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10 young Pakistanis win Diana Award 2022

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Ten young Pakistanis have made the country proud after being recognised by the Diana Awards this year.

The Diana Award honours those aged between nine to 25 working for the betterment of the community in any way.

The award was established in 1999 after the name of the late Princess of Wales, Diana. It is one of the most prestigious awards a youngster can receive for their humanitarian work.

The 10 Diana awardees from Pakistan are Alizey Khan, Arqam Al-Hadee, Iqra Bisma, Faryal Ashfaq, Muhammad Amir Khoso, Moazzam Shah Bukhari Syed, Moiz Lakhani, Aiza Abid, Ramna Saeed, and Sikander Khan.

The youngest awardee is 18-year-old Iqra Bisma who is from Islamabad. She is a mental health activist who started volunteering from the age of 8. She developed a listeners’ society called “TALK” where 50 fully trained listeners volunteer. 

Moazzam Shah Bukhari Syed, who is a 24-year-old from Hyderabad, received the award for providing sustainable education to children. He recently opened several schools for more than 1,500 children in remote villages. 

“It’s such an honour to carry this prestigious award in memory of Princess Diana. I know it will inspire me to do even more. I know there are many young people, like me, who could benefit from the support of The Diana Award,” Moazzam told Geo.tv

Twenty-year-old Ramna Saeed has worked against sexual harassment. The Diana Award Roll of Honour 2022 site reports that she created a safe space for women in her community to talk about sexual harassment and bullying they face on a daily basis. 

Faryal Ashfaq from Lahore has been fighting against gender-based violence. She started her own NGO “The Mirror” at just 17 years of age.

Muhammad Amir Khoso, 22, bagged the award for providing water facilities, food, and education in the underprivileged areas of Pakistan. Khoso has provided food to 700 families during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Alizey Khan, a 24 year old from Lahore, got the award for focusing on food poverty. The Diana Award Roll of Honour 2022 website said that she started “Ruhil foundation” in 2016 to fight food poverty. Under its name, she was able to delivery 5,500 meal parcels monthly.

Arqam Al-Hadeed, 21, is a young leader who currently lives in Leeds, England. He is an international award-winning youth leader. He has represented 180,000 youngsters of Leeds in the House of Commons. 

Moiz Lakhani, a 20-year-old who currently lives in Toronto, Canada, taught women self defence techniques, empowering and training them. He received seed funding and mentorship for his project “Ninja Girls”, a non-profit organisation. 

Aiza Abid, 23, has been a life-long advocate of children’s rights. She established “Aiza’s Teddybear Foundation” in 2013 to provide emotional and physical support to children worldwide.

Sikandar (Sonny) Khan, also 23, currently lives in the US. He received the awarded for founding an organisation called “Paani” which builds water wells in Pakistan. Apart from providing clean water in the affected areas of Pakistan, the awardee’s organisation has also donated over $500,000 in medical supplies during the pandemic.

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Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen’s tight relationship has sparked rumours!

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Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen, co-stars of the famous drama series ‘Meem Se Mohabbat,’ have piqued the public’s interest with their blossoming off-screen chemistry.

The drama has received accolades for its upbeat atmosphere, interesting storyline, and outstanding supporting cast.

Ahad’s mother made a special gesture.

Ahad’s mother, Samra Raza Mir, recently made a sincere gesture for Dananeer, which fuelled the rumours. She made Dananeer’s favourite ‘Dumba Karahi’ using her mother’s secret recipe.

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Dananeer expressed her delight on social media, posting a picture of the dish and thanking the person for their considerate gesture.

Ahad’s family has been actively involved in his career and projects, with his father, Asif Raza Mir, also playing a role in ‘Meem Se Mohabbat.’ The family’s close bond with Dananeer also clear, as they previously celebrated her graduation together.

Fan Reactions

Since his divorce, Ahad Raza Mir has lived a low-key personal life. Fans, on the other hand, have been eager to speculate about a possible romance between the two co-stars, citing their developing friendship and family participation as evidence of a budding relationship.

Here’s what the fans said:

“Is Had’s mother cooking for Dananeer?” This is becoming intriguing!”

  • “They look so good together in the drama; maybe there’s something more?”
  • “Ahad deserves happiness after everything, and Dananeer seems like a sweet person.”

While the speculations are mainly based on fan observations, the bond between Ahad Raza Mir and Dananeer Mobeen continues to pique their followers’ interest.

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Kubra Khan has officially announced her wedding date – Here are all the facts!

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Kubra Khan, a distinguished Pakistani actress known for her performances in popular television dramas such as Sang e Mar Mar, Alif Allah Aur Insaan, and Sinf e Aahan, has verified the current wedding rumors about her.

In a recent succinct dialogue with Irfan-ul-Haq for Irfanistan, Khan disclosed her intention to marry in February.

The actress, acclaimed for her role in Noor Jahan, was inquired about the internet rumors regarding her marriage to actor Gohar Rasheed. Khan stated, “Yes, I am reportedly getting married in February.”

Kubra Khan’s statement offers clarification; nonetheless, she did not elaborate on the wedding. Her employment of the term “apparently” introduced uncertainty, inciting curiosity among both fans and the media.

Kubra Khan Affirms Her Nuptials

Speculation on the prospective union of Khan and Rasheed has been prevalent for a while, especially following the actor’s enigmatic social media updates.

Rasheed had earlier shared films documenting the preparations for a wedding ceremony, with hashtags such as “Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi,” which intensified curiosity. He subsequently teased his fans, indicating that he would soon reveal the identity of the individual getting married.

Kubra Khan Affirms Her Nuptials

Khan and Rasheed have consistently preserved a tight friendship, both articulating their reciprocal admiration for the other. Nevertheless, they have maintained the confidentiality of their personal lives, addressing the persistent rumors in the public sphere only sporadically.

Khan remarked on her tenure with Hum TV, emphasizing the significant importance of Sang-e-Mar Mar, since it was her debut with the network.

The actress has long been a prominent figure in Pakistani culture, recognized for her diverse performances and commanding screen presence.

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Trolling her own appearance at her brother’s Walima is Zara Noor Abbas.

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Known for her openness and distinct sense of style, Zara Noor Abbas recently responded to the bullying she received for wearing a walima during her brother’s wedding.

The star’s feathered stole stole the show, even though she wore a gorgeous grey gown. Comments on her accessory choice were all over social media, with many people saying she looked stunning without it.

In a recent Instagram video, Zara made fun of herself by acknowledging that the feathers were a “blunder” and making a light-hearted comparison to “Papa Ki Pari,” a term frequently used to poke fun at overindulgent daughters.

She did, however, express her affection for the gown in spite of the conflicting opinions about her appearance.

Zara’s fans were won over by her self-deprecating humour and her willingness to own up to her fashion mistakes and take criticism well.

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