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Daily Archives: January 9, 2019

There should be more variation in Pakistani cinema: Sami Khan

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LAHORE: At a recent press conference for upcoming film Gumm, actor Sami Khan spoke of the evolution of Pakistan’s cinema industry. “The coming years will see our industry become the strongest it’s ever been,” he said. Promoting his upcoming film, Sami shared that Gumm is slated to release on January 11, 2018. He was joined by directors Kanza Zia […]


Malala Yousufzai’s biopic to have its premiere in London

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Bollywood film Gul Makai, which chronicles the life of Malala Yousufzai – the youngest Nobel-Laureate and an advocate for girls’ education – is all set to have its premiere in London on January 25, 2019, according to Entertainment Pakistan. The website also stated that Malala will be attending the premiere along with her family. Moreover, […]


Mayor for eliminating environmental pollution

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KARACHI – Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar has said that Karachi is facing many problems besides environmental pollution for which KMC taking various measures. “If any organisation is working in this connection then all possible help and cooperation will be provided to them by KMC. WWF performing well and hope more cooperation will continue.” He expressed […]


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‘Biochar can cut climate change impact on plants’

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KARACHI: Latest research initiatives taken up in various parts of the world on halophytes (salt-tolerant plants) came under discussion on Tuesday, the second day of an international conference currently in progress at the Karachi University (KU). The three-day event titled ‘Sustainable development: halophytes for green revolution’ has been organised by KU’s Institute of Sustainable Halophyte […]


Punjab info minister snaps at reporter over ‘question which creates contradiction

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Punjab Information and Culture Minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan on Tuesday lashed out at journalists for asking a question regarding his stance on comments made by Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq, who had questioned the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government’s efforts to turn Pakistan into an Islamic welfare state. While talking to reporters after attending an event […]


Pemra asks TV channels to observe decency in non-news content

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ISLAMABAD: The electronic media regulator has advised television channels to observe decency in their non-news content. In an advice issued to all TV channels, the Pakistan Ele­ctronic Media Regu­la­tory Authority (Pemra) on Tuesday asked them not to air dramas containing controversial themes, indecent clo­thing and gestures, controversial plots (involving infidelity and extramarital affairs, etc) and […]