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International media Arab News report that Vin Diesel has hinted at Cristiano Ronaldo joining the Fast & Furious franchise. A photo shared on Instagram sparked global buzz but Ronaldo himself has not confirmed the news.

Directed, written, and produced by Seemab Gul, Ghost School is the only Pakistani feature film chosen for screening at the Red Sea International Film Festival. The film highlights the pressing issue of girls’ education and ghost schools in Pakistan, earning global attention.

Fans of the legendary Street Fighter franchise are in for a treat, as the third movie in the series is set to release in October 2026. The trailer has already created buzz, featuring Indian action star Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim, alongside WWE superstars Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.

January 2026 will see five major Hollywood films hit theatres, offering audiences a mix of horror, action, thriller, and survival drama. From Blumhouse’s Soulm8te and Lionsgate’s Greenland 2: Migration to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Rip, and Send Help, the month promises a diverse lineup of big‑screen entertainment.

Bollywood and Hollywood star Priyanka Chopra has revealed that her early career was marked by struggles, including a year of six consecutive flop films that forced her to rethink her path. Speaking at the Bridge Summit in Abu Dhabi, she said opportunities were often taken away, leaving her with no choice but to accept every project.

Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has been deported from the United Kingdom after his visa was revoked over undeclared pending cases. According to Geo News, Butt was detained alongside fellow YouTuber Nadeem Naniwala during an inquiry but later cleared of terrorism allegations. While Naniwala, a British national, was released, authorities discovered Butt had failed to disclose active cases when applying for his visa. Following the findings, the UK Home Office ordered his immediate departure, and he returned to Pakistan on…

Pakistani YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, has accused officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority (NCCIA) of abuse and demanding massive bribes following his bail in an online gambling apps case. He claims officers seized cryptocurrency worth millions and threatened to implicate his wife if payments were not made. NCCIA denies corruption, stressing a zero‑tolerance policy, while the allegations have sparked debate over accountability in Pakistan’s cybercrime investigations.

Popular YouTuber Saad‑ur‑Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, has publicly apologized to the nation after remaining silent for 100 days following his arrest and release in the gambling apps case. In a video uploaded to his channel, he expressed regret if any of his content had caused negative impact and pledged to cooperate fully with the courts.

Pakistan’s iconic duo Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan reunite on screen in the romantic film Neelofar, released nationwide after years of anticipation. Directed by Ammar Rasool, the movie features a star‑studded cast including Madiha Imam and Behroze Sabzwari, with Fawad also serving as co‑producer.

Pakistan is taking part for the first time in the 43rd Fajr Film Festival in Shiraz, Iran. Three films including Taxali Gate, Umro Ayyar A New Beginning and Actor in Law will be screened, giving Pakistani filmmakers a chance to share their work on an international platform.