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Pak tannery second best in Asia
LAHORE – The energy-starved leather industry had largest ever participation in Asian Pacific Leather Fair Hong Kong this year. More than 75 companies participated in the fair. Pakistan first time participated in global contest of tannery of the year 2013 and Pakistani tannery based at Lahore was decorated with first position in highly commended award of Asia and was declared second best tannery in Asia after Japan. The award ceremony was held in Hong Kong among hundreds of tanners from all over the world.
The awards for Europe, Africa, Asia and South America were decided by panel of judges. The finalist made presentations about their commitment to environment community, quality and best practices. Pakistan first time participated in the contest and Lahore based tannery M/s Royal Leather Industries picked the award.
Pak tannery second best in Asia
LAHORE – The energy-starved leather industry had largest ever participation in Asian Pacific Leather Fair Hong Kong this year. More than 75 companies participated in the fair. Pakistan first time participated in global contest of tannery of the year 2013 and Pakistani tannery based at Lahore was decorated with first position in highly commended award of Asia and was declared second best tannery in Asia after Japan. The award ceremony was held in Hong Kong among hundreds of tanners from all over the world.
The awards for Europe, Africa, Asia and South America were decided by panel of judges. The finalist made presentations about their commitment to environment community, quality and best practices. Pakistan first time participated in the contest and Lahore based tannery M/s Royal Leather Industries picked the award.
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Infomatrix Competition: Gold medals and greenhouses The Express Tribune
Quetta: If you ever wanted a greenhouse that can literally run on remote control, then you need to talk to Waleed Bashir.
Hailing from Khuzdar, this 15 year old Pakistani recently bagged the Grand Winner position, along with a gold medal, at the International Infomatrix Asia Computer Competition, held between April 18 and 21 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Infomatrix is an annual international computer project competition which aims at bringing together computer science students from across Asia. Although the Infomatrix competitions have been held since 2003, this was the first International Computer Project Olympiad.
This means that Bashir beat out competitors and projects from over 20 countries. Participating nations included Russia, India, Bangladesh, Georgia, Bosnia, Ukraine, Kyrghzstan, Azerbaijan, and Kenya, and judges had to choose between hundreds of projects. They chose Bashirs Green Automation project .
Bashir, a ninth grader at the Quetta chapter of Pakturk International Schools & Colleges, designed an automation system that illustrates how to control a greenhouse with only a computer and an internet connection. With heat, water level, humidity and other factors controlled through strategically installed sensors, there is virtually no need for human attendants,.
Thats not all; the energy required for the functioning of the system is provided by movable solar panels that follow the position of the sun for the best possible energy recovery.
The honor and the pride belong to my country, Pakistan. They belong to my school and teacher, and to my parents, he said. Carrying our flag on an international platform, with dignity and honour, was my dream, he said.
In addition to this, students from Pakturk schools across the country hold countless awards. Through many international competitions held in 2012, the Quetta chapter of the same institution won a gold medal in Turkmenistan and a silver medal in Turkey.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 23rd, 2013.
Quetta: If you ever wanted a greenhouse that can literally run on remote control, then you need to talk to Waleed Bashir.
Hailing from Khuzdar, this 15 year old Pakistani recently bagged the Grand Winner position, along with a gold medal, at the International Infomatrix Asia Computer Competition, held between April 18 and 21 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Infomatrix is an annual international computer project competition which aims at bringing together computer science students from across Asia. Although the Infomatrix competitions have been held since 2003, this was the first International Computer Project Olympiad.
This means that Bashir beat out competitors and projects from over 20 countries. Participating nations included Russia, India, Bangladesh, Georgia, Bosnia, Ukraine, Kyrghzstan, Azerbaijan, and Kenya, and judges had to choose between hundreds of projects. They chose Bashirs Green Automation project .
Bashir, a ninth grader at the Quetta chapter of Pakturk International Schools & Colleges, designed an automation system that illustrates how to control a greenhouse with only a computer and an internet connection. With heat, water level, humidity and other factors controlled through strategically installed sensors, there is virtually no need for human attendants,.
Thats not all; the energy required for the functioning of the system is provided by movable solar panels that follow the position of the sun for the best possible energy recovery.
The honor and the pride belong to my country, Pakistan. They belong to my school and teacher, and to my parents, he said. Carrying our flag on an international platform, with dignity and honour, was my dream, he said.
In addition to this, students from Pakturk schools across the country hold countless awards. Through many international competitions held in 2012, the Quetta chapter of the same institution won a gold medal in Turkmenistan and a silver medal in Turkey.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 23rd, 2013.
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Indus Hospital introduces E-Cardiology in country
Indus Hospital for the first time in the medical history of Pakistan is starting E-Cardiology, which focuses on monitoring and providing immediate help to any heart patient, electronically. The Cardiology team at The Indus Hospital, along with the help of Health Information Management system, has made it possible for any image or video to be transferred from the hospital to the cardiologist’s cell phone within seconds.
Now, the staff is able to transfer an ECG, X-ray image, lab report, coronary angiogram or echocardiogram to the consultant’s phone within no time. This practice has helped save lives as the time taken for an expert decision has been minimised to a few minutes even during the night. The project has been accomplished by the Health Information Management system and the cost incurred on every transfer of image is less than Rs 6.
“It has been successfully used for the past few months and is an accomplishment for The Indus Hospital for initiating emergency electronic cardiac service which facilitates decision making through rapid and effective communication. This has and would certainly make a major difference in providing emergency cardiac care to our patients,” commented Dr Sajid Dhakam, Director Cardiac Services at Indus Hospital.
Indus Hospital introduces E-Cardiology in country | Business Recorder
Indus Hospital for the first time in the medical history of Pakistan is starting E-Cardiology, which focuses on monitoring and providing immediate help to any heart patient, electronically. The Cardiology team at The Indus Hospital, along with the help of Health Information Management system, has made it possible for any image or video to be transferred from the hospital to the cardiologist’s cell phone within seconds.
Now, the staff is able to transfer an ECG, X-ray image, lab report, coronary angiogram or echocardiogram to the consultant’s phone within no time. This practice has helped save lives as the time taken for an expert decision has been minimised to a few minutes even during the night. The project has been accomplished by the Health Information Management system and the cost incurred on every transfer of image is less than Rs 6.
“It has been successfully used for the past few months and is an accomplishment for The Indus Hospital for initiating emergency electronic cardiac service which facilitates decision making through rapid and effective communication. This has and would certainly make a major difference in providing emergency cardiac care to our patients,” commented Dr Sajid Dhakam, Director Cardiac Services at Indus Hospital.
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Outstanding individuals honoured by ACCA Chief Executive in visit to Pakistan
Outstanding achievements by two individuals were recognised when the Chief Executive of ACCA, Helen Brand, visited Pakistan recently. Helen Brand presented the ACCA Achievement Award to Mr Shehzad Yousuf, Deputy Chief Financial Officer with the Karachi Electric Supply Company, for his contribution to the accountancy profession in Pakistan. She also awarded a gold medal to ACCA student Aqsa Waseem for achieving the highest marks in the world in ACCA’s final professional level examinations.
This is the first ever gold medal and Achievement Award in Pakistan. The awards were presented at Indus Hall, Avari, on 31 January, 2013.
Mr Shehzad Yousuf, who received the ACCA Achievement award for his outstanding contribution to the accountancy profession in Pakistan, is the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC).
He has been working closely with the management and has been instrumental in the turnaround of KESC. Prior to this he was working as Chief Internal Auditor Pakistan State Oil Co. Ltd (PSO).
Mr Shehzad is a qualified member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), where he has won a gold medal for his outstanding academic performance.
In making the presentation to Mr Shehzad, Helen Brand said:
“Not only has Mr Shehzad achieved a great deal in the field of accountancy, but he has always strived to ensure that others get the opportunity to excel in the profession.
“ He is a great believer in capacity building and has been a key player at setting up training regimes at both PSO & KESC. He is currently managing the training scheme at KESC which is providing opportunity for 80 young finance professionals.
“ His experience, achievements and dedication to supporting the next generation of finance professionals makes him a worthy recipient of this award,” said Helen Brand.
Helen Brand also presented the ACCA Gold Medal to Ms Aqsa Waseem, who achieved the highest combined marks in the final professional level papers in the ACCA examinations in June 2012. In total, Aqsa Waseem, who lives in Lahore, achieved the highest marks worldwide for five out of fourteen ACCA exams.
She thinks accounting is a wonderful field for someone who is career oriented, and is grateful to financial management professor Sir Atiq Riaz, in helping her to succeed in the ACCA exams.
Helen Brand said; “I am delighted to have been able to make this presentation to Aqsa, since I am well aware of the hard work and ability which is required to excel in the ACCA examinations,
“We make no apology for making the exams demanding, since that ensures we meet the needs and expectations of employers around the world, who recognize the value of our examinations and can be sure that those who qualify with us will be of the highest standard.
So, for someone to excel in these examinations indicates they are a special individual and I am sure that Aqsa has a glittering career ahead of her.”
Outstanding individuals honoured by ACCA Chief Executive in visit to Pakistan - Economy Age
Outstanding achievements by two individuals were recognised when the Chief Executive of ACCA, Helen Brand, visited Pakistan recently. Helen Brand presented the ACCA Achievement Award to Mr Shehzad Yousuf, Deputy Chief Financial Officer with the Karachi Electric Supply Company, for his contribution to the accountancy profession in Pakistan. She also awarded a gold medal to ACCA student Aqsa Waseem for achieving the highest marks in the world in ACCA’s final professional level examinations.
This is the first ever gold medal and Achievement Award in Pakistan. The awards were presented at Indus Hall, Avari, on 31 January, 2013.
Mr Shehzad Yousuf, who received the ACCA Achievement award for his outstanding contribution to the accountancy profession in Pakistan, is the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC).
He has been working closely with the management and has been instrumental in the turnaround of KESC. Prior to this he was working as Chief Internal Auditor Pakistan State Oil Co. Ltd (PSO).
Mr Shehzad is a qualified member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), where he has won a gold medal for his outstanding academic performance.
In making the presentation to Mr Shehzad, Helen Brand said:
“Not only has Mr Shehzad achieved a great deal in the field of accountancy, but he has always strived to ensure that others get the opportunity to excel in the profession.
“ He is a great believer in capacity building and has been a key player at setting up training regimes at both PSO & KESC. He is currently managing the training scheme at KESC which is providing opportunity for 80 young finance professionals.
“ His experience, achievements and dedication to supporting the next generation of finance professionals makes him a worthy recipient of this award,” said Helen Brand.
Helen Brand also presented the ACCA Gold Medal to Ms Aqsa Waseem, who achieved the highest combined marks in the final professional level papers in the ACCA examinations in June 2012. In total, Aqsa Waseem, who lives in Lahore, achieved the highest marks worldwide for five out of fourteen ACCA exams.
She thinks accounting is a wonderful field for someone who is career oriented, and is grateful to financial management professor Sir Atiq Riaz, in helping her to succeed in the ACCA exams.
Helen Brand said; “I am delighted to have been able to make this presentation to Aqsa, since I am well aware of the hard work and ability which is required to excel in the ACCA examinations,
“We make no apology for making the exams demanding, since that ensures we meet the needs and expectations of employers around the world, who recognize the value of our examinations and can be sure that those who qualify with us will be of the highest standard.
So, for someone to excel in these examinations indicates they are a special individual and I am sure that Aqsa has a glittering career ahead of her.”
Outstanding individuals honoured by ACCA Chief Executive in visit to Pakistan - Economy Age
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The Centaurus Mall
The Centaurus is a building project in Islamabad, Pakistan. Designed by British architectural company WS Atkins, it comprises three skyscrapers, containing corporate offices, residential apartments and a 5-star hotel. The tallest skyscrapers in the city have 41 stories and all three are linked by a shopping mall. The Centaurus Hotel is the symbol of a new and modern Pakistan. Its estimated cost is $350 million USD.[3] The Centaurus Mall is located over four-storey, which has around 250 shops, The Centaurus Mall features a five-screen cinema, a “fun city” for children, a food court featuring international fast food chain outlets, and four levels of parking in the basement.
Some of the facilities are still under construction
The Centaurus is a building project in Islamabad, Pakistan. Designed by British architectural company WS Atkins, it comprises three skyscrapers, containing corporate offices, residential apartments and a 5-star hotel. The tallest skyscrapers in the city have 41 stories and all three are linked by a shopping mall. The Centaurus Hotel is the symbol of a new and modern Pakistan. Its estimated cost is $350 million USD.[3] The Centaurus Mall is located over four-storey, which has around 250 shops, The Centaurus Mall features a five-screen cinema, a “fun city” for children, a food court featuring international fast food chain outlets, and four levels of parking in the basement.
Some of the facilities are still under construction
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KVTC holds pioneering “Right to Work” Conference
For Mumtaz Rafiq, who is one such child, enrolling at the Karachi Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) 14 years ago was a life-changing decision. After two years of culinary training, he got a job at a fast-food chain and now earns Rs14,000 a month.
The centre, located in Phase IV, DHA, focuses on providing vocational training to people with cognitive disabilities. “It started off with a promise – to aim for something greater than the simple rehabilitation of totally neglected members of society. Slowly, people with similar goals started joining the initiative,” said Imran Sohail, who is a speech therapy specialist at the centre and develops the curriculum for children with cognitive disabilities. “We shattered the myth that children with cognitive disabilities cannot learn, hold jobs, earn livelihoods and live independently.”
Training centre helps people with cognitive disabilities prove they can hold jobs too – The Express Tribune
For Mumtaz Rafiq, who is one such child, enrolling at the Karachi Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) 14 years ago was a life-changing decision. After two years of culinary training, he got a job at a fast-food chain and now earns Rs14,000 a month.
The centre, located in Phase IV, DHA, focuses on providing vocational training to people with cognitive disabilities. “It started off with a promise – to aim for something greater than the simple rehabilitation of totally neglected members of society. Slowly, people with similar goals started joining the initiative,” said Imran Sohail, who is a speech therapy specialist at the centre and develops the curriculum for children with cognitive disabilities. “We shattered the myth that children with cognitive disabilities cannot learn, hold jobs, earn livelihoods and live independently.”
Training centre helps people with cognitive disabilities prove they can hold jobs too – The Express Tribune
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Female Carpenters! Now THAT’S a First!
Female Carpenters! Now THAT (Video Link)
Molding a plain hard matter in a form that makes it distinguished and different from the rest is a real arduous task. Bibi Amna is mastering this art and mastering very artistically. Bibi Amna is a carpenter from beautiful valley of Hunza. Bibi Amna is the first woman carpenter in Hunza who is not only reshaping wooden pieces, but also her future.
Bibi Amna has motivated many other women and over the span of four years more than 35 women have stepped into this field. Today all of them are earning a respectable living for their families and are contributing productively towards Pakistan’s economy.
In a society where women are looked upto as weaker gender whose first and only preference should be to make her house; Bibi Amna is pursuing a career that demands strength and courage and is working on building elements and structures. Not only this, she aspires to start her own venture – a construction company via which she can design and décor various cities of Pakistan.
Bibi Amna is an ordinary Pakistani girl who worked towards accomplishment of her dreams with complete dedication. Today she is designing and opening new horizons for a brighter Pakistan. Bibi Amna is an inspiration for all Pakistani girls, she is the face of a positive Pakistan for the rest of the world and a person who deserves to be promoted and be a part of Pakistani news.
Bibi Amna is a strong supporter of positive women empowerment by means of education and skill attainment. She propagates a message that is vital for growth of any society, especially for women and the message is of not underestimating yourself, having self confidence and a desire to be a support for other instead of being dependent on them.
Female Carpenters! Now THAT (Video Link)
Molding a plain hard matter in a form that makes it distinguished and different from the rest is a real arduous task. Bibi Amna is mastering this art and mastering very artistically. Bibi Amna is a carpenter from beautiful valley of Hunza. Bibi Amna is the first woman carpenter in Hunza who is not only reshaping wooden pieces, but also her future.
Bibi Amna has motivated many other women and over the span of four years more than 35 women have stepped into this field. Today all of them are earning a respectable living for their families and are contributing productively towards Pakistan’s economy.
In a society where women are looked upto as weaker gender whose first and only preference should be to make her house; Bibi Amna is pursuing a career that demands strength and courage and is working on building elements and structures. Not only this, she aspires to start her own venture – a construction company via which she can design and décor various cities of Pakistan.
Bibi Amna is an ordinary Pakistani girl who worked towards accomplishment of her dreams with complete dedication. Today she is designing and opening new horizons for a brighter Pakistan. Bibi Amna is an inspiration for all Pakistani girls, she is the face of a positive Pakistan for the rest of the world and a person who deserves to be promoted and be a part of Pakistani news.
Bibi Amna is a strong supporter of positive women empowerment by means of education and skill attainment. She propagates a message that is vital for growth of any society, especially for women and the message is of not underestimating yourself, having self confidence and a desire to be a support for other instead of being dependent on them.
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Motorcyclists participating in NLC Motorcycle Race in Rawalpindi
Atleast its a start!!!
Atleast its a start!!!
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Gas reserves found in Kirthar belt
ISLAMABAD, May 3: A new gas reserve has been found in Kirthar range, the petroleum ministry said on Friday.
Italian energy major ENI with joint venture partners Pakistan Petroleum Ltd and Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company made the discovery in the Kirthar Fold Belt region, 270km north of Karachi.
“During the production testing gas flowed at 33 million cubic feet per day highlighting an excellent potential for the future energy needs of the country,” the ministry said in a statement.
Officials said that under an early production scheme, gas supply from the new reserve would be possible within three years.
Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Sohail Wajahat Siddiqui said the discovery was “good news for the nation and the energy sector of Pakistan”.
The discovery of new oil and gas reservoirs were “vital” to cope with the prevailing energy shortage in the country, Mr Siddiqui said.
ENI has been in Pakistan since 2000 and is the country’s largest producer, with an average production of 54,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2011.
Gas reserves found in Kirthar belt | Newspaper | DAWN.COM
ISLAMABAD, May 3: A new gas reserve has been found in Kirthar range, the petroleum ministry said on Friday.
Italian energy major ENI with joint venture partners Pakistan Petroleum Ltd and Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company made the discovery in the Kirthar Fold Belt region, 270km north of Karachi.
“During the production testing gas flowed at 33 million cubic feet per day highlighting an excellent potential for the future energy needs of the country,” the ministry said in a statement.
Officials said that under an early production scheme, gas supply from the new reserve would be possible within three years.
Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Sohail Wajahat Siddiqui said the discovery was “good news for the nation and the energy sector of Pakistan”.
The discovery of new oil and gas reservoirs were “vital” to cope with the prevailing energy shortage in the country, Mr Siddiqui said.
ENI has been in Pakistan since 2000 and is the country’s largest producer, with an average production of 54,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2011.
Gas reserves found in Kirthar belt | Newspaper | DAWN.COM
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3D-animated content: Pakistani company creates animated show for the UAE
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Pakistani animators are at par with animation artists from Vietnam, South Korea and Singapore – countries known for high-quality production of 3D-animated content – according to Stu Gamble, head of creative and production at Fanar Production, a UAE-based computer-generated animation company.
Gamble was speaking to The Express Tribune on Thursday evening at a dinner organised to celebrate the launch of Mansour Cartoon – an animated cartoon series for Emirati children produced in the Karachi studio of Ice Animations, an animation company which is part of the Lakson Group. Gamble said Ice Animations and other Pakistani visual effect companies have the potential to compete in the global animation industry.
“Cartoon Network and other top producers from the West have actually said that it [Pakistani animation] is very high-quality animation. So you’re actually standing up against some of the bigger animation houses,” he said.
Mansour Cartoon is a project of the Mobadala Development Company, which was established in 2002 by the Abu Dhabi government and has interests in a range of fields, including healthcare, infrastructure, financial services, aerospace, real estate, metals and mining and information and communications technology.
3D-animated content: Pakistani company creates animated show for the UAE – The Express Tribune
KARACHI:
Pakistani animators are at par with animation artists from Vietnam, South Korea and Singapore – countries known for high-quality production of 3D-animated content – according to Stu Gamble, head of creative and production at Fanar Production, a UAE-based computer-generated animation company.
Gamble was speaking to The Express Tribune on Thursday evening at a dinner organised to celebrate the launch of Mansour Cartoon – an animated cartoon series for Emirati children produced in the Karachi studio of Ice Animations, an animation company which is part of the Lakson Group. Gamble said Ice Animations and other Pakistani visual effect companies have the potential to compete in the global animation industry.
“Cartoon Network and other top producers from the West have actually said that it [Pakistani animation] is very high-quality animation. So you’re actually standing up against some of the bigger animation houses,” he said.
Mansour Cartoon is a project of the Mobadala Development Company, which was established in 2002 by the Abu Dhabi government and has interests in a range of fields, including healthcare, infrastructure, financial services, aerospace, real estate, metals and mining and information and communications technology.
3D-animated content: Pakistani company creates animated show for the UAE – The Express Tribune
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Aamir Atlas wins final to become Asian Champion
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Aamir Atlas Khan brushed aside Kuwait’s Abdullah Al Mezayan in three sets to become the first Pakistani in 14 years to win the Asian Squash Championship on Sunday at the Islamabad Sport Complex.
Khan triumphed over Al Mezayan after an impressive performance with figures of 11-9, 11-3, 11-8.
Speaking to Dawn.com, Khan said the victory was the result of his hard work and he was happy to have won a title for Pakistan.
“I am very happy and I am sure that after this victory, squash in Pakistan will see better days,” Khan said. The twenty-two year old had earlier said that he was using the home advantage to his benefit.
“I knew I had advantage of home glass court and crowd, and I took advantage of both,” he said.
Khan had beaten Asyraf Azan of Malaysia 11-5, 11-6, 11-6 in the semi-final on Saturday.
He added that his expectations before the start of the tournament were low because he had just recovered from an injury; however, his goal was to win the Asian title for which he worked hard.
Aamir Atlas wins final to become Asian Champion | Sport | DAWN.COM
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Aamir Atlas Khan brushed aside Kuwait’s Abdullah Al Mezayan in three sets to become the first Pakistani in 14 years to win the Asian Squash Championship on Sunday at the Islamabad Sport Complex.
Khan triumphed over Al Mezayan after an impressive performance with figures of 11-9, 11-3, 11-8.
Speaking to Dawn.com, Khan said the victory was the result of his hard work and he was happy to have won a title for Pakistan.
“I am very happy and I am sure that after this victory, squash in Pakistan will see better days,” Khan said. The twenty-two year old had earlier said that he was using the home advantage to his benefit.
“I knew I had advantage of home glass court and crowd, and I took advantage of both,” he said.
Khan had beaten Asyraf Azan of Malaysia 11-5, 11-6, 11-6 in the semi-final on Saturday.
He added that his expectations before the start of the tournament were low because he had just recovered from an injury; however, his goal was to win the Asian title for which he worked hard.
Aamir Atlas wins final to become Asian Champion | Sport | DAWN.COM
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Pakistani film 'Lamha' wins award at DC South Asian Film Festival
Pakistani feature film, Lamha (also known as Seedlings) won the Best Feature Film Award at the DC South Asian Film Festival – where it was the only Pakistani film to be aired.
The award was presented by the Indian Ambassador to the US, Nirupama Rao, to Producer Meher Jaffri.
Jaffri, who is also an actor, also spoke during a panel discussion on independent cinema in Pakistan and India at the festival. While saying that it was difficult to compare the film industry in both countries, she added, “We in Pakistan are standing on the cusp of an emerging independent film scene aided by industry veterans who are beginning to listen to the increased demand by audiences and filmmakers alike to figure out solutions and make space for Pakistani independent films that are already gaining acclaim internationally.”
Previously, Lamha has also won two awards at the New York City International Film Festival – the Best Feature Film (Audience Choice) and Best Actress in a Lead Role award, which went to Aamina Sheikh.
Pakistani film 'Lamha' wins award at DC South Asian Film Festival
Pakistani feature film, Lamha (also known as Seedlings) won the Best Feature Film Award at the DC South Asian Film Festival – where it was the only Pakistani film to be aired.
The award was presented by the Indian Ambassador to the US, Nirupama Rao, to Producer Meher Jaffri.
Jaffri, who is also an actor, also spoke during a panel discussion on independent cinema in Pakistan and India at the festival. While saying that it was difficult to compare the film industry in both countries, she added, “We in Pakistan are standing on the cusp of an emerging independent film scene aided by industry veterans who are beginning to listen to the increased demand by audiences and filmmakers alike to figure out solutions and make space for Pakistani independent films that are already gaining acclaim internationally.”
Previously, Lamha has also won two awards at the New York City International Film Festival – the Best Feature Film (Audience Choice) and Best Actress in a Lead Role award, which went to Aamina Sheikh.
Pakistani film 'Lamha' wins award at DC South Asian Film Festival
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