Celebrities show support for PTI’s Azadi March

A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) convoy marched to Islamabad yesterday, led by former prime minister Imran Khan. PTI supporters also organized their own peaceful protests throughout the country. However, the protests turned violent when law enforcement officials intervened with force in an effort to breakup the protestors. This comes after what has been a week of…

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In pictures & videos: Karan Johar’s star-studded 50th birthday bash

Indian filmmaker Karan Johar turned 50 this week and threw a grand birthday bash on Wednesday, 25th May for his celebrity friends at Mumbai’s YRF Studios. As expected, the who’s who of Bollywood turned up and it was THE place to be. A bevy of A-listers were present including Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai,…

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Politicians & luxury goods part 2: Hina Rabbani Khar

As the ban on imported luxury items takes effect, we can't help but wonder how our favorite politicians intend to survive this. After all, when it comes to true luxury, the kind that's found in Fendi boutiques and Birkin showrooms, it's our leaders who are most inclined to dip into their foreign reserves. And while…

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Must listen: The soulful, melodious & profound OST of Kamli

Following the success of one of Sarmad Sultan Khoosat's co-production -- Joyland -- which has received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, the filmmaker is all geared up to release his next feature in local cinemas, titled Kamli. Featuring ace performers like Saba Qamar, Sania Saeed, Nimra Bucha and introducing Hamza Khawaja, the film…

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Veteran actor Sajjad Kishwar passes away at the age of 89

Renowned Pakistani film, television and radio actor Sajjad Kishwar breathed his last on Tuesday in Rawalpindi after a protracted illness. He was 89 years old. He is survived by a son, two daughters and grandchildren. He was born in the early 1930s in Ludhiana, Punjab in what was then known as British India. Kishwar, who began…

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Politicians & luxury goods part 1: Maryam Nawaz

As the ban on imported luxury items takes effect, we can't help but wonder how our favorite politicians intend to survive this. After all, when it comes to true luxury, the kind that's found in Fendi boutiques and Hermès showrooms, it's our leaders who are most inclined to dip into their foreign reserves. And while…

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SOC Films in collaboration with the National Commission for Human Rights launches a documentary series ‘Forsaken’

Minorities in Pakistan often face a uphill battle of coexistence, yet their voices are suppressed. In connection to Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's ongoing efforts to highlight the voice of religious minorities about the discrimination they face in Pakistan, SOC Films and the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) have officially launched a collaborative 5-part short documentary series…

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Saim Sadiq’s Joyland receives rave reviews from international film critics

Filmmaker Saim Sadiq has created a memorable moment in history as his feature film Joyland became the first Pakistani film to make the official selection at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The filmmaker recently attended the fest with his team and Pakistanis are gushing praises about the extraordinary feat. We are still eagerly waiting for the…

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Nach Punjaban caught in clash between artist and label

Over the past weekend, Indian filmmaker Karan Johar unveiled the trailer for his upcoming film Jugg Jugg Jeeyo. Just before the two-minute mark, audiences were greeted with a tune that is familiar, particularly to Pakistanis. A chorus of male voices sings the hook from Abrar Ul Haq's 2002 hit song Nach Punjaban. Within a few hours,…

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Pakistani-American entrepreneur releases cookware line with Selena Gomez

Pakistani-American Shiza Shahid recently collaborated with superstar Selena Gomez for a cookware line. Shiza is the founder of Our Place, an initiative that celebrates the ways in which people from different cultures cook and share meals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Our Place (@ourplace) Our Place pursues its mission in various…

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