Interviews
Nadia Afgan Reveals Decision to Not Have Children

Planning and raising children is a challenging task for women, and even those in showbiz face similar struggles. During an appearance on a local morning show, Suno Chanda actor Nadia Afgan opened up about her personal journey with having children.
Afgan shared, “After trying and miscarrying twice, and then going through IVF, I eventually realized that this was not meant for me.” She discussed the extensive procedures she underwent, touching on the subtle trauma and eventual acceptance that accompanied her decision.
However, significant decisions like these are not made in isolation. Afgan expressed her gratitude for her husband’s unwavering support during this difficult time. “I give 100% credit to Jawwad. Ever since we got married, we agreed to handle our own sides of the families.” This approach not only strengthened their relationship but also helped them face familial and societal expectations together as a united front.
Having children is a choice that is often snatched from women in Pakistani society, leading to many instances of unwanted pregnancies, too many children at the expense of their health and postpartum depression. However, such candid reflections coming from women in showbiz such as Afgan can help set a much-needed change in motion.
Nadia Afgan on Having a Child
The Sammi actor further revealed, “I decided that I cannot take more mental and physical pressure on myself, and in order to protect my sanity in the longer run, I need to make a decision now.” The recognition of her mental and physical condition helped the actor tremendously and she was able to make a satisfactory choice.
As the debate rekindles a lost flame for the Suno Chanda actor, it lights up many bulbs within the normal populace regarding parental responsibility, bodily autonomy, and active support system within close friends and families. With Afgan’s acceptance around “I decided not to have children” as one of the toughest settlements in her life, it urges and motivates women across the country to step up for themselves and exercise their rights.
Moreso, it also tinkles the reality check bell within the male population – allowing them to reconsider their roles and responsibilities within their sphere of access. Despite Afgan’s bold forefront in making the decision, her husband emerges as a pillar of support without whom the actor’s choice and subsequent journey would have been hard to navigate.
In an earlier interview last year, Afgan shared her two cents on age differences in marriages. When asked if she believed age was a determinant of marital success, Afgan firmly asserted that, when respect and love existed between partners, age became an inconsequential factor. With her husband, who is twelve years her junior, Afgan experienced a sense of maturity that transcended mere numbers. She went on to explain that her strong belief in destiny played a crucial role in their union.
She talked about the challenges that could arise from living together 24/7, like her being a day person while her husband was a night owl. However, she emphasized that their strong foundation of friendship made all the difference. They had first met through a project and participated in various social welfare activities together. Her husband’s honest confession of his feelings for her ignited their journey toward marriage. She quoted him, saying, “Marriage is not just about living together; it’s about growing together.”
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Interviews
Khaled Anam Laments Decline in Muharram’s Sanctity

Veteran actor Khaled Anam openly criticized how people now commemorate the tragedy of Karbala, arguing that Muharram has lost its sanctity and become a commercial event.
Speaking on the Off The School podcast, Anam lamented the shift from tradition, saying, “When finances enter the equation, things take a different direction.” He pointed out that some people who forbid music have no issue adding drum machine beats to naats and nohas. “These are not tunes!” he stressed.
He noted that senior artists no longer guide juniors, and juniors, in turn, reject any mentorship. “They just say they’re earning millions on YouTube and know better,” he added. Anam criticized the current trend of stylized Muharram videos, saying, “This is not a film!”
Recalling the past, he praised the respectful tone of PTV’s Muharram programming, where presenters wore black sherwanis and maintained solemnity. He contrasted that with the current culture: “Karbala and Muharram have become just another event — like Ramazan transmissions — with albums released just for the occasion.”
He criticized record labels for dictating what naats get recorded and condemned the glamourization of mourning. “You can’t blow-dry your hair and wear full makeup to perform a noha with theatrical gestures,” he said, gesturing in frustration.
Summing up his views, Anam declared, “People need to make the occasion meaningful without losing its message. The sanctity has been lost.”
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Interviews
Saqib Sumeer Shares Chilling Encounter with a Jinn

Pakistani actor Saqib Sumeer shared the most terrifying experience of his life when he encountered a girl allegedly possessed by a jinn.
During a recent TV program, Saqib recalled how his casual friendship with two neighboring girls took a frightening turn. “I was living in a rented house when I became friends with two girls who lived next door. One day, they told me that a jinn would sometimes possess one of them,” he said.
Wanting to help, Saqib told them to call him whenever it happened. When the jinn returned, the girls contacted him. Concerned about gossip, Saqib invited them to his house instead of going to theirs.
As the possession began, Saqib described how the girl’s hair covered her face and she made strange noises. Frightened, he began silently reciting Surah An-Naas — until the jinn looked at him and said, “Stop reciting.” The chilling moment left him trembling.
Despite his fear, Saqib stayed calm and continued supporting the girls through the ordeal. “It was the scariest moment of my life — something I’ll never forget,” he said.
Also Read: Samina Peerzada Claims Jinn Attack Before Deemak Shoot
Interviews
Samina Peerzada Claims Jinn Attack Before Deemak Shoot

Veteran actress Samina Peerzada recently opened up about a strange and frightening experience she had before filming her horror movie Deemak.
Speaking on a television program, she revealed that a jinn attacked her just before the shoot began.
“I was attacked by a jinn before the shooting of Deemak. It had already come to me,” she said, recalling the incident.
She explained that when the backyard light at her home wouldn’t turn on despite asking her house help multiple times, she decided to turn it on herself.
“As I turned on the light and walked back, something suddenly pushed me hard from behind,” she said. “I fell far and got several injuries—but there was no one else there. It was the jinn.”
Despite the terrifying encounter, Samina didn’t let it interfere with her work. “I bandaged my injury and went straight to the shoot. I completed the filming,” she shared.
Deemak, a horror film featuring Samina Peerzada, Faisal Quraishi, and Sonia Hussain, released on Eid-ul-Adha and has been well received at the box office.
Who is Samina Peerzada
Samina Peerzada began her career as a model in 1974 before acting in films like Nazdikiyan, Mukhra, and Bulandi. She performed internationally, including at Oslo’s Ibsen Festival, and starred in stage plays like Raaz-o-Niaz and A Doll’s House.
Her TV roles include Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan. She debuted in Hollywood with The Valley (2018) and directed Inteha, a film on marital rape, followed by Shararat. She now hosts the YouTube show Rewind with Samina Peerzada.
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