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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.

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The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.