Alcohol was served openly in ‘70s, says Nadeem Paracha to bleeding man on street...

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) Alcohol used to be served openly in Pakistan before the...

Ghajini sequel features Amir Khan forgetting identity of mass murderer

Amir Khan has reprised his role as the protagonist of the massive 2008 Bollywood hit Ghajini in the second movie of the franchise. In the...

New TV drama follows college days of property dealers

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) A new television drama is causing quite a stir these...

OMG! Mush’s adorable military coup has grown up to be 20-year-old hottie

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) LAHORE – We all remember former military dictator Gen (R)...

If Imran can rule Pakistan, I can rule Hollywood: Meera

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) LAHORE – Taking inspiration from Prime Minister in waiting Imran...

Gracious Humayun Saeed happy to let seniors compete for Lux Style Awards

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) LAHORE – Up and coming heartthrob, believed by almost everyone...

Now living on the edge of taqwa: Waqar Zaka

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) KARACHI – Reality TV host Waqar Zaka has decided to...

Newly-wed man leaves part-time gigs for stable, well-paying profession

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) ISLAMABAD – Less than three months after getting married in...

Multiple private channels to be sued for being ‘pitthoo’ versions of PTV

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) ISLAMABAD – The state broadcaster has expressed serious reservations over...

Sentimental Hamza Abbasi randomly texts fiancee just to tell her he doesn’t love her

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) He might occasionally play stoic, macho characters, but it turns...

‘Top Gun Maverick’ is poor man’s Parwaz Hai Junoon: Hamza Ali Abbasi

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) ISLAMABAD – Upcoming action drama film ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, which...

Hafiz Saeed congratulates Virushka on their wedding

LAHORE – After Bollywood star Anushka Sharma finally tied the knot with beau of four years, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, congratulations started...

Cigarette stub confirms Mahira Khan committed gruesome crime of exercising personal choice

  Acting as the approver in the moral court that has been summoned against Pakistani actor Mahira Khan since Friday night, the cigarette stub found...

Discovery Channel opens auditions for man after Narendra Modi roped in for Man Vs...

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) SILVER SPRING/NEW DELHI – The Discovery Channel, along with its...

‘Just something in my eye’ says Hamza Abbasi wiping away tears after Murad Saeed...

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) Wiping away from his eyes what were clearly tears but...

Nation struggles with correct spelling, pronunciation and meaning of Biennale

  (Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) As Karachi’s premier social event showcasing the edgiest, most profound...

Guy who can’t act says he’s Pakistan’s equivalent to Indian guy who can’t act

(Disclaimer: this is a work of fiction. Learn to take a joke; you’ll live longer.) Uproar among fans of that Indian guy that can't act...