This year, Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar; the two pop icons of Pakistani music industry has been nominated by the site. The most controversial actress Veena Malik has also been nominated by the site in Women category. Each user has to choose 10 celebrities from the list and rank them on the scale of 1 to 10, 1 being their most favorite and 10 being least favorite. At the end of the poll, the site declares 50 most desirable celebrities.

The poll was last held in 2011, Atif Aslam stood 25th and Ali Zafar stood 17th on top 50 favorite celebrity’s list. Veena Malik is nominated for the first time on this poll. The site also allows its users to nominate their celebrity if not listed already.

What are you waiting for? Go on, and vote for your favorite celebrity.
“Itimes Most Desirable 2012 poll”, Vote for “Times Most Desirable Men 2012“; Vote for “Times Most Desirable Women 2012”

Below are the criteria for the selection of the celebrity.
^*The Times 50 Most Desirable People list is based on a heady mix of popularity, sex appeal and beauty. A celebrity cannot be ranked No 1 consecutively for 2 years or occupy the top rank more than 3 times ever on Times Most Desirable Polls.

Additional Eligibility Criteria: Anyone who is of Indian origin or a foreigner, holds an Indian work permit for a minimum of three months, has acted in an Indian movie, television or has captured the imagination and fancy of the Indian public – thus upping their desirability quotient – will also be eligible for consideration for the Times poll 2012″

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In a survey recently conducted by Gallup Pakistan, a nationally representative sample of men and women from all over the Pakistan were asked whether they are in favor of Indian television channels to be shown on our nation’s cable networks or not.

The result showed a tight tussle between the viewers as 43% were in favor and 42% against it, while 15% of the population gave no answer. In a follow-up question, a nationally representative sample of men and women from all over the Pakistan were asked the following ‘conspiratorial’ question:

Some people believe that the Indian content is being showed on Pakistani cable networks to distract the public eye whereas others say that they are clearly being shown on public demand. At the end of the question, they asked “What is your opinion?” And the outcome of this question proved that a majority of 51% rejected the ‘conspiracy’ behind the availability of Indian channels and 26% agreed with the proposition, while 23% had no answer.

With our ‘dead’ entertainment industry (except the pop music that has been redefined after the success of the epic Coke Studio), do you people prefer to watch Indian television channels on our cable networks or not? Cast in your feedback!

The detailed survey with Graphs and additional information can be read here

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Though the voters turn out was not so great, as we also closed it after almost a week. But still it gives an idea about the general mindset of viewers and listeners. We were of the view that the show has achieved its purpose and has been considered a success. Before it starts losing its credibility(which it slightly lost in Coke Studio Season3) and engagement it should be ended. However, not every one think that way and we just gave them a chance to EXPRESS that.

Here are the detailed results of the Poll:

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