Mehr Jan

Why acid attacks persist in Pakistan
- By Mehr Jan
- June 10, 2026
ACID use in violent crimes has returned to national attention after a disturbing attack on a female doctor in Quetta that was captured on CCTV…

Finding Strength In Vulnerability: Hina Ashfaq Talks To Us
- By Mehr Jan
- June 1, 2026
Some careers begin with a carefully planned dream. Others unfold unexpectedly and quietly change the course of a life. For Pakistani artist Hina Ashfaq, the…

Cocaine, cameras and confidence
- By Mehr Jan
- May 23, 2026
THERE was something almost cinematic about the visuals. A woman accused of allegedly running one of Pakistan’s biggest cocaine networks walked through court premises…

The Real Ali Zafar
- By Mehr Jan
- May 4, 2026
In an exclusive interview with OTV Pakistan, the superstar reflects on a life shaped by ambition, faith and gratitude Long before the spotlight, sold…

A mother’s crime that shook Lahore
- By Mehr Jan
- April 28, 2026
I woke up to a disturbing story yesterday. A mother decided the only way she can end up marrying her lover was to slit…

Exclusive Interview: Ainy Jaffri on Growth, Risk and Returning to Live Performance
- By Mehr Jan
- April 20, 2026
Ainy Jaffri is stepping back onto the London stage with Rukhsati, an intimate one-act play exploring love, regret and emotional truths rarely voiced within South…

Enough noise — Islamabad was a win
- By Mehr Jan
- April 16, 2026
ALL eyes were on Pakistan and, for once, for the right reasons.At a time when the country has endured economic strain, political polarization and…

Areeba Habib: Learning to Slow Down in a Fast Industry
- By Mehr Jan
- April 14, 2026
There is something quietly disarming about Areeba Habib. She does not arrive with dramatic declarations about fame or reinvention. Instead, she talks about growth. The…

Meera is ‘Psycho’ and We Are Here For It!
- By Mehr Jan
- April 14, 2026
There is something unsettling about a film titled Psycho even before you know its full story. Maybe it’s just the title, or maybe it is…

Aena Khan Isn’t Trying to Fit In She’s Learning How to Stand Out
- By Mehr Jan
- April 6, 2026
There is a moment in every young actor’s career when visibility stops feeling exciting and starts feeling real. For Aena Khan, that moment came quietly…







