2016 in focus: A look back at top entertainment stories of Pakistan
- 27-Dec-2016
The current year is almost gone, and soon we will be welcoming an entirely fresh 2017 with hopes and lots of dreams. The year 2016 has, so far, been a promising year for the entertainment industry in Pakistan during which we saw new film releases, prestigious international awards and some great performances. Here’s a look […]
Pakistanis who made us proud in 2016
- 26-Dec-2016
Flashing back to a passing year, we see eventful happenings that find an abode into our memory. And when you look at the moments driven by individual feats making your nation proud, you definitely owe them acknowledgment. There are personalities who raised the green flag at the international level. We are here reminiscing success stories […]
Oscar winner Sharmeen vows to tell untold stories
- 16-Dec-2016
KARACHI: Pakistan’s double-Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy has hailed new legislation outlawing the crime of “honour killings” as a turning point in the long-battle on violence against women, as she sets her sights on conquering her country’s silver screen. The filmmaker cast a spotlight on the issue with her documentary ‘A Girl In The River: […]
New track of ‘3 Bahadur – The Revenge of Baba Balaam’ is about togetherness, courage
- 03-Dec-2016
KARACHI: Sharmeen Obaid’s ‘3 Bahadur – The Revenge of Baba Balaam’ is almost ready to hit the cinemas this December and a just released song of the animated film gave us a little more foretaste of what should we be expecting from it. ARY Films and Waadi Animations on Saturday released a new track called […]
Sindh Provincial Assembly honours Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
- 01-Mar-2016
KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly paid tribute to filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, who yet again won the Academy Award for the category Best Documentary - Short Subject.
Sharmeen Obaid wins Oscar–here’s how social media reacted
- 29-Feb-2016
KARACHI: Users of social media website Twitter in Pakistan reacted in different manners to Pakistani director Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy's second Oscar win, ARY News reported.
Sharmeen Obaid clicks selfie with Canadian PM Trudeau at Davos
- 25-Jan-2016
Sharmeen Obaid had a fan moment when she clicked her 'favourite selfie' with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
PM Sharif vows to eradicate “honour killings” after Oscar nod
- 15-Jan-2016
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif vowed Pakistan would eradicate "evil" honour killings as he congratulated director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on her Oscar nomination for a harrowing documentary on the practice.
Sharmeen Obaid rubs shoulders with Madhuri Dixit
- 21-Nov-2015
Pakistani filmmaker and Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid rubbed shoulders with the Dhak Dhak girl, Madhuri Dixit in Delhi.