Lahore (NUT-Desk)

Ajoka Children’s Acting Camp gave an impressive and endearing performance of Shahid Nadeem’s short play “The Last Tree” last week at Ajoka premises in Lahore. The short play was about the importance of trees for the environment, seen from the perspective of a young child Gudoo. The five-day Acting Camp consisted of children between ages 6-11 who practiced their acting skills under the mentorship of Ajoka Institute’s director Nirvaan Nadeem, assisted by Yusra Irfan and Luke Kelvin. The open air performance was attended by a select audience of parents and Ajoka members and will be posted on social media soon. The children were awarded certificates by Ajoka Chairperson Zara Salman.

Nirvaan Nadeem while introducing the performance said that Ajoka was committed to the cause of socially relevant arts and environmental issues were a major challenge faced by the society. He appreciated the hard work and enthusiasm for the children and the support provided by the parents to enable the performance in such a short time.

The Last Tree was written by the Climate Change Theatre Action network and published in an international anthology of climate change plays. The play has been performed in several countries across the world.e cause of socially relevant arts and environmental issues were a major challenge faced by the society. He appreciated the hard work and enthusiasm for the children and the support provided by the parents to enable the performance in such a short time.

The Last Tree was written by the Climate Change Theatre Action network and published in an international anthology of climate change plays. The play has been performed in several countries across the world.

Lahore (Nut-Desk)

Pakistani star singer Atif Aslam has revealed that he is not busy for Indian star Shah Rukh khan and always available to sing for him. While giving interview to BBC Atif talk about in detail about reports alleging he refused the offer to sing for a Shah Rukh Khan film, Aslam clarified, “No, no, there was nothing of the sort. I’ve just come across him once in my life and he was a wonderful person.”

He also added that SRK never personally asked him to sing the song. “His team got in touch with us and we recorded the song and sent it back but I don’t know what happened. Something happened that was not conveyed to him. Next thing I know, Shah Rukh Khan is saying Atif Aslam is too busy for my song, maybe he’s too busy singing for a Chinese film,” laughed Aslam, adding, “If Shah Rukh Khan sees this, I was not busy, I can never be busy for you! I’d love to sing for you anytime.”

While promoting his film Dilwale, in one interview, SRK made an interesting revelation. About the film’s love anthem Gerua, SRK confessed that Arijit Singh was not his first choice. “We had approached Atif Aslam to sign Gerua first. But he did not have time for me,” claimed the superstar. When the interviewer quipped that Aslam was not singing Pakistani songs either, SRK laughed and replied, “Then he must be singing for Chinese films now.”

Lahore (Nut-Desk)

Last year in June, Major General Nigar Johar made history by becoming the first female officer to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general owing to her spectacular performance in different leadership and administrative appointments/roles.

Now, a series highlighting her achievements is in the works, with superstar Mahira Khan playing the lead. Ek Hai Nigar will tell the tale of the Lieutenant General. Mahira, on the other hand, is ecstatic to have bagged the role. The Humsafar star announced the same on her social media accounts.

Taking to Twitter, Mahira shared a teaser of the drama serial, Eik Hai Nigar, and penned, “Honoured to be able to play a woman I admire so much. Pakistan Army’s first female three-star General. ‘Aik Hai Nigar’ traces the life and career of Lieutenant General Nigar Johar.”

She added, What a life, what a story… to know her, is to know one of the greatest we have amongst us.”

Mahira’s Superstar co-star, Bilal Ashraf, will also be seen in a pivotal role in the drama serial. Written by Umera Ahmed and helmed by Motorcycle Girl famed director Adnan Sarwar, Ek Hai Nigar will be a treat to watch.

Lt Gen Nigar is also a recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Fatima Jinnah Gold Medal for her meritorious services in Army Medical Corps from the prime minister.

Born in Panjpir village in Swabi district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to a Pashtun family, Nigar received her early education from the Presentation Convent Girls High School, Rawalpindi in 1978 and graduated from the Army Medical College in 1985.

Lahore (Nut-Desk)

Famous actress and Television host, Nida Yasir is visiting and enjoying family vacations in Maldives. Nida have shared some beautiful pictures with Yasir Nawaz and her kid in blue oceanic locations of Maldives. You can see the pictures here

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Likee, one of the premier short video sharing platforms in Pakistan, is glowing green this 14th August in celebration of the country’s 75th Independence Day. Through a collaboration video featuring Pakistan’s national hero, Talha Talib, Likee is committing towards empowering individuals within the country in unique ways. Talha brought grace to the country by securing 5th place at the Tokyo Olympics in weightlifting, competing in the men’s 67kg category. A host of other content creators from the platform will also feature in the video with Talha in the spotlight as a flag bearer upholding the honor of this nation.

14th August is an annual commemoration marked across the country through ceremonies, events and celebrations honoring the sacrifices made by our ancestors to win this homeland for us. Likee is embracing the soul of this day by highlighting some of the individuals who have enabled the nation to hold its head up high not just nationally but on an international level as well. The platform has played a significant role over the years in empowering people from various walks of life in exploring new avenues for building their confidence, shaping their skills and achieving financial freedom at the same time.

Voicing his views on the occasion, Like Representative stated; “14th August is the day when years of untiring efforts finally bore fruit in the creation of a separate state for Muslims of the Sub-continent. This is a day when the entire nation comes together and reaffirms that they bleed green for their motherland and commit efforts towards the prosperity of this country. Likee takes pride in being part of an ecosystem in Pakistan where youth and people in general are encouraged to realize their creative potential. We wanted to celebrate this commitment in a unique way and bringing some of our national heroes to light is one of the ways for us to achieve this.”

Likee has accumulated more than a million downloads in Pakistan and enables a vast array of content creators in sharing short videos to achieve various positive objectives within the country.

To see the full video click on https://youtu.be/rzIknr9QVqQ