The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has selected the Pakistani short film Permanent Guest (Mustaqil Mehmaan) for its world premiere this year. The film is directed by Sana Jafri, who is also credited as its writer. The story is set in Lahore and follows Fatin, a 26-year-old preparing for a neighbourhood wedding with her mother,…
KARACHI: On the international front, Pakistani cinema is making an undeniably strong impact. The slow yet steady resurgence of the industry is finally being recognized on the global stage. After years of struggle, Pakistani films are gaining the commercial and critical recognition they deserve. Deemak and Nayab have won top honors at the Shanghai Cooperation…
Listen to article Love Guru, a new Pakistani romantic comedy starring Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed, made history this week as its trailer was showcased at New York’s Times Square — the first time a Pakistani film has ever been featured on the landmark’s giant digital screens. The trailer launch attracted a crowd of onlookers, fans, and…
