Entertainment
Pakistan Idol set for Oct 4 premiere on Geo TV
KARACHI: The wait is finally over: Pakistan’s biggest music reality show, Pakistan Idol 2025, will kick off on October 4 with its grand return to television screens.
The much-celebrated competition will be aired exclusively on Pakistan’s leading entertainment channel, Geo TV.
With excitement at its peak and dreams shining in the eyes of thousands of aspiring singers, the nation’s most-awaited music show promises to capture hearts once again.
This season’s judges’ panel features a stellar lineup: Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Fawad Khan, Zeb Bangash, and Bilal Maqsood. Adding charm and wit to the stage, the ever-energetic Shafaat Ali will host the show.
Together, they bring a magical blend of expertise, melody, and entertainment never before seen on Pakistani television.
Auditions kicked off in Sukkur and later reached Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Karachi, where hundreds of young singers showcased their talent. From classical renditions to regional folk melodies, extraordinary voices emerged in every city. Among the participants were differently-abled and visually impaired contestants, whose passion for music deeply moved both the judges and audiences.
Now, the chosen talent will step onto the grand stage, where their voices, journeys, and dreams will be tested before the star-studded judges’ panel. The show will not only highlight their singing abilities but also their stories of perseverance and dedication.
As anticipation builds, one question dominates: Who will be crowned Pakistan’s next superstar? The answer begins to unfold on October 4, when Pakistan Idol 2025 premieres, only on Geo TV.
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Fiza Ali extends heartwarming wishes to ex-husband on his second marriage
Actor and host Fiza Ali extended warm greetings to her ex-husband, Fawad Farouq, on his second marriage, and shared her daughter Faraal’s preparations on her official Instagram handle.
The actress wished him happiness and personal growth as he embarks on this new chapter of life.
“Not every story ends with a fight,” Ali wrote on an Instagram reel, showing her daughter happy and getting ready for the wedding.
At first glance, Faraal was spotted sharing her excitement with Farouq, and then the camera reopens on her mehendi-painted hands and formal attire.
Dropping a cute prep clip, the “Mehndi” actress noted: “Life doesn’t always go in one direction; sometimes silence says more than words.”
“Every story doesn’t end in fighting; sometimes the beautiful end is that we deliver positivity, grace, and strength to our children.”
Recalling her past, Ali said her daughter’s preparations for her father’s second marriage remind her that relations and respect could be changed, but “parenting could never be ended”.
The “Mor Mehal” star concluded with heart-warming greetings for her ex-husband, saying that a new chapter of his life will be with full joy and sincerity, may God make our ways easy.
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US revokes over 100,000 visas, targeting tourists, students, workers
In its ongoing anti-immigration move, the US has revoked over 100,000 visas, affecting tourists, international students, and skilled workers.
Marking a substantial uptick from the 40,000 revocations in 2024, the figure reflects stricter enforcement measures under US President Donald Trump’s second term.
Officials from the Trump administration stated that the crackdown is aimed at improving public safety and ensuring compliance with US immigration laws.
“US authorities are increasingly using court and police data to ensure visa holders comply fully with the law,” a State Department official stated.
Who’s affected by ongoing US visa cancellations?
The largest group affected by the current halt in US visa processing comprises those holding B1, B2, and B1/B2 visas, many of whom faced cancellations due to overstays or unauthorised work.
Around 8,000 student visas were revoked, of which nearly 500 were linked to drug offences. 2,500 cancellations impacted skilled professionals, including H-1B visa holders.
The US authorities are also targeting travellers with criminal records, including DUI, assault, theft, fraud, and drug-related offences.
This revocation campaign is part of a stricter policy aimed at improving data-sharing between government agencies.
An executive order signed on Trump’s first day in office allows authorities to cancel visas even after entry. Officials emphasised that visas are privileges, not guarantees, and that even minor violations will no longer be ignored.
Travellers within the US may face deportation, and those abroad are barred from entry. Affected individuals are advised to consult immigration lawyers, review revocation notices, and maintain transparency in future applications.
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