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Topic: Pakistani Films

Fawad Khan’s Maula Jatt stalled in Punjab. Just business, not agenda film, says distributor

Fawad Khan-starrer The Legend of Maula Jatt's India release has faced stiff resistance from Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. Now I&B ministry has sought a stay from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Pakistani cinema wants space in Indian theatres. Fawad Khan’s Maula Jatt opens a window

Maula Jatt is only being released in India's Punjab. The film's distributor emphasised the film’s Punjabi roots to explain its limited initial release.

Fawad Khan’s Barzakh trailer leaves fans in awe. They call it cinematic masterpiece, insane

According to the trailer, which dropped on 1 July, Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed’s upcoming show Barzakh will integrate folklore and magic realism into its narrative.

Pakistan gears up for 1st Sindhi film after 26 yrs. Director says it can revive regional cinema

‘Indus Echoes’ is a co-production between Pakistani, South Korean, and Ecuadorian production houses and talents.

Pakistani film shot in just four days is going global with awards. It’s called Gulabo Rani

Many celebrities have lauded the film’s success, including veteran actor Manzar Sehbai, Pakistani actress Sarah Khan as well as fellow director Ali Kazmi.

China to release first Pakistani film in almost 40 years amid tensions with India

Parwaaz Hai Junoon, a military action romance, will hit Chinese theatres on 13 November. Originally released in 2018, it is the fifth-highest grossing Pakistani movie of all time.

Pakistani filmmaker Sarmad Khoosat won’t release Zindagi Tamasha so no one can ban it

After outrage & threats, Sarmad Khoosat's open letter says he must not release Zindagi Tamasha, doesn't want anyone to have 'pleasure' of banning his film.

Fewer Pakistanis are going to cinema halls because Indian films keep getting banned

Distributors in Pakistan say the absence of Indian films always affects business since very few in the country watch Hollywood films.

On Camera

What India can learn from Israel about atmanirbharta in defence

India’s fledgling defence industry has struggled to translate capacity into mass production or compete globally, resulting in continued reliance on imports.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.