LAHORE: The government of Punjab has banned the screening of Saim Siddiq’s ‘Joyland’ movie, less than 24 hours after the federal government decided to lift the ban, reported local media. The notice sent by Punjab Information and Culture Department to Sarmad Sultan Khoosat on November 17 reads that the ‘Joyland’ team cannot exhibit their film […]
LAHORE: Joyland, a Pakistani film portraying romance between a married man and a transgender woman, was cleared for domestic screenings on Wednesday, officials said, reversing a government ban. Lauded by critics, awarded the Jury Prize at Cannes, and nominated as Pakistan’s entry for next year’s Academy Awards, the movie was set to open in cinemas […]
The critically acclaimed film ‘Joy land’, Pakistan’s official entry to Oscars 2023, which was all set to release in Pakistan this month, has been banned in Pakistan. The movie that received global awards was prohibited from releasing here when religious groups and others protested its objectionable storyline where a middle-class man falls in love with […]
Pakistan Press Foundation strongly urges the government to reconsider ban on screening of the feature film “Joyland” movie that is Pakistan’s submission for the Academy Awards. Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) has strongly urged the federal Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to reconsider its decision to ban the screening of the feature film Joyland in Pakistan. […]
I remember the Ramadan of 2020. The Pandemic was in full swing. Work from home or living at work, whichever way one prefers to put it, coupled with the Holy month and a deep desire to watch some meaningful entertainment compelled the people of Pakistan to binge-watch the impeccable and masterclass Turkish show titled Ertugrul. […]
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Monday that film and drama could play an important role in improving Pakistan’s global image. Talking to a delegation of Pakistan Film Producers Association led by its Chairman Sheikh Amjad Rashid which met her here, she said improving the story, quality and technology of films was […]
ISLAMABAD: The censor boards of provinces have declined to pass five Indian Punjabi comedy films which had earlier got No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the previous government. The current government in the Centre seems to have changed the policy towards the Indian Punjabi comedy films. After the refusal of the censor boards to pass these […]
LAHORE: One of the finest actors of Pakistan who graced a number of television plays during the golden era of PTV, Aurangzeb Leghari, says if the government provides any patronage to message-oriented and socially relevant plays, quality theatre can be revived. Mr Leghari in an interview with Dawn not only threw light on the prevalent […]
LAHORE:Pakistan’s filmmaker won prestigious Stefanus Prize for interfaith harmony.Wagma Feroz, filmmaker, rights activist and journalist awarded Stefanus Prize for interfaith harmony in a selected gathering in Oslo, Norway on June 24. Wagma’s short film “She Makes Everything beautiful”, was the Grand Prize Winner in a competition under the Empower Women Media for 2021. It’s the […]
RAWALPINDI: The award distribution ceremony of NAQSH Digital Film Festival, a nationwide event to showcase short films and documentaries created by students, amateurs and emerging professionals, was held at the new auditorium of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU). Renowned actor Jamal Shah was the chief guest. Pakistani media industry from acting to film production and […]
ISLAMABAD – Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday launched two Pakistan Television Corporation’s projects, Film Logo and PakFlix in the country’s federal capital. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the PML-N leader vowed that the incumbent government wants to provide a platform where all stakeholders come together for resolving the problems of the industry. She detailed […]
ISLAMABAD: Egyptian Ambassador Tarek Mohamed Dahroug on Wednesday called on Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, and discussed matters of mutual interest, especially related to film, drama, and regional and international situations. During the meeting, they agreed to open dubbing centres in their countries to translate both the Egyptian and Pakistani films and dramas in respective […]
Iqra Aziz is disappointed after husband Yasir Hussain’s much-awaited film, Javed Iqbal gets banned by authorities. Turning to her Instagram on Friday, Iqra raised her voice in a social media outpour, urging the audience to accept the harsh reality of the serial killer and the lives he harmed. Iqra went on to share how this […]
DUBAI, Jan 22 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday said that drama, film and digital media were the best platforms to portray and promote image of a country in the world. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of screening of Pakistani films at Dubai Expo 2020 here, he said Pakistan used […]
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