KARACHI – Actor and singer Danyal Zafar is set to headline a new television drama following his ongoing performance in Zanjeerein, where he plays the role of Sarbuland Khan.

Zafar, who made his television debut with the Ramadan special Taana Bana, has since appeared in dramas including Stand Up Girl and Farrar. His portrayal in Zanjeerein has drawn positive responses from viewers, with fans closely following developments in the series and anticipating his next project.

According to reports, the actor will star opposite Komal Meer in an upcoming drama currently under production. Meer, known for her performances in a number of television projects, recently took on a more challenging role in Goonj, a drama inspired by real-life events.

The new serial is being filmed in Nathiagali and is written by Radain Shah and directed by Shahid Shafaat. The project marks another collaboration between the writer-director duo, whose previous work on Duniyapur received widespread attention.

The drama is tentatively titled Raqaas and is expected to air on Green Entertainment.

Further details regarding the plot and release date have yet to be announced.

LAHORE – Renowned Punjabi singer Tariq Tafu passed away in Lahore on Tuesday after a brief illness, marking a significant loss for the country’s music industry.

He was the son of legendary tabla maestro Tafu Khan, a celebrated figure in Pakistan’s classical music tradition who collaborated with several leading musicians over the course of his career.

Tariq Tafu built a successful career as a singer in his own right and was widely recognised for his popular track Lahore Lahore Aye, which became particularly associated with Lahore’s cultural celebrations and festive occasions.

The song, often played during local festivals, earned widespread popularity and became one of his most recognisable works among Punjabi music listeners.

According to family sources, the singer had been undergoing treatment for his condition prior to his death.

His passing has drawn condolences from across the music community, with fans and fellow artists expressing grief over the loss of a prominent voice in Punjabi music.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

KARACHI – Singer and songwriter Asim Azhar has reassured fans about his health after a photograph from a hospital setting circulating on social media sparked concern among followers.

The image, shared by the artist on Instagram Stories, showed him wearing a nebuliser mask with the caption “Welcome Back,” prompting widespread speculation and messages of concern from fans.

Addressing the situation in a subsequent post, Asim clarified that he is recovering from a throat infection and stressed that his condition is not serious.

He apologised for worrying his followers, adding that doctors had advised him to rest and reduce his workload following an exceptionally busy schedule.

The singer also expressed gratitude for the continued support from fans, saying the positive response to his recent releases, Arzoo and Tu Hai Wohi, had been encouraging during his recovery period.

He added that the love and appreciation from listeners had helped lift his spirits as he takes time to recuperate.