Sadiq Saleem

Read exclusive interviews and coverage of Pakistani cinema, music and celebrity culture from Sadiq Saleem at Khaleej Times.

Atif Aslam: 'I became a star much earlier and stayed one. Now I'm ready to become an artist'

Atif Aslam: 'I became a star much earlier and stayed one. Now I'm ready to become an artist'

The Pakistani singer opens up about his first album in 18 years, fame, success and why 'Subah Aye Na' is the most personal record of his career

Commentary: Why Pakistan's OTT streaming dilemma needs a coexistence strategy

Commentary: Why Pakistan's OTT streaming dilemma needs a coexistence strategy

The country's challenge has never really been the quality of its stories

Meet the Pakistani designer behind Karan Aujla's wedding looks

Meet the Pakistani designer behind Karan Aujla's wedding looks

Couturier to the stars, Mohsin Naveed Ranjha talks about building a luxury label from Pakistan's Gujranwala and taking South Asian fashion to a global audience

Pakistani star Meera on her 'Psycho' comeback: 'How can you retire from creativity?'

Pakistani star Meera on her 'Psycho' comeback: 'How can you retire from creativity?'

The Pakistani film actress speaks about her upcoming film to be released in the UAE on Eid Al Adha

Exclusive: Sanam Saeed opens up on representing Pakistani cinema, culture at Cannes 2026

Exclusive: Sanam Saeed opens up on representing Pakistani cinema, culture at Cannes 2026

The Pakistani actress walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, showcasing stories of women and invisible labour the spotlight often forgets

Pakistan's counter to Dhurandhar? Makers of 'Mera Lyari' clear the air

Pakistan's counter to Dhurandhar? Makers of 'Mera Lyari' clear the air

As Dhurandhar places Lyari on the international stage through one lens, the makers of Mera Lyari are preparing a very different story: one told from within

'An artist should stay connected, not exposed': Pakistani actress Halima Sadia Khan

'An artist should stay connected, not exposed': Pakistani actress Halima Sadia Khan

With a global outlook shaping her artistic journey, the Dubai-based artiste represents a new generation of South Asian talent

Asha Bhosle dies: Pakistani fan writes how her voice resonated beyond borders

Asha Bhosle dies: Pakistani fan writes how her voice resonated beyond borders

A Pakistani fan remembers the power of the voice that had generations humming to her songs

Aag Lagay Basti Mein Review: Mahira Khan shines in this comedy of errors

Aag Lagay Basti Mein Review: Mahira Khan shines in this comedy of errors

The film, Pakistan's Eid release, stars Fahad Mustafa and Khan in leading roles

Look: Manish Malhotra delivers a grand finale at Dubai Fashion Week 2026

Look: Manish Malhotra delivers a grand finale at Dubai Fashion Week 2026

With Kriti Sanon as showstopper, the designer’s closing showcase, Inaya: The India Story, blends heritage craftsmanship with contemporary luxury