Popular Pakistani Author Pitras Bukhari

Pitras Bukhari is poplar for his humorous writing. Pitras was not only an author but also a teacher and  ascholar in true sense of the word. He was also chosen by the Government of Pakistan as the Diplomat for UN.

 

Pitras Bukhari, whose full name was Syed Ahmed Shah, was born in 1998 on the 1^st of October. Peshawar was his birth place. His demised occurred in New York, USA, on the 5^th of December, year 1958. His claim to fame is the funny literature that he has written. His writings are humorous, amusing and entertaining.

He was not only a humorist but he also worked in the education sector. Other than playing the role of an educator, he has been writing several essays which led him to be known as an excellent essayist. He has also been putting his broadcasting skills to use. He was appointed as diplomat by the Pakistani government.

Pitras Bukhari was educated in Peshawar for his early education. His Alma matter in Peshawar includes Islamia College Peshawar. Later he was admitted to Government College Lahore. He pursued his master’s degree from there. Later when he completed his degree, he took position of as a lecturer at Government College Lahore. He left the institute in 1925. He left for Cambridge University to complete his English Tripos at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University. The same university initiated “Bukhari English Prize” in his honor. From 1927 to 1939, he was again a part of Government College Lahore as a professor.

And from 1947 to 1950 He was the principal of that institute. He had also been serving as the director general of the Indian Radio before the partition. He has been teaching Noon Meem Rashid and Faiz Ahmed Faiz. From 1951 to 1954, he represented Pakistan in the UN as a permanent member for representation of Pakistan. His death occurred during diplomatic duties and he was buried in New York.

Maps of Pakistan

Districts hold varying degree of administrative divisions in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit- Baltistan and the other areas of Pakistan. This article goes in detail about the degree that District level administration holds.

Districts form the second level of an administrative classification in the country of Pakistan. Until 2007, districts formed the third order of administrative division but after the 2000 reforms, the “divisions” was eliminated and districts came after the “Province” administrative division. In the local government’s three tier system, districts hold the top position. The other two tiers consist of the roughly five ninety six Tehsils and above six thousand union councils. Before the year 2001, Pakistan consisted of 106 districts.

The 2001 Changes

After the changes made in 2001, the districts were condensed to 102. This happened after the five districts of Karachi, Karachi Central, Karachi East, Karachi South, Karachi West and Malir, were made into only one district called the “Karachi District”. In 2004, the districts again reached the count of 106. This happened when Sindh had four new districts formed within it. One of them (Umerkot) already existed until 2000, but it was restored in 2004, the other three being, Kashmore, Qambar and Jamshoro.

The 2005 Changes

In May 2005, the number of districts was again altered when the government of Punjab made a new district. The Punjab Government made “Nankana Sahib” a district, raising its rank higher from a Tehsil. It previously used to be a Tehsil of the Sheikhupura district in Punjab.

Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan

Azad Kashmir, on the other hand, is composed of three administrative divisions. District formed its third tier of administrative division. Azad Kashmir has ten administrative divisions. However in Gilgit-Baltistan, the number of districts is 6. These districts are divided unequally in the Gilgit and Baltistan areas.

 

Morning TV Shows in Pakistan

A great form of infotainment, in the present time of media is being given , every morning, in the form of Morning shows. But, again, there is always a brighter side of the pcture. Not all of the morning shows are bad.

Where Morning shows are providing entertainment and mere glamour awareness in their audience, there, some of them are doing a remarkable job, by spreading much needed awareness among people.

Currently, every channel, be it National or private, is broadcasting morning shows. Some of the most wanted morning shows among these are, Utho JAgo Pakistan on Geo TV, Good Morning Pakistan on Ary digital, Jago Paksitan Jago on Hum TV, and Muskurati Morning on TV one.

By far, Muskurati  Morning has the largest viewership rating. It has also been awarded as the best Morning show. The show is hosted by , actor Faisal Qureshi. Second best morning show, with second highest rating is Utho Jago Pakistan from Geo TV. The show is hosted by Shaista Wahidi. While the show Good Mornng Pakistan, hosted by Nida yasir comes third.

Morning with Farah from ATV , is another good informative morning show. More information content is provided in this show. Farah Hussain hosts this show.

Some other highly watched morning shows are , Jago Paksiatn Jago from Hum Tv and hosted by Fahad Mustafa, Subh ki Fiza from Aplus, hosted by Fiza ali, subha saweray samaa k sath from Samaa TV, Morning with Juggan, hosteb by Juggun Kazim , from PTV home and Geo Shan se, hosted by Shan from Geo News. Morning shows from Geo, HUM TV and ARY are more focused towards female issues, like weddings, weight loss and fashion awareness.

 

Popular Pakistani TV Actress and Show Host Nadia Khan

Popular TV Actress and Show host from Pakistan, Nadia Khan was born on 22 May, 1979, in a Pathan tribe, in Quetta. She started her career from a Mail show, named, Daak Time ,on aired from NTM  in 1996. She was just 24 years old at that time. Nadia used to read out letters to Uncle Sargam in that show. Later on she hosted a music program , based on film music. She is famous for her spontaneous and witty humour and charming personality.

Nadia has always been best in hosting. As an anchor, she did Breakfast with Nadia and Nadia Khan show.her show, the Nadia Khan show, stole the hearts of public and Nadia Khan became the apple of everyone’s eyes. Nadia’s acting skills were extremely appreciated in Bandha, Pal do Pal, Manzilien, Des Pardes, mahrukh and Koi tou ho.

Nadia also did commercials. She did a Cerelac commercial with her son Azaan. The commercial was loved by all. She also did ramp walk in a fashion show.

In 2012 Nadia is working as a producer in Geo TV for her late night show Geo Phir Mazay Se. The show is an Amalgamation of information and entertainment. Nadia has been awarded Masala Lifestyle Award in 2003 and 2009 for best host . Nadia has also won Best actress award in 1998, for her drama Bandhan.

 

Popular Pakistani Singer Naseem Begum

Naseem Begum was born in 1936 in Amritsar, British occupied India. Like all musicians of her time, she also received training to enhance her vocal skills. Naseem Begum got her training from Mukhtar, who was the elder sister of Farida Khanum. Farida is a very famous ghazal singer. Naseem started off as a playback singer in the film industry. She gained fame by the middle of fifties and by 1964 she had bagged several Nigar awards on multiple occasions.

In the year 1956, Naseem did her first song as a playback singer in the film Guddi Gudda. Shehriyar was a very famous music composer of that time. When he heard Naseems voice in the film he was greatly impressed by her abilities and without a second thought approached Naseem to do a song for his movie Begunaah. Naseem did a wonderful job at the song and soon became the voice and most favorite singer in the fifties. She also got the chance to sing multiple duets with the legend Ahmed Rushdi after which she reached the pinnacle of her career.

Classical and semi classical songs are one of the most difficult genres to carry; Naseem had a caliber great enough to sing them flawlessly with much appreciation from great classical legends too. She has sung several heart throbbing songs for the film industry. She also was given an opportunity to sing in Punjabi films such as Chan Puttar, Mukhra Chan Warga and Langotiya along with many others in her career. She has also sung several patriotic songs to praise her country and to promote feeling of patriotism amongst all civilians. She died a sudden death while giving birth due to complications, leaving her fans shocked.

Popular Pakistani TV Actress Naveen Waqar

Naveen Waqar was born on January 9, 1985, in Karachi Pakistan. Naveen is full of life and fun and happens to be among popular TV actresses of Pakistan in recent times.

Her vivacious and youthful nature helped her a lot when she joined media career. Naveen started off as a Video jockey (VJ) on an interactive music show in AAG TV channel as VJ Fuse. She earned huge fan following through this show and pseudo name. Later, she joined Radio One FM 91, as RJ Naveen Waqar, on Morning Music Chaska show, and became popular as Bohot alaa Girl, due to her excessive use of the phrase ‘Bohot Alaa’.

Naveen’s current radio show on Radio one FM 91, Drive On with Naveen Waqar, is highly popular among youth.

To surprise you more,Naveen is also a singer. And has recently sung a track , ‘Andher’, in collaboration with her singer brother Faraz Waqar Haider.Naveen is also a model.

Her acting career started off with a short telefilm, ‘Absaet ha’. Later, she got a vamp role in Hum TV drama  serial Humsafar as Sara Ajmal. Her acting was highly appreciated in the drama. Nowadays we are enjoying another drama of hers on Geo Tv, Ainee ki ayegy Baraat.

Naveen Waqar is indeed a vibrant girl, full of life. She feels content when she paints or travel.  Naveen is  a total movie freak. She loves to go for movies and have fun with friends.

 

 

 

 

 

Popular Pakistani TV and Film Actress Noor Bukhari

There were extremely few young actresses who served as the last breaths of the dying Pakistani Cinema in the 90’s. Noor Bukhari is one of such young actresses. she was born on July 3^rd , 1982 in Lahore. Noor started her career as a child actress in films in the 90’s. Her cute smile, fair complexion, long hair and big eyes were breath taking for her fans.

Noor is a pure Lahori and loves to eat Halwa poori. The top film actress Sana Nawaz is Noor’s cousin. While the model Faaria Bukhari, who also appeared in Nachlay season 3 , is Noor’s sister.

Noor did both Punjabi and Urdu films. Uroosa, Pyar krna tou nai darna, curfew, Jannat, Mujhe chand chahiye, Zill e Shah are some of her popular movies. She appeared firstly , as a childhood role of the leading heroines in the films Uroosa, Pyar krna tou nai darna, Jannat. As a lead actress herself, she debut in 1993, in Mujhe Chand  Chahiye, along with popular Pakistani film actor Shaan as her co-star. Noor was the Judge in musical dance show Nachley Season 3.

After the decline of film industry, Noor started working in dramas, did some modeling and commercials. She also hosted a morning show on Hum TV and PTV channels. Her first show , as a host was with Munaza Ibrahim, tv actress and model, in 2007. Currently, Noor is busy doing a big budget Urdu film Bhai log. The film is in her production phase at the moment.

With the revival of cinema now, talented actresses like Noor Bukhari are needed immensely.

 

 

Popular Pakistani TV Actor and Show Host Noor Hasan Ali

Luck, sometimes brings a complete package of talent and charm. A smart guy, with great looks to die for, Noor Hasan started his career from FM 101.

Noor Hasan Ali, born on May 16,is a taurian and a pure Islamabadian. He is a multitalented media person. Noor is a Radio Jockey (RJ), Video Jockey (VJ), Host, Actor and Model.

As a VJ, Noor has done shows from ATV, Channel 3, PTV and ARY THE MUSIK. His show Boom On Live , from ATV brought him great fame and success.

Noor has also been awarded as the Best VJ on ATV.

His VJ skills were appreciated and he also got many chances to Host various award shows and other events. Live Transmission Most Wanted, and Music Masti are also hosted by Noor.

Noor, as a Model ,is still struggling and surviving in the Fashion industry of Pakistan.

Noor came into lime light when, he was given the Opponent role in HUM TV Drama Humsafar as Khizar. His acting was highly appreciated. Noor has done many other dramas like Mujhe Roothnay na dena, Mala, Zindagy Jeeyay gi, Mera pehla Vote.

Noor has also acted in a telefilm , named Teray Gmaan main.

Noor Hasan, like all other youngsters is a fun loving person, who, loves to eat fast food, going to movies with friends, and listening to music.

 

Popular Pakistani TV Actor Qazi Wajid

Pakistan Media Industry should be thankful to Radio for giving it such talented actor as Qazi Wajid. A superbly versatile actor.

Qazi Wajid started his career in 1965, from a childrens’ Programme in Radio. He states Radio his first love. Qazi Wajid has dedicated 47 years of his life to Pakistani Media. Be is Radio, Stage, Theatre, Drama or Film. He has proved his character in every genre.

Qazi Wajid is a versatile actor. From the sweet loving Father in Tanhaiyan to  selfish greedy father in Hawwa ki Beti, Qazi wajid  has tried his best to bring the character to life.

Qazi Wajid began working in PTV from 1967 and had acted in more than 100 plays. Dramas like Khuda ki Basti , Tanhaiyan , Dhoop Kinaray made Qazi Wajid a Real star and  his acting stole the hearts of millions of people.

He was also awarded Pride of Performance for  Hawwa Ki Beti in 1988. And  Best Actor award in the 12^th PTV Awards.

As a human being, Qazi Wajid is extremely humble and decent . He is very down to earth and a sophisticated person.

Qazi Wajid is  great supporter of  bringing creative talent in the industry. He encourages the fresh actors and advises them to learn from the old actors, which, he consider as the becon of knowledge.

Nowadays, he travels around the world for doing cross country theatres. He has a passion for collecting antique furniture. He has  one married daughter and is a grandfather of a cute little granddaughter.

Famous Pakistani Television Actor- Rahat Kazmi

Rahat Kazmi is a television actor, a talk-show anchor, professional speaker, teacher and a social thinker from Pakistan. He was born in Simla, India in 1946. He is married to a famous Pakistani actress, director and producer Sahira Kazmi. He fell in love with Saira during the start of his acting career and then got married to her. He has two children Ali and Nida and both are involved in Pakistan’s show business industry. Rahat’s father was a lawyer by profession who wanted his son to follow his footsteps and therefore he completed his law studies from Lahore.

In 1968 he joined Pakistan Civil Services as an Information Officer. Later in 1976 he resigned from his job and decided to make a career in acting. Rahat’s acting career began in 1965 when he participated in a university program. In 1967 he took part in a television quiz show known as Mayaar, He also gave a decent performance in a play called ‘Goonge’. His hard work and passion in acting led him to one success after another. Anarkali, the popular television play is one example of his success. He also translated novels for the television drama serials. He also used to be the talk show host is the show called ‘Rahat Kazmi show’. He was also part of the super hit television drama serial ‘Nangay Paoon’. Apart from this he also worked in a number of great films. After achieving what he wanted he moved his focus towards education. He is the founder and runner of the academic institution in Pakistan.He delived lectures and speecher on the importance of education.

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