Sumbul Shahid
Sumbul Shahid (1954 – 6 May 2021) was a Pakistani actress, singer, and host. She was the daughter of Ahmad Bashir (Urdu: احمد بشیر; March 24, 1923 – December 25, 2004) a writer, journalist, intellectual, and film director from Pakistan She was known for her roles in the dramas ''Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat'', '' Pani Jaisa Piyar'', ''Dekho Chaand Aaya'', ''Ishqaaway,'' and '' Nand''. Early life Sumbul was born in 1954 in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her studies at the University of Karachi. Career She made her debut as an actress on PTV in the 1990s. She was noted for her roles in the dramas Aeteraaf, Parchaiyan, Happily Married, Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti, and Nazdeekiyan. She also appeared in the dramas Malika-e-Aliya, Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat, Daagh, Faltu Larki, and Meri Behan Meri Dewrani. Since then she appeared in the dramas Ishqaaway, Pani Jaisa Piyar, Dekho Chaand Aaya, Aik Aur Sitam Hai, and Nand. Personal life Sumbul was married to Shahid and had two sons. He ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Karachi
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former capital of Pakistan and capital of the province of Sindh. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion ( PPP) . Karachi paid $9billion (25% of whole country) as tax during fiscal year July 2021 to May 2022 according to FBR report. Karachi is Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city, linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse, as well as one of Pakistan's most secular and socially liberal cities. Karachi serves as a transport hub, and contains Pakistan’s two largest seaports, the Port of Karachi and Port Qasim, as well as Pakistan's busiest airport, Jinnah International Airport. Karachi is also a media center, home to news channels, film and fashi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease quickly spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 are variable but often include fever, cough, headache, fatigue, breathing difficulties, Anosmia, loss of smell, and Ageusia, loss of taste. Symptoms may begin one to fourteen days incubation period, after exposure to the virus. At least a third of people who are infected Asymptomatic, do not develop noticeable symptoms. Of those who develop symptoms noticeable enough to be classified as patients, most (81%) develop mild to moderate symptoms (up to mild pneumonia), while 14% develop severe symptoms (dyspnea, Hypoxia (medical), hypoxia, or more than 50% lung involvement on imaging), and 5% develop critical symptoms (respiratory failure ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ladoon Mein Pali
Ladoon Mein Palli (or Raised in Love) is a Pakistani drama series which originally aired on Geo Entertainment in 2014. The serial is produced by A&B Productions whereas it is written by Adam Aazeen and directed by Waseem Abbas. Plot Laraib is a beautiful young woman in a loving family who meets a stylist named Wahaj and they fall in love and eventually marry. However, Wahaj is also loved by his cousin, Bishma, who has loved him since they were children. Wahaj does not feel the same about Bishma but she is determined to split him from Laraib so she can have him to herself. Cast * Maya Ali As Laraib * Affan Waheed as Wahaj * Nadia Afgan as Samreen (Wahaj's mother) * Ali Abbas as Irfaan (Laraib's cousin brother, Farooq and Bilquees's son) * Sajal Ali as Bisma (Wahaj's cousin and interested in him) * Waseem Abbas as Laraib's Father * Shaista Jabeen as Laraib's Mother * Usman Peerzada as Farooq (Laraib's uncle a.k.a. Bade Papa) * Asma Abbas as Bilquees (Laraib's aunt a.k.a. Bad ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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A-Plus Entertainment
A-Plus TV is a Pakistani entertainment TV channel. Its chairman is Abdul Jabbar. A-Plus presents a mix of programs ranging from drama serials, sitcoms, soaps, music shows, Reality shows, morning shows, Talk shows, health shows and magazine shows. The channel is known for its programming like ''Aunn Zara'', Gohar-e-Nayab, ''Mera Naam Yousuf Hai'',Review of Pakistani Dramas (2015-2020) Reviewit.pk website,Published 16 April 2020, Retrieved 25 May 2021 '''' and ''''. Currently broadcas ...
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Pehchaan (2014 TV Series)
''Pehchaan'' ( ur, , lit=Identity), is a Pakistani television drama serial that aired on A-Plus TV from 17 April 2014 to 4 September 2014. It was written by Bee Gul and directed by Khalid Ahmed. It stars Alishba Yousuf, Sohail Sameer and Iffat Rahim in lead roles. Plot overview ''Pehchaan'' is the narrative of Laila, a praiseworthy young girl having a basic existence with no more prominent assumptions separated from discovering love in her arranged marriage, finds her genuine strength and a solid way of life as an independent woman when gotten through the trial of time and relations. Will the society let her discover the equality that she properly merits and the love she has consistently yearned for? Cast * Alishba Yousuf as Laila * Sohail Sameer as Mansoor * Iffat Rahim as Kukoo * Anita Camphor as Mrs. Khan * Qazi Wajid as Laila's father * Parveen Malik as Laila's mother * Fawad Khan as Khurram * Faris Khalid as Saadi * Sumbul Shahid as Kukoo's mother Reception Being an ar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Geo Entertainment
''Geo Entertainment HD'' or Geo Drama is a Pakistani entertainment television channel owned by Geo Television Network was established in May 2002. Its test transmission started on 14 August 2002 on the PAS 10 digital satellite whereas on 1 October 2002 the regular transmission of Geo Entertainment was started. History GEO has been one of the oldest Pakistani networks, and regularly has received good TRPs on various daily soaps, reality series, and drama serials since inception. Geo used to show a lot of daily soaps when it was in its initial years and the soaps got popular too. Some shows from the 2000s that aired on the network which are still recognized include ''Tere Pehlu Main, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti, Tum Ho Kay Chup, Doraha,'' and various more. The channel continued to do well in ratings but in 2014 the network was banned in the country for promoting blasphemy on its morning show Utho Jago Pakistan. The channel was eventually unbanned but ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat
''Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat'' is a 2012 Pakistani drama serial of the Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat franchise on Geo TV. It is directed by Marina Khan and Nadeem Beyg and written by Vasay Chaudhry. The drama had an ensemble cast consisting of Bushra Ansari, Hina Dilpazeer, Vasay Choudhary, Samina Ahmad, Manzoor Qureshi, Javed Sheikh, Saba Hameed, Huma Hameed , Behroze Sabzwari, Shakila Hassan, Laila Zuberi, Naveen Waqar, Alishba Yousuf, Shehzad Sheikh, Ahsan Khan, Ali Safina, Uroosa Siddiqui, Sana Askari, Natasha Ali and Raheel Butt. The title song "Mitra Ve Mitra" was sung by Shazia Manzoor and Raju. Synopsis After marriage, Takka and Sukki plan their honeymoon trip while Rabia’s sister Arfa arrives to Pakistan with her daughter Annie. In efforts to find a suitable groom for Annie, the whole family gathers together. Uninterested in marriage, Annie takes up a job on a film set where she meets Meekal. On the other hand, inside Chaudary's household Saima is preparing for her boutique ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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ARY Digital
''ARY Digital'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani pay television network available in Pakistan, the Middle East, North America and Europe. The ARY Group of companies is a Dubai-based holding company founded by a Pakistani businessman, Abdul Razzak Yaqoob (ARY). The network is focused towards only Pakistani diaspora. The channel has an expanding network of channels, each with an wikt:independent, independent focus''.'' The channel broadcasts on cable and satellite networks, Linear TV, linear television as well as streaming platforms including YouTube Channel and ARY ZAP. History ARY Digital, formerly known as The Pakistani Channel, was launched in the United Kingdom in 16th September 2000 to cater to the Pakistani community living in the region. It uses Samacom, an uplink provider based in the UAE, as the uplink teleport station. The channel started off with a format similar to Pakistan Television, PTV Prime and other South Asian channels where it provided slots for soap operas in general ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hum TV
Hum TV is a 24-hour Urdu General Entertainment TV channel based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi. It is owned by Hum Network Limited and traded on Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL). Hum Network Limited was known as ''Eye Television Network Limited'' prior to 21 January 2011. Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005. In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony. As of 1 May 2018, Hum TV shut down its SD feed and is only available in HD in Pakistan. Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media, streaming platforms, as well as on television. History The channel's drama series '' Humsafar'', broadcast in 2011–2012, has become the most successful program of the channel to date, earning it widespread acclaim and international recognition. Due to its success, critics referred to Pakistani television as a "Golden Age". ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pakistan Television Corporation
Pakistan Television Corporation ( ur, ; reporting name: PTV) is the Pakistani state-owned broadcaster. Pakistan entered the television broadcasting age in 1964, with a pilot television station established at Lahore. Background Historical context The idea of establishing a media and television industry was conceived in late 1956 and created by the privately set up national education commission, with the support of President Ayub Khan in 1960. Retrieved 13 January 2016. In 1961, the private sector media mogul and industrialist Syed Wajid Ali launched a television industrial development project, bringing the role of Ubaidur Rahman, an electrical engineer in the Engineering Division of Radio Pakistan, as the project director of the first television station in Lahore. Ali reached a milestone in 1961 after establishing a private television broadcasting company with the cooperation of Nippon Electric Company (NEC) of Japan and Thomas Television International of the United Kingdom. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Khabarnaak
''Khabarnaak'' (Urdu/ Punjabi :خبرناک) is an Urdu and Punjabi comedy television show hosted by Ayesha Jahanzeb alongside Mir Mohammad Ali With Replace Irshad Bhatti Journalist that airs on GEO News. Concept The news series, which is styled after TV news talk shows, focuses on the satirical discussion of politics, current affairs, and society's problems, typically in the Punjabi language. Mir Mohammad Ali dresses up as a celebrity and Ayesha Jahanzeb as the presenter and co-host, while several comedians add comments and analysis. It used to feature a section "Zabaan o Bayaan" where host Ayesha Jahanzaib corrects the wrong use of the Urdu language that is common among the people. Sajjid Bhai guesses the composer, lyricists, and actors by listening to songs which are suggested by the hosts as well as the audience. Cartoonist Imran Bobby depicts political scenarios through his cartoons. Cast Main * Aftab Iqbal ( Host) * Sakhawat Naz as Jeda Driver * Amanullah as Hakeem Sa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Baraat Series
''Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat'' or ''Baraat Series'' is a Pakistani comedy television series developed by Marina Khan and Nadeem Baig for Geo Entertainment. It is loosely based on the marriage ceremonies that take place in Punjabi families in Punjab, and stars Bushra Ansari as a comical woman named Saima Chaudhry along with Saba Hameed, Jawed Sheikh, and Shehryar Zaidi. The series received generally positive reviews from critics. The comedy series started with its first serial ''Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat'' which premiered on 30 November 2009. It was followed by ''Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat'' in 2010, ''Takkay Ki Ayegi Baraat'' in 2011, and ''Annie Ki Ayegi Baraat'' in 2012. After that, the series was stopped. The series was also telecast on the Indian channel Zindagi starting in 2015. Cast and characters Despite the addition of some new characters in every new season, some of the actors along with characters appeared in all seasons of the series, which include: * Bushra Ansari as Saima Ch ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |