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Alina Khan crowned as Miss Trans Pakistan 2023
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Alina Khan crowned as Miss Trans Pakistan 2023

In a groundbreaking event, Alina Khan has been crowned Miss Trans Pakistan 2023. The pageant celebrated the beauty, talent, and resilience of transgender individuals. The event also promoted awareness and understanding of the transgender community. Alina Khan's coronation is a watershed moment in Pakistan's history. It showcases the growing recognition of transgender rights and the importance of embracing diversity. Alina's journey to the crown has been an inspiration to many. She has defied societal norms and prejudices to demonstrate her strength, grace, and beauty. The Miss Trans Pakistan pageant has provided a platform for transgender individuals to shine. Moreover, the event has also played a crucial role in challenging stereotypes and breaking barriers. Through this event, it ...
Maria B bashes “Kuch Ankahi” for promoting Joyland.
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Maria B bashes “Kuch Ankahi” for promoting Joyland.

Maria B bashes latest Sajal drama for ‘promoting Joyland’ subliminally pushing ‘agenda’. Maria B just expressed her opinion on the new drama “Kuch Ankahi”. She did not have anything good to say. Kuch Ankahi offers a refreshing change for Pakistani drama enthusiasts. With its nuanced approach to gender roles, the portrayal of non-romantic relationships, its inclusive plot, and relatable narrative, the show has captivated viewers of all ages. Praises for the serial have been pouring in since its first episode aired. However, designer Maria Butt, popularly known as Maria B, is not impressed. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the entrepreneur decided to share a screengrab of the show to condemn how dramas are now promoting Joyland and thereby, transgenders, subliminally. She wrote...
” Joyland ” banned in Pakistan by Censor Board
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” Joyland ” banned in Pakistan by Censor Board

Pakistan banned movie Joyland after religious backlash. The film receives global gratitude, is critically applauded by Pakistan authorities, now prohibited in Pakistan cinemas for having ‘highly objectionable material’. Film won prestigious jury prize at Cannes as well as Queer Palm award and has Malala Yousafzai as an executive director The film depicts a love affair between a man and a transgender woman. It was about to be released on November 18 in Pakistan. The film was cleared to release in theaters in Pakistan by the country’s provincial as well as central censor boards in August. Due to complaint of having ‘highly objectionable material’ in film by a religious party leader compelled the federal censor board to disallow the screening of film, and to proclaim the movie in...
Pakistan is celebrating its 75th independence day today
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Pakistan is celebrating its 75th independence day today

On this independence day, we will remember the achievement people of Pakistan gained so far. This diamond jubilee is to give tribute to all the role models we have in each walk of life. Happy Birthday to our beloved country, be prosper and shine.... Today, August 14, Pakistan got its independence 75 years ago. To reach this milestone, we have come a long way. This year belongs to Pakistanis allover the world. A lot of achievement youngsters achieved and made nation proud of. On this diamond jubilee we will remind all of the achievement and spread the positivity like the star on our flag. It has been more than 1050 days since our champ Babar Azam is standing on the first spot of batsmen in the world. It is a record in itself that no other batsman can dethrone him so far. The skipper...
Joyland gets a standing ovation at Cannes 2022
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Joyland gets a standing ovation at Cannes 2022

The world saw Pakistan in the ongoing Festival of De Cannes 2022 in France. Our movie "Joyland" gets a special screening at the event. It also gets a standing ovation from the jury as well as the spectators. 75th Festival De Cannes is happening right now in France. It starts on the 17th of May and it will end on the 28th of May. This year Pakistan is proud of its entertainment industry. Since a Pakistani movie is short-listed in the "Uncertain regard" category. This is the second most important category in the festival. Saim Sadiq's movie "Joyland" premiered here and gets special feedback in Cannes 2022. Speaking about the honor, Saim said, “I hope it [Joyland] generates positivity and good debate at home in Pakistan and around the world because a lot of very passionate people hav...