There is no doubt that our celebrities are multi-talented and do not shy away from flaunting their skills. However, there is something common in a few male actors, and this is their cooking skills. After they are done creating their magic on-screen, these actors are sometimes found in their kitchens preparing delicious meals. Let us get to know the names of these amazing celebrity chefs.
Ali Zafar
Source: Twitter
Ali Zafar proudly calls himself a passionate foodie and a chef. Just like his great music, Mr. Zafar’s recipes are special too. He occasionally posts his signature recipes on social media with a step-by-step guide which receive a lot of appreciation. One of his unique recipes is of Chicken Karahi which caught a lot of attention. He is also fond of enjoying aloo ka paratha with garam chai.
Farhan Saeed
Source: Dailytimes.com.pk
Farhan is not only blessed with an amazing voice but with a lot of taste in his hands too. In one of the videos shared online, the actor can be seen preparing a yummy breakfast. Who is up for it?
Faysal Qureshi
Source: Brecorder.com
We all have seen him cook on-screen on the sets of Salam Zindagi. Mr. Qureshi’s favourite food is “Chicken Karahi” that he loves cooking too.
If these celebrities were not actors already, they would have been great chefs. What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments.
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is a beautiful, talented, and dedicated Pakistani drama actress who began her career as a model and was awarded Best Emerging Talent for her outstanding performance.
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak just underwent a difficult surgery to correct a deviated septum. Saheefa has been dealing with this issue for a long time. Doctors have warned her that she would need surgery to repair the bone in her nose.
Saheefa has always been apprehensive about going under the knife and aesthetically removing a portion of her face, but her protrusion in her nose has caused her numerous problems over the years.
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak Before Surgery
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak After Surgery
Saheefa underwent a hard surgery two months ago after suffering from a severe breathing condition. Saheefa stated that the procedure went well, but that her concerns were legitimate. The process itself was not difficult, but the recovery period was difficult. In the two weeks following the surgery, she had trouble breathing and had to stay attached to her bed.
“Cosmetically solving medical issues is considered such a taboo thing to do in Pakistan, and it isn’t as people imagine it to be. It isn’t always about beautification, there are a good number of cases when it’s about alleviating pain and improving health. It’s best to educate ourselves before jumping to conclusions and making assumptions”, she concluded.
[Karachi, 6th Sept, 2021] Day five of the ongoing Young Leaders Conference (YLC) on Sunday was dedicated to let its participants know about the history and politics of the region as an essential component of their upbringing to assume leadership roles in the near future.
The day’s theme was “History and Politics-Iqtidar” and the champions of the proceedings were Shireen Naqvi and Faizan Arafat.
The day’s proceedings were conducted with the aim that the budding leaders of tomorrow should have ample knowledge about politics and history to act as responsible global citizens. The day was intended to promote political, cultural, and historical awareness among the young participants of the conference. The conference’s different sessions also explored the need for diplomacy in the present age of turmoil for promoting peace in the global environment.
Faizan Arafat’s session titled “The History of Human Struggle” highlighted the importance of history and how it was termed the black box of cause and effect because of its opaque nature. He talked about five important points in the past 500 years’ history that shaped nations and their ways of living.
Arfa Syeda Zehra’s session titled “Sach ka Samna” was an attempt to shed light on the blind spots in our history books and made the participants aware as to how these narratives come about.
She said in her talk that a large part of our identity stemmed from our history and culture that is deep within our land. It is ironic then, how history as we know it, does show us the full picture.
“Understanding the circumstances that have brought us here today are crucial for us to understand what it means to be a Pakistani,” she said.
Justice (retired) Nasira Iqbal talked about the issue of Rights Vs Responsibilities while saying that if someone was spreading negativity and hate speech in the name of freedom of speech, he or she was not taking responsibility for their actions. “If we don’t take responsibility for our actions and their impact, and continue to exploit our rights in the name of freedom, we will move towards a chaotic and dysfunctional society rather than a society where we strive for collective benefit,” she added.
Shireen Naqvi and Faizan Arafat’s joint session “Rewind & Forward” was aimed at telling the YLC participants that our current reality is shaped by a multitude of events in our history, every one of which affects our state today. “Everything that is happening today will be history one day, and everything we do today shapes what the world will look like tomorrow,” the participants were informed.
Shireen Naqvi in her session “Alliance Formation” talked about the frequent formation of alliances by different political parties in the country to come into power and to what extent this culture affects political governance in Pakistan.
Barrister Shahida Jamil conducted the Presidential Debate of the day.
Waqar Ali ended the day by uplifting the participants to face the challenges in their lives ahead.
Day four of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) was aimed at providing the best guidance to its participants to choose a career path in their upcoming life in the backdrop of massive changes in the job market the world over due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The theme of the day was “Enterprise and Employment-AITEBAAR” with Champ Waleed Anwar as the star participant of the proceedings.
Speakers belonging to diverse professional backgrounds also taught the YLC participants about the skills and qualifications required to practice entrepreneurship or to enter the realm of start-ups in their practical life.
They also counselled about the fundamental changes in the businesses and industries due to heavy reliance on technology, computers, and the Internet to do professional work as the job market becomes extremely challenging due to the ever-shrinking requirement of human resources.
Umair Jaliawala, Trainer and founder at Torquie joined the conference for his session. Umair Jallawala said the people around the world had to face unexpected challenges and realities while fulfilling their professional commitments during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Companies had to rethink and reshape their structures, many failed or took a hit but some rose to the challenge and used this crisis as an opportunity for taking massive action,” he said.
He provided guidance to the participants in order to help them nurture the ability to identify a crisis associated with their professional lives and what skills set was required to tackle the challenging situation in the occupational surroundings.
Shahbaz Islam in his session said that many existing jobs would likely become obsolete soon due to the rapid rise of technology and automation.
He said research showed that around 40 per cent of the workforce would require re-skilling by 2025, causing great anxieties amongst the youth entering the job market in such turbulent times.
“However, we must realise that although technology has replaced many human jobs, this recent shift has made certain human skills more valuable than ever. Skills such as adaptability, creative problem solving and effective decision making-commonly called soft skills-are now so essential that employers have started to call them core skills,” he said.
Junaid Alam taught the participants about the fast-emerging world of start-ups and its relevance for the Pakistani youth.
Arsal Fahim spoke on the need to gain financial literacy to sharpen their professional skills through a very engaging and fun activity “Money matters”
Arif Pyarall shared his ideas about establishing long-lasting and successful ties with the industry.
Waqar Ali spoke on the marketing skills required for running a successful business while Faizan Arafat helped the YLC participants sharpen their business communication skills to be used in their upcoming life.
A very insightful session, YOU ARE HIRED, sponsored by IBEX. took place. In this session the participants came along with their resumes to sit down for an interview with a leading HR professional and they were getting feedback right away on their interview performances.
Kamran Z Rizvi conducted a panel discussion on the need to secure a specialization in the particular field of study of youth for becoming successful professionals.
The day ended with Extra Corp by Waqar Ali, a simulation in which team SoL aware participants about inclusion, diversity and acceptance of others. This whole simulation revolves around only one fundamental, that is, no matter what color, cast, gender you are. Everyone is equal and nobody is superior to others.
Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has reunited with his daughter Aiyla after being 10 months apart from her and his wife.
The legendary bowler shared the beautiful moment of finally meeting his daughter, sharing a short clip of their meeting on his official Twitter account.
“Finally seeing my daughter after 10 months apart,” Wasim Akram captioned the video on his Twitter handle.
Fans believe the video was shot by his wife Shaniera Akram, even though Akram did not credit anyone on the viral video.
Akram articulated his appreciation to his wife Shaniera, an Australian social worker, for taking such good care of their “little princess”.
“Thank you, Shaniera, for raising such a beautiful little princess while we have been apart,” Akram further wrote.
The post became an instant hit on Twitter.
Wasim Akram was away from his family for the last 10 months due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Due to travel restrictions, he was in Pakistan, his wife and daughter were in Australia.
The 55-year-old, last month, traveled to Australia to unite with his family and after spending his compulsory 14-day quarantine, he was permitted to meet them.
Day three of the ongoing Young Leaders’ Conference (YLC) on Friday was all about highlighting the relevance of Pakistani arts and culture for the youth in the country for making them ready to assume a leadership role in the near future.
The theme of the day was “Arts, Culture, and Society-Aiwaan” and the Champ Arsal Fahim was the main highlight of the day. Different speakers of the day also shed light on the artistic and cultural diversity Pakistan possesses as the unique feature of its society.
The English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) was the sponsor of the day in line with its firm commitment and resolve continuing for near about 20 years to support YLC in the best interest of budding leaders of Pakistan. The EBM’s support this year has been especially noteworthy that it let the YLC takes place despite continuing coronavirus emergency that otherwise interrupted many such events all over the world or confined its proceedings to the digital medium only. A musical concert as a part of the day’s proceedings to enrich the cultural exposure of the YLC participants was also sponsored by the EBM. The YLC organizers expressed special gratitude to the EBM for its unwavering commitment every year to organize the event.
The EBM was also represented on the occasion by its Brand Manager Shayan Rasool who talked about the concept of Alif.
Through encouraging counter-narratives, cross-pollination of idealism, and self-expression, day three sought to create an intellectual space, promoting diversity and pluralism in Pakistan’s society and beyond its borders while providing an opportunity for the YLC participants to connect with the art, culture, society, and moral ethos of Pakistan.
One of the keynote speakers of the day, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi in his conversation with the YLC participants highlighted the importance of arts in today’s modern world driven by industrialization and technology. “Art beyond drawings and paintings is a shared experience and its most essential function is to express and make sense of the struggles and emotions of society. It is a way of bringing people together and the greatest form of storytelling,” he said.
Junaid Iqbal in his lecture highlighted the importance of family, culture, religion, gender, educational background as the compelling factors that influenced the thought process of a person and shape the way he or she sees the world.
“Developing individual thought empowers us to stand apart from the crowd and allows us the confidence to voice our opinions without the fear of being judged. Additionally, if you are in a position of power, it is also crucial to ensure that your voice does not overpowers others but instead encourages individual opinions,” he added.
Nida Kirmani spoke on the concept of gender equality while saying that as almost half of Pakistan’s population being women, the need for gender equality and representation in the home, workplace, media, and politics is crucial.
Her session was aimed at bringing forth the factual realities of gender inequality and bringing context by highlighting its relevance in today’s Pakistan in order to understand that gender equality is not just important for women but equally important for men and the development of Pakistan.
A Drum circle activity was also part of the day. The participants of the YLC were given the opportunity to present their different cultures in the Cultural Night.
The day ended with a captivating EBM-sponsored musical night featuring renowned Sufi and folk singer of Pakistan Sanam Marvi.
[Karachi, 3rd Sept, 2021] The second day of Young Leaders’ Conference (YLC) on Thursday was all about emotional and mental well-being of the adolescent brains against the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic that has given rise to the psychological problems all over the world due to prolonged lockdown regimes.
The theme of the day was “Developmental Leadership-ALMIYA” as Waqar Ali was one of the keynote speakers of the day. The day started with an energizing session, briefing on the upcoming proceedings, and giving a wrap-up of the proceedings of the day one of the YLC.
The topics discussed during the proceedings included inclusiveness, psychological well-being, emotional intelligence, and mental health of the youth.
The proceedings of the day were conducted with strict adherence to the government-prescribed standard operating procedures against the spread of coronavirus.
The participants of the YLC were informed that Developmental Leadership is all about expanding one’s mind-set. It empowers us to come together and have difficult conversations, regarding subjects that may be considered taboo in our society, with an open mind and a greater will to understand.
With 64 per cent of Pakistan’s population comprising the youth, it is imperative that we address matters of emotional, physical and social well-being with great importance.
From mental health to social hygiene and from sustainable development to climate change, it is our responsibility to grow and take initiative, said the speakers of the day two of YLC.
The goal of the day was to develop a growth mind-set and get a conversation started among the participants. Even though our cultural roots encourage us to be accepting, it is often done only when convenient. With a day specifically about Developmental Leadership, the organizers hoped to equip the youth with tools to be informed about the world around them, empathize with others and encourage them to promote growth within and in the communities around them.
Other important speakers of the day included Nisha Rao and Taha Sabir who spoke on the issue of emotional intelligence.
Different sessions of the day were held on the topics of inclusive communities, self-defence, emergency medical services, sign language, emotional intelligence and its impact on mental health, defining fears instead of goals.
The day also had Asad Ibrahim’s session. He helped the participants understand the meaning of Alif on a spiritual level. He also did a meditation with the participants to make them feel relaxed and calm.
The day ended with Waqar Ali’s activity titled “Your dinner is locked until…”
The first day of Young Leaders Conference (YLC) started with a very thought-provoking concept of self-realization. The day was all about decluttering our minds from everyday chaos and starting afresh. Waqar Ali, CEO School of Leadership introduced the concept of Alif with a new perspective and discussed the importance of diving within to see beyond what eyes can see. The day was led by Uzair Ausaf, CEO Cube Consulting who inspired the youngsters with his spellbinding stories and insightful experiences that made them believe that their dreams can become reality if they have faith within and are ready to take that first step. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) and School of Leadership celebrated two decades of impact with hundreds of lives touched. Leadership from both organizations shared how they find YLC as a platform for youngsters to build confidence and get relevant exposure that can equip them with the mindset to transition from good to great. The 20th YLC displayed the true essence of Alif with youngsters reflecting to unearth their true potential, finding right questions to ask the universe and stitching it all together Attiyah Inaam, Senior Manager Corporate Communications, Sustainability & PR represented her company at the Conference on Day 1 and delivered a very powerful and motivational speech to the participants in which she talked about the 20 years of partnership between SoL & EBM. She also talked about EBM and how the company has empowered more than 600+ youngsters through sponsorships and support. “Whatever the mind of a man can conceive and believe, IT CAN ACHIEVE.”
Cake cutting ceremony took place in celebration of 20 decades of partnership between both the organizations.
Keeping in mind the recent pandemic, compliance with strict SOPs was ensured for everyone’s safety.
The day put forward the thought of taking a break from the routine and getting rid of those self-created limitations that paralyzes ones’ growth. It expressed the importance of inculcating values and morals of Alif and carrying them as a guiding principle to their life.
The partners and sponsors for YLC 2021 are EBM (Founding Partner), ibex., Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, KIA Motors, PTCL – Ufone, KAPCO, KFC, nofea, HABIB METRO, J., Feroze 1888, HUBCO, Sightsavers, SOL Foundation, Catalyst Corp, Street17, UPSTAIR Solutions, Dreamworld Resort, Hotel and Golf Course, Carving Productions, Amwaj, Health Matters, SWVL. The Learning Partners are connectHear, Nucleus Consulting, Carnelian, Cube Consulting, Torque, and Bookmyspot. The official Media Partners are Jang Media Group, Geo News, and The News while the official Radio Partner for the event is Suno FM 89.4.
Minal Khan is a famous Pakistani television actress. She is famous for many roles in her ongoing dramas.
She is known for her leading role in several television serials including Adhoori Aurat, Mere Meherbaan, Gila Kiss Se Karain, Mithu Aur Apa, Joru Ka Ghulam, Hum Sab Ajeeb Say Hain, Bet To Mein Bhi Hoon, Malikin, Sun Yaara, Laut Ke Chalai Ana, Parchaye, Dil Nawaz and list goes on.
Let’s take a look at some of the dazzling photos and getting-ready shots Minal posted by Minal Khan on her Instagram account from her engagement ceremony.
Minal Khan recently shared some photo dumps from her engagement ceremony on her Instagram account, two months after the ceremony.
News is circulating on social media about world-renowned singer Atif Aslam, who has been hoisting the flag of success in the world of music, that he will soon be making his debut on the TV screen.
A video of a web show is going viral on various social media pages in which this news was disclosed by the hosts.
In this show, host Momin has revealed about Atif Aslam that fans of the famed singer will soon see him acting on the small screen.
Momin also said that the popular drama serial ‘Sang-e-Mar Mar’, which was aired on a private TV channel and was well-received by fans, has long been rumored to have a sequel to the drama in which Atif Aslam will be playing a role.
However, there has been no official statement from the singer or the production team of the drama serial ‘Sang-e-Mar Mar’.
It may be recalled that Atif Aslam had entered the world of acting in 2011 with the film ‘Bol’ which was made by renowned Pakistani director Shoaib Mansoor.
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