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Pakistanis angry with Javed Akhtar for 2 things—Mumbai attacks comment, Ali Zafar after-party

From questioning about Javed Akhtar’s visa, his etiquette as a guest and his fans at Ali Zafar’s after-party—celebrities in Pakistan were much offended by his statement.

Javed Akhtar recites from Silsila at Ali Zafar’s private party in Pakistan

Speaking to ThePrint over phone, Ali Zafar said that it was a small, intimate affair which included the delegates from India such as Javed Akhtar and a few from Amritsar.

Not going to jail, says singer Meesha Shafi, couple trolled for renting lion cub at wedding

Our prolific feature about Pakistan’s fascinating politics, economy, society, culture, cricket, fashion and more — stories beyond the routine headlines.

Pakistani women write to Imran Khan against award to Ali Zafar, cite sexual abuse charges

Ali Zafar has multiple allegations of sexual harassment against him, including one by Pakistani actor-singer Meesha Shafi last year.

Pakistan media’s support for #MeToo ends when one of their own is accused

Now, victims of sexual harassment in Pakistan have to be on the ‘right’ side of the media to be heard.

‘Kuchh To Galat Ho Raha Hai’, says Ali Zafar in new poem

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Actor slammed for controversial post on #MeToo as Khan says day not far off when Pakistan will be disbursing loans to other countries.

Even after #MeToo, powerful men like Ali Zafar will always win in Pakistan

Stringent action against sexual harassment is a tall ask in Pakistan where even a woman stabbed 23 times doesn't get justice.

Singer Meesha Shafi’s sexual harassment complaint against Ali Zafar dismissed

Woman to lead high court for the first time, and Britain wants to help end illiteracy in Pakistan.

Ali Zafar’s ‘Teefa In Trouble’ is a test case for Pakistan’s nascent #MeToo movement

Ali Zafar’s dream of being in the Pakistani cinema’s hall of fame is now marred by the emerging #MeToo movement triggered by Meesha Shafi’s allegations.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.