing in hard work”