Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has opened Method and Madness, the first of five exhibitions scheduled during the World Culture Festival Karachi 2026. The 25-day festival features around 1,000 international and 500 Pakistani artists, with participants representing more than 150 countries.
Arooj Aftab has called for musicians to receive compensation when their recordings are used to train artificial-intelligence models or create derivative music. She also supports mandatory labelling of AI-generated tracks and streaming payments that prioritise human artists.
Urwa Hocane says Pakistani television dramas should be judged on their storytelling and creative identity instead of being compared with Netflix. Her remarks revive debate about local production standards, international streaming access and the global reach of Pakistani content.
Nadia Afgan defended Dar-e-Nijaat’s compassionate characters by sharing her experience of a supportive husband and in-laws. Her remarks follow criticism questioning whether Abu Bakar and Khushbakht are realistic.
Jannat Mirza has alleged that some airport officials in Lahore behaved aggressively and disrespectfully toward passengers during security checks as she travelled for the Asian Games. She called for accountability while stressing that her criticism was directed at individual conduct rather than Pakistan's security institutions as a whole.
Asim Azhar has praised Hania Aamir's debut single 'Pablo', highlighting its expressive songwriting and her transition into music. The Punjabi hip-hop release continues to generate online attention while adding to discussion about greater female representation in Pakistan's pop scene.
Mahira Khan has drawn fresh online attention after sharing an affectionate social media message for her eldest son, Azlan Askari, while preparing to welcome her second child. The post follows her recent pregnancy announcement and highlights the close mother-son relationship that has accompanied several major milestones in her life.
Jasmine Sandlas has gone viral after performing Hadiqa Kiani’s classic Pakistani song “Boohey Barian” during a live show. The performance has renewed interest in the 1998 hit and sparked fresh social media attention around its enduring cross-border popularity.
Jemima Goldsmith has reportedly married Irish-Australian financier Cameron O'Reilly after earlier reports that the couple became engaged following a year-long relationship. The development has attracted strong interest in Pakistan because of Goldsmith's previous marriage to former prime minister Imran Khan and her continuing public profile.
Film star Meera has backed concerns over fellow actress Laila’s treatment on Tamasha 5, bringing renewed attention to moments in which the veteran performer appeared distressed. The intervention follows Meera’s earlier public campaign urging viewers to support Laila during the reality competition.
Hania Aamir has made her music debut with 'Pablo', a Punjabi rap-influenced track she wrote and composed herself while addressing criticism surrounding her public image. The release also features a surprise spoken appearance by Rakhi Sawant, adding a cross-border pop-culture element to the song.
Atif Aslam has compared Coke Studio Pakistan with Coke Studio Bharat, saying the Pakistani platform benefits from stronger musical roots, originality and a collaborative creative process. The singer acknowledged good compositions on both sides while arguing that commercial considerations play a larger role in the Indian edition.
