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31st March, 2013
Advocacy without footnotes: Pakistani cultural production and human rights
Recent Pakistani cultural production has shown a distinct turn towards human rights discourse.
Recent Pakistani cultural production has shown a distinct turn towards human rights discourse.
23rd January, 2013
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy honoured with Crystal Award
Obaid-Chinoy became the first Pakistani to be presented with the prestigious award at the 2013 World Economic Forum.
Obaid-Chinoy became the first Pakistani to be presented with the prestigious award at the 2013 World Economic Forum.
27th July, 2012
Oscar winning Chinoy nominated for SAARC goodwill ambassador
Tennis player Aisam Ul Haq has been named as an alternate nominee. The names of the Pakistani nominees would be conveyed to SAARC Secretariat.
Tennis player Aisam Ul Haq has been named as an alternate nominee. The names of the Pakistani nominees would be conveyed to SAARC Secretariat.
28th June, 2012
Acid-attack survivor sues Sharmeen Obaid, filmmaker refutes claims
Rukhsana, one of the women featured in the film, filed a case against Obaid-Chinoy for failing to fulfil her commitment of providing financial compensation.
Rukhsana, one of the women featured in the film, filed a case against Obaid-Chinoy for failing to fulfil her commitment of providing financial compensation.
24th May, 2012
“Never said we won’t show Saving Face in Pakistan,” say co-directors
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge respond to claims made by acid-attack victims over broadcast of their film and “unfulfilled monetary promises.”
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge respond to claims made by acid-attack victims over broadcast of their film and “unfulfilled monetary promises.”
23rd May, 2012
Pakistani acid victims fear backlash over Oscar film
The Acid Survivors Foundation Pakistan (ASF) had cooperated on "Saving Face" but some survivors now fear a backlash to the documentary.
The Acid Survivors Foundation Pakistan (ASF) had cooperated on "Saving Face" but some survivors now fear a backlash to the documentary.
5th May, 2012
Chinoy’s new venture tribute to unsung heroes
“Pakistan needs heroes and their stories are to be told again and again."
“Pakistan needs heroes and their stories are to be told again and again."
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16th April, 2012
Acid attacks and Pakistani schizophrenia
“While there is an absolute elation for the Oscar success of ‘Saving Face', there is also a dark feeling in the pit of my stomach which asks why for this film?”
“While there is an absolute elation for the Oscar success of ‘Saving Face', there is also a dark feeling in the pit of my stomach which asks why for this film?”
10th March, 2012
Oscar lady demands retrial of old acid burn cases
The first ever Oscar winner for Pakistan Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy on Saturday has called for the retrial of old acid throwing cases under the new laws.
The first ever Oscar winner for Pakistan Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy on Saturday has called for the retrial of old acid throwing cases under the new laws.
29th February, 2012
Acid victim wants son to be plastic surgeon
MUZAFFARGARH, Feb 28: Rukhsana Bibi, a central character in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s ‘Saving Face’, is yet to see the film but is happy to know that it has won an Oscar.
MUZAFFARGARH, Feb 28: Rukhsana Bibi, a central character in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s ‘Saving Face’, is yet to see the film but is happy to know that it has won an Oscar.
28th February, 2012
Sharmeen Chinoy launches anti-acid campaign
The campaign is mainly aimed at making our society more humane and better to live, said the Chinoy's mother.
The campaign is mainly aimed at making our society more humane and better to live, said the Chinoy's mother.
28th February, 2012
Karachi film-maker always wanted to be a journalist
KARACHI, Feb 27: “We began screaming at the top of our voices when Melissa McCarthy started to say `Saving…`,” said Mahjabeen Obaid, recalling the moment when her sister, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy`s film was
KARACHI, Feb 27: “We began screaming at the top of our voices when Melissa McCarthy started to say `Saving…`,” said Mahjabeen Obaid, recalling the moment when her sister, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy`s film was
27th February, 2012
‘The victims are the real heroes’
The man behind the story of Academy Award-winning documentary Saving Face, Dr Mohammad Jawad hopes the film’s success and publicity will create awareness about the…
The man behind the story of Academy Award-winning documentary Saving Face, Dr Mohammad Jawad hopes the film’s success and publicity will create awareness about the…
27th February, 2012
Pakistan announces civil award for Chinoy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has lauded Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for becoming the first film-maker from the country to win an Oscar. Gilani on Monday…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has lauded Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for becoming the first film-maker from the country to win an Oscar. Gilani on Monday…
27th February, 2012
And the Oscar goes to…
Hollywood’s hottest stars strutted down the Oscars red carpet on Sunday in a stunning parade of bejeweled couture gowns, glittering diamonds and debonair tuxedos. The…
Hollywood’s hottest stars strutted down the Oscars red carpet on Sunday in a stunning parade of bejeweled couture gowns, glittering diamonds and debonair tuxedos. The…
26th February, 2012
Pakistani Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has just won her first and Pakistan’s first Oscar. Her documentary film Saving Face, co-directed by US-based Daniel Junge, follows Pakistani plastic…
Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has just won her first and Pakistan’s first Oscar. Her documentary film Saving Face, co-directed by US-based Daniel Junge, follows Pakistani plastic…
26th February, 2012
First person: Nominated
Unless you have been away on a ship with no TV or radio, you would most likely have heard of the filmmaker from Pakistan who is in the running to receive an Academy Award.
Unless you have been away on a ship with no TV or radio, you would most likely have heard of the filmmaker from Pakistan who is in the running to receive an Academy Award.
23rd February, 2012
Winning Oscar envelopes get shined
When it comes to the Oscars, everything has to be perfect…including the elegant sealed envelopes that hold the announcement winner cards for the 84th Annual…
When it comes to the Oscars, everything has to be perfect…including the elegant sealed envelopes that hold the announcement winner cards for the 84th Annual…
3rd February, 2012
Karachi Literature Festival widens scale
KARACHI, Feb 2: This time round, it’s bigger. People will not only get to hear and meet writers, but will also be able to see films at the 3rd Karachi Literature Festival on Feb 11 and 12
KARACHI, Feb 2: This time round, it’s bigger. People will not only get to hear and meet writers, but will also be able to see films at the 3rd Karachi Literature Festival on Feb 11 and 12
24th January, 2012
In conversation with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is bold. She seeks stories that touch the heart and turns them into movies that break it. Having worked on subjects ranging from child abuse, violence against women, terrorism and natural disasters, Chinoy is passionate about films and looks views everything through a human mind and yet with the lens of her camera.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is bold. She seeks stories that touch the heart and turns them into movies that break it. Having worked on subjects ranging from child abuse, violence against women, terrorism and natural disasters, Chinoy is passionate about films and looks views everything through a human mind and yet with the lens of her camera.
