Tag: Controversial
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Acting Punjab governor signs controversial defamation bill into law
On June 8, acting Governor Punjab Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan signed the highly controversial Punjab Defamation Bill, 2024 into law, Geo News reports. The bill has invited strong criticism from journalists, human rights organisations, and the opposition calling it a “black law.” However, it was passed into a law today disregarding all concerns and opposition.…
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Govt tables controversial NAB & Election ordinances before NA
The federal government tabled the Election (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 and National Accountability (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 on Thursday through a supplementary agenda with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) calling the move “politically motivated.” The amendments in the NAB law would increase the remand period from 14 days to 40 days; whereas amendments in the election law would allow…
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Aroob Jatoi breaks silence on controversial deepfake video
Aroob Jatoi, wife of famous YouTuber Ducky Bhai, has spoken up about a leaked video that appears to show her in the nude, which has been widely shared on the internet. Taking to the social media platform X (previously known as Twitter), she shared her disappointment about how people are using deepfake technology to invade…
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The most controversial dramas of 2023
As this year ends, we’ve picked the most controversial dramas of 2023, a tough job since so many serials keep throwing out objectionable stories. These dramas stood out in the sea of shows, focusing on themes like marriage and family conflicts. They’ve earned recognition for capturing large audiences and getting top ratings but also angered…
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‘Dangerous and irresponsible’: Ushna Shah calls out Maria B for misusing Palestine activism
Actress Ushna Shah took to her X (formerly Twitter) account to call out controversial fashion designer Maria B for misusing her tweets and photos from the Palestine march in Karachi to malign the transgender movement. “Maria B’s collaboration with questionable low grade bloggers and use of my tweets and photos from the Palestine March —…
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‘Spineless’: Twitter disgusted after Ranveer Singh pays tribute to Johnny Depp at film festival
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has been criticised on social media after a video of him praising controversial actor Johnny Depp went viral. The ‘Rocky And Rani’ actor was honoured with ‘The Red Sea: Honoree Award’, and in his acceptance speech the actor chose to praise Johnny by calling him his “screen idol.” “I want to…
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‘I don’t regret what I said’: Actress Mehar Bano reflects on controversial 2021 viral video
Actress Mehar Bano appeared as a guest on Samaa news’ ‘Had Kar Di’ where she opened up about her viral 2021 video from Aurat March where she was seen defending gay rights. The video led to extensive backlash, with Mehar Bano receiving a lot of hate on social media. She has been open about how…
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‘Do takkay ki larki’ ka yeh matlab nahi’: Adnan Siddiqui defends controversial dialogue from Mere Pass Tum Ho
Adnan Siddiqui appeared on a recent episode of Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast ‘Excuse Me’ where he addressed his role in the controversial drama ‘Mere Pass Tum Ho’ and the dialogue ‘do takkay ki larki’ which sparked intense outrage from women in Pakistan. Butt revealed that he had a conversation with the writer Khalil ul Rehman…
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‘Hadsa’ is back, Islamabad High Court reverses suspension
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has released a judgement ordering the reversal of the suspension on the controversial drama ‘Hadsa’, a series banned by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) after the motorway rape survivor accused the show of capitalising on her trauma. Legal expert Reema Omar shared a clip of the judgement on…
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Controversial coach Raja Ziaul Haq taken down from YouTube
Controversial Youtuber Raja Ziaul Haq’s channel has been taken down by YouTube on Wednesday, putting a temporary halt on the rise of the speaker well known for spewing sexist and transphobic comments. On various occasions, Haq criticised Aurat March and Commissioner Nazimabad Hazim Bangwar for what he thought was promoting LGBTQ values in Pakistan. On…