The Perils of Misreporting COVID-19 on April 17, 2020The Chinese government remained mum about COVID-19 long before its outbreak and it appears as if the governing bodies around the world are likely misreporting cases of the lethal virus. At least 43,000 asymptomatic civilians in China tested positive for coronavirus and were excluded from the official count of 80,000 cases, South China Morning Post […]
Producer Nausheen Agha files FIR against Aagha Ali and Hina Altaf on January 21, 2020Islamabad-based producer Nausheen Agha registered first information report complaint last week holding actors Aagha Ali and Hina Altaf for allegedly abandoning an ongoing drama production and taking a hefty sum of money with them. Director Sohail Iftikhar Khan and Production Manager Gul Zaib Nawaz also came under fire for a similar offence. What led to […]
‘Alif’ truly symbolises my vision as a director: Haseeb Hasan on December 6, 2019Pakistani television and film director Haseeb Hasan took his passion seriously to serve the greater cause of storytelling. This year, he introduced us to an emerging phenomenon Alif, a drama unlike any other. The play has sparked high hopes for Pakistan’s waning television industry deprived of effective storylines and social messaging. Find out more as […]
Celebrating International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 26, 2019It comes to me as no surprise that violence against women remains the core of all problems in Pakistan. From rape, honour killings, child marriages, domestic violence and harassment making headlines daily in national press, the call for action to put these practices to shame is my job as a responsible citizen. Today, I had […]
An actor with six-pack abs cannot fit every character: Ehteshamuddin on November 5, 2019We seek inspiration from legends on screen but many thrive behind the lens too. Mohammed Ehteshamuddin, Pakistan’s veteran director, has created a niche for himself in Pakistan’s showbiz world. Known to bring dead stories to life, we bear witness to some of his prolific works in television. In an exclusive with Daily Times, Mohammed Ehteshamuddin […]
In the name of #MeToo and Feminism on October 24, 2019The culture of falsely accusing men of sexual misconduct has smeared the basis of #MeToo. Sadly, ‘self-righteous’ feminists, who hold men accountable for most crimes, have overlooked the case of Mohammad Afzal Mehmood, a lecturer at MAO College, who committed suicide following fabricated sexual harassment allegations. Have feminists turned a blind eye to what they […]
Talash could be the first feature film on malnutrition: Zeeshan Khan on October 17, 2019Director Zeeshan Khan, best known as Zeekay is ready for his big break as a director, this time for producing his debut feature film ‘Talash’, Pakistan’s first on malnutrition. In an exclusive interview, he talked about the film’s subject and his motivation behind it. Tell us more about your production house Zeekay Films. I was […]
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ — a compelling masterpiece on October 7, 2019‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, based on Margaret Atwood’s celebrated novel, came to life on screen in 2017. Frontwoman Elisabeth Moss stars as Offred (June Osborne), a mid-aged woman forced to live as a handmaid under an unforeseen tyrannical rule. She, alongside a crowd of other handmaids bear children of infertile married couples and withstand the worst […]
‘Kuch Sach Kuch Kahani’ inspired by our day-to-day life’s challenges on October 4, 2019PTV Home had its share of downfalls in the past but the year 2019 has sparked high hopes from it. Freshman drama series Kuch Sach Kuch Kahani, comprising of new weekly social plays has reinvented its image, withstanding liberal ideas and stellar performances. The series, inspired by our day-to-day challenges in life, amalgamates unique narratives […]
I forayed into mainstream cinema with ‘Parey Hut Love’: Shahbaz Shigri on September 4, 2019Man of the hour Shahbaz Shigri returned to the big screen in the successful feature film ‘Parey Hut Love’, essaying the role of Hasan. He previously amassed a decent fan base following his role in the controversial movie Slackistan. Known widely for his direction in Gol Chakkar and Sole Search, he is also a skilled […]