No new Urdu, Punjabi films, Pakistanis flock to watch Batman
August 20th, 2012 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) With no new Urdu or Punjabi films releasing on Eid in Pakistan, movie buffs in the port city of Karachi are flocking to theatres showing ... Read more...
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Pakistan salutes its own Mohammad Rafi
October 5th, 2011 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Pakistanis paid rich tributes on the 16th death anniversary of legendary playback singer Masood Rana, who was widely known as "Pakistani Rafi".The event was observed Tuesday, ... Read more...
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Flyover, park to be dedicated to Mehdi Hassan
April 25th, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, April 25 (IANS) A flyover and a park here would be dedicated to famous ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan, an official said.District Coordination Officer, Karachi, Muhammad Hussain Syed said the ... Read more...
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I wanted to do mischievous things on ‘Bigg Boss’: Veena Malik
December 26th, 2010 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Veena Malik's intimacy with Ashmit Patel in the "Bigg Boss" house set the TRPs soaring, but it wasn't enough for her as the controversial ... Read more...
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Noor Jahan being remembered today on her 10th anniversary
December 23rd, 2010 - 5:12 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Dec 23 (ANI): It's been 10 years since the fateful day the famous 'Queen of Melody' or Malika-e-Tarannum, Noor Jahan, passed away and today, she is being remembered by many.Born on ... Read more...
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2010 worst year for Pakistani film industry
December 12th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem
Islamabad, Dec 12 (IANS) The Pakistan film industry witnessed its worst year with only 12 movies, including regional language films, produced in 2010. Of the 12, only three were in ... Read more...
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‘India is Pakistan’s big brother when it comes to films’
September 18th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Sep 18 (IANS) India is Pakistan's big brother, as far as films are concerned, a Pakistani senator said here Saturday.
Nilofer Bakhtiyar, chairman of the country's senate committee on tourism and ... Read more...
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No Indian movies in Pakistani cinemas on Eid
August 27th, 2010 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem
Islamabad, Aug 27 (IANS) The Pakistani government has decided against allowing any new Indian film to be released in cinemas on Eid following demands from the local film industry.Federal ... Read more...
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Failure of Lollywood, driving Pakistanis towards Indian movies
August 3rd, 2009 - 2:02 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Aug 3 (ANI): Almost every cinema hall in Pakistan including those located in Northern Lahore and the Walled City are known for displaying Punjabi movies, but now they have switched to ... Read more...
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Eminent ghazal singer Iqbal Bano dies
April 21st, 2009 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
Lahore, April 21 (IANS) Eminent ghazal singer Iqbal Bano died here Tuesday. She was 74.
Musically talented, with a sweet and appealing voice, Bano developed a love for music from a young age, ... Read more...
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Pakistani cinema applauded at South Asia fest
June 30th, 2008 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Frederick Noronha
Panaji, June 30 (IANS) Nine Pakistani films - among the 45 movies screened at the South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) here - drew attention and appreciation here with their themes ... Read more...
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Bollywood blamed for sounding death knell for Lollywood
June 21st, 2008 - 6:25 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, June 21 (ANI): Bollywood films are raking in large amounts of cash in Pakistan, so much so that they have closed down the Urdu film industry, Lollywood, says film writer ... Read more...
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Tanuja’s ‘Hope…’, Pakistani film ‘Salaakhein’ hit screens Friday
April 17th, 2008 - 4:59 pm ICT by admin
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New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Three weeks after the first Pakistani film "Khuda Kay Liye" wowed the Indian audiences, another hit film from the country "Salaakhein" releases Friday. Tanuja Chandra's award winning ... Read more...
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Indian films reign in Pakistan because of their quality production, good scripts
April 12th, 2008 - 3:56 pm ICT by admin
Lahore, Apr 12 (ANI): Indian movies have made their way into Pakistani cinemas because of their quality production and good scripts, though local film makers are against screening of Bollywood films ... Read more...
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Pakistan allows Bollywood flick “Welcome” in theatres
February 8th, 2008 - 6:55 pm ICT by admin
Karachi, Feb.8 (ANI): The Pakistan Government today allowed the screening of the Bollywood film "Welcome" in theatres across the country.
The release of the film has come days after a Pakistan Senate standing ... Read more...
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Pakistan may allow regular screening of Bollywood movies soon
January 30th, 2008 - 1:25 pm ICT by admin
London, Jan.30 (ANI): A Parliamentary Committee on Culture in Pakistan is seriously considering lifting the ban on Bollywood movies, given that they are hugely popular with people in Pakistan.
According to a BBC ... Read more...
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Indian filmmakers have high hopes for the future of Pakistani films
November 28th, 2007 - 4:30 pm ICT by admin
Lahore, Nov 28 (ANI): Two acclaimed Indian filmmakers -- Govind Nihalani and Anwar Iqbal have expressed high hopes for the future of the film industry in Pakistan.
Participating in a seminar on interactive ... Read more...
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Bollywood film Godfather to be released in Lahore on Eid
November 14th, 2007 - 2:10 am ICT by admin
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