“We can be critical of our governments and we should be. But we must also give credit where it’s due. Our government played a major role in advancing peace and contributing to something bigger than ourselves, it deserves to be acknowledged. Proud to see Pakistan in global headlines for peace.”

— Sidra Niazi, actor

“Wedding pictures [of me and Khushhal Khan] were leaked and shared without our consent. It’s invasive, disrespectful and unethical. To the pages chasing clout off our private moments — stop. This is not content to exploit. I’ve always kept my personal life private and will continue to do so. As I step into this new chapter, I expect all images to be taken down immediately.”

— Ramsha Khan, actor

“I can’t wait for Ranveer Singh to take credit for the ceasefire in Dhurandhar 3.”

— Durefishan Saleem, actor

“I am worried about the hypocrisy in how Pakistani TV shows are censored. In Aik Aur Pakeeza, Nameer Khan’s bare shoulder had to be blurred even though it was important to the storyline, while other dramas show shirtless males frequently. These selective standards are problematic.”

— Bee Gul, writer

Published in Dawn, ICON, April 19th, 2026