Comedian Ali Gul Pir has announced the joyous news that he and his wife Dr Azeemah Nakhoda have had their baby son Salar Gul Pir.

He announced the birth on Instagram and also wished himself a Happy Father’s Day!

In his message, Ali wrote that he loved his new born son and praised his wife calling her the greatest blessing in his life.

He added, “From the second I held Salar for the very first time, I wanted to give him all the happiness in the world and protect him from every pain.

“Life won’t always be easy for my son,” Ali said as well. There will be sad times, there will be hard times, and there will be lessons to learn.

But he swore he would always be there for his son, support him and love him as a parent.

The touching letter accompanied images Ali posted from the hospital, precious family moments and their journey home with newborn Salar.

Many celebrities and fans have congratulated the newlyweds. Actress Hira Khan commended Ali saying that he would be a fantastic father. Actress Aiman Khan also wished her the best.

Salar’s birth is a wonderful and happy new chapter in Ali Gul Pir’s life as he celebrates first Father’s Day as a parent.

Actor Namrah Shahid has expressed her opinions on the current issues of celebs Falak Shabir, Sarah Khan, Khushhal Khan and Ramsha Khan and has urged people not to judge others based on speculations or assumptions.

In a recent interview, Namrah remarked that outsiders rarely get the whole picture when it comes to a person’s actions. She added maybe it was Ramsha’s own decision. Talking about the speculations of Ramsha Khan quitting entertainment after tying the knot with Khushhal Khan, she remarked. “If a woman decides to step away from work, it’s not necessarily the husband or the family that is to blame for that.

She also named actress Iqra Aziz who has done lesser assignments after she became a mother. “Such decisions are personal and should not be automatically associated with pressure from family members,” said Namrah.

Commenting on musician Falak Shabir’s criticism for his comments on advocating modest dress codes, Namrah suggested perhaps the singer’s opinions were misconstrued. There was a better way to get the word across, she felt, but she didn’t feel his intentions were bad.

Namrah also commended Sarah Khan and said she is one of the most graceful and renowned actors in the profession. But she said her familial upbringing instilled morals and conduct in her and Sarah always ‘held herself with dignity’.

The actress said people should be wary about speculating on celebrity marriages and personal lives, because the public sometimes forms opinions based on inadequate information.

The interview also covered Namrah’s acting career. She remembered being offered a role in the drama Aik Aur Pakeezah, where she was to perform fully in Saraiki.

Initially, she was not sure about taking up the task and was motivated by actor Saqib Sameer to take up the part. The experience helped her grow as an actress and became a significant milestone of her career, said Namrah.

The Punjab government has ordered the closure of all theatres in the province from the 1st to the 13th of Muharram, according to a statement issued by the Punjab Arts Council.

The statement said no stage dramas, theatrical performances and cultural programmes will be allowed throughout the period in observance of the sacredness of Muharram.

Theatre managements have been asked to follow the restriction in letter and spirit and keep all entertainment events suspended for the first 13 days of the Islamic month.

Security arrangements for Ashura are also being finalised across the country.