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Zainab Qayyum Shares Her Spiritual Journey & Aitkaf Story
Zainab Qayyum is a renowned Pakistani television actress and former supermodel. She has now established herself as a phenomenal character actor. Her most successful television shows include Pakeeza Phupo, Khalish, Mohabbat Chordi Maine, Kala Doriya, Intiqam, Riyasat, Sarkar Sahab, Yeh Zindagi Hai, Jalebiyan, Mohabbat Ab Nahi Hogi, Khumar, Aangan, Phir Wohi Mohabbat, Burns Road Kay Romeo and Juliet, and Khushboo Main Basay Khat. Most recently, fans praised her portrayal of Fozia in Geo TV’s drama serial Dayan and Sanwal Yaar Piya. She is also regarded as one of the spiritually inclined and religious Pakistani celebrities.
A few months ago, Zainab Qayyum appeared on Rafay Mehmood’s podcast, where she shared details of her spiritual journey. ZQ also revealed what persuaded her to observe Aitkaf regularly every year.
Talking about it, Zainab Qayyum said, “I reached a stage in my thirties where nobody was giving me peace—not even my mother, friends, or family’s consoling words. There was a time when I would wake up in the middle of the night, and then I started praying. I thought maybe it was Allah’s call. I then began offering Tahajjud, which gave me peace. Now, I regularly pray Tahajjud, and I still feel more peace during it than during the other five prayers. My mother cannot sit in Aitkaf, but one of my khalas used to observe it. I would tell my mother that I also wanted to try it. It has been 13 years since I started observing Aitkaf, and I have never taken a break. I began when I was 33. Now, it feels like a vacation for me where I completely disconnect from the world, without any social media contact. Initially, I used to announce that I would be unavailable for a few days, but eventually my colleagues realized that I was observing Aitkaf. Officially, you can cut off from the world, recharge yourself, and it is truly a great experience. I feel refreshed for the entire year after Aitkaf.” Here is the link to the video:
Juvaria Abbasi is a renowned television actor who began her acting career with PTV. Her notable dramas include Taana Baana, Raqs-e-Bismil, Dil Dia Dehleez, Sukhaan, Najiah, Aakhir Kab Tak, Ghissi Phitti Muhabbat, Baban Khala Ki Betiyan, Dil Diya Dehleez, Shehnai, Budgumaan, and Bay Qasoor. Currently, fans are praising her performance in the hit drama series Meri Zindagi Hai Tu.
Juvaria Abbasi recently appeared in Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast Excuse Me. In the podcast, she opened up about her early marriage, divorce, and being a single mother.
Talking about her marriage with Shamoon, Juvaria Abbasi said, “l got married early. I have no regrets about marrying Shamoon. It was my decision because I was madly and sadly in love with the person I got married to. No regrets, whatsoever. Also, I have a beautiful daughter from him. We saw our personal growth as humans. We don’t have any personal grudges. We had a great time together. I also have no regrets on my divorce decision. It was solely my decision.”
On another occasion, she said, “I wanted to be an actor, and that’s why I got married early. In fact, we both got married early because we wanted to start our careers as actors, and my parents had told me to do whatever together after getting married.”
Talking about being a single mom, she said, “Being a single mom was the biggest challenge—a social taboo. People would think, ‘Can she raise her daughter? Will she be able to do this job perfectly? Will she turn her daughter into a rebel?’ People were more concerned than me. My point of view was to give her education, exposure, make her learn Islam, and give her the right to decide what’s her choice in life. For me, it was important what my daughter wants as a human. I was thinking of her as an independent human; she was not just my daughter. I think our parents suppressed us—’Don’t talk like that,’ ‘Don’t be blunt in front of others.’ I didn’t want that to happen with my daughter. I had to teach, and I did that.”
She further added, “I tried not to be an absent mother or father. I was present in her life both as mother and father. I gave her a good education. I was following up her routine closely. I was dealing with her as both parents. I was doing hard work. I tried to spend time with her—when is she going to school, when is she taking Quran classes, when is she going for belly classes, watching movies with her, teaching her solo traveling. We have made single motherhood a dilemma. We think a single mother can’t survive.”
Talking about Anzela’s relationship with her father, she said, “Initially, we were concerned about Anzela’s relationship with her father, but it ended on its own. Although I never stopped Anzela from meeting him because I knew his importance in her life. I wanted her to meet her father and see on her own because I come from a broken family. I only met my father thrice in my whole life, so I don’t know who he is, his character, or how he looks. The last I met him was after my accident; after that, I don’t know how he is. I got married at 17 and had my own life. We both didn’t try meeting. He is alive. This is the first time I talked about this.”
Pakistani media and celebrities are currently facing severe public backlash for celebrating the Basant festival amid ongoing unrest and tragic incidents occurring across Pakistan. Many of these incidents have resulted in heavy death tolls; yet despite the human loss, celebrities have been seen dancing to Bhangra songs while wearing vibrant colours. Pakistani media outlets have also been giving special coverage to Basant.
Recently, amid the insensitive attitude of celebrities, Naeema Butt expressed grief over the Islamabad tragedy after Geo News pulled her off-air.
While responding to a question about how Basant feels, Naeema said, “It’s a great event, to be very honest, but I recently saw a video from Islamabad which really upset me. Just a day ago we were celebrating Basant, and now….” As she was completing her sentence, Huma Amir Shah immediately cut her off on Geo News while she was seated with Abdullah Sultan. Huma Amir Shah said, “Mubashir Hashmi, let’s just move on because there has been an interruption in your audio, and we have a lot to discuss.” Watch here:
Huma Amir Shah is facing criticism for her insensitive behaviour. One user wrote, “Shame on the news anchor. ‘We have a lot to talk’ — shame!” Another wrote, “Curse upon the media for showing a one-sided picture of Pakistan on the media.” One digital user stated, “The issue is not ‘audio mein nahi,’ it’s your mentality and your upbringing.” Another commented, “How shameful. They are not covering important events.” Another wrote, “This is the true representation of our media. They only report what benefits them, and the credit for this also goes to Musharraf.” A netizen stated, “I left watching GEO way earlier. I’m glad that was the right decision.” Another wrote, “The anchor and her audacity — she is the one who blamed the woman who fell into the manhole because the tragedy didn’t serve the channel.” Naeema Butt, on the other hand, is receiving huge public praise for showing empathy towards the victims. Read here:
Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan is a well-known Pakistani digital influencer and clinical psychologist. She also worked as a news anchor in the past. Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan often makes headlines for her controversial statements and viral videos. She remarried Haris Khokhar in November 2025. Previously, Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan was a widow; her husband passed away several years ago. She also has a son from her first marriage.
Currently, Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan is celebrating Basant in Lahore with her husband, Haris Khokhar, and multiple videos of her enjoying the festival are circulating on the internet. She was also spotted singing the popular Indian song Zihaal-e-Miskin. Dr Nabiha Ali Khan didn’t sing the song accurately which sparked trolling. Watch here:
@umerblouchofficial1 doctor nabiha sing song for haris #foryoupage #fyp #umerblouchofficial #foru ♬ original sound – umerblouchofficial1
Social media users are trolling Dr. Nabiha Ali for her confidence while singing. Many are sharing hilarious remarks. One wrote, “What is this? What am I hearing?” Another commented, “Her husband got shocked after hearing her voice.” Another wrote, “Please don’t try it again; you have distorted the song.” One user said, “I thought her husband was going to slap her after hearing the song.” Another asked, “Is she crying or singing?” Another remarked, “He is literally laughing at her singing.” One wrote, ‘Her husband’s expressions show that he can sense the upcoming trolling.’ Read the comments:
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