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“Maalik” ban stirs debate on freedom of expression KARACHI: A sudden ban on Urdu feature film “Maalik” by the federal government, three weeks after its nationwide release, has stirred a new debate on freedom of expression on social media. “Maalik”, the film produced, penned and directed by “Dhuwan” famed Asher Azeem Gill, has been declared as “uncertified” in the whole of Pakistan with immediate effect, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage yesterday. “Maalik” banned across country No reason has been specified for the unusual decision, but the film has been accused by some quarters of promoting ethnic racism and showing politicians in bad light. Banned movie 'Maalik' will be played in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Cinemas; but issue is that KP has got NO High Standard Multiplexes! #Peshawar — Sajeer ALAM (@SajeerAlam) April 28, 2016 Mai is mulk ka shairi, is mulk ka Mälik hoon. Shame o...

Boy kills 17-year sister in Karachi Is Karachi a No-Go Area or No-Law Area? Karachi area of Mominabad witnessed the most ruthless murder where a teenage girl continued beseeching her brother for her life. Brother took her life by repeatedly stabbing her with a knife.  She screamed for her life. But, none of her entreaties was honored as probably she was honor-killed by her ‘so honorable brother’.

Govt bans “Maalik” three weeks after release ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday put a ban on screening of Urdu feature film, "Maalik" across Pakistan, three weeks after its nationwide release. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Urdu feature film, "Maalik" has been declared as "uncertified" in the whole of Pakistan with immediate effect. No reason has been specified for the unusual decision, but the film has been accused by some quarters of promoting ethnic racism and showing politicians in bad light. The move comes a day after the Sindh Board of Film Censors (SBFC) ordered "Maalik" to be taken off cinemas before revoking the ban hours later. We believe in freedom of expression & therefor don't encourage bans. However,perversion of Pakistani media w/ ethnic racism is condemnable. — BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) April...

Instead of clarifying their position & contradictions on off shore accts/properties, Sharifs using govt machinery to blackmail pol opponents — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 27, 2016 ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, Wednesday accused Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of blackmailing politicians over investigation into Panama Papers leaks, Samaa reported. “Instead of clarifying their position & contradictions on offshore accts/properties, Sharifs using govt machinery to blackmail political opponents,” Khan said on Twitter.

Indian filmmaker faces protest at Karachi airport KARACHI: Citizens at Karachi airport surrounded famous Bollywood director Kabir Khan, protesting against his anti-Pakistan movies, Samaa reported Wednesday. The Indian filmmaker, who is director of "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" and "Phantom" movies, flew into Karachi on Tuesday to attend a conference. Kabir Kahn reached Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport today to fly for Lahore when a handful of people surrounded him, chanting slogan against the director. “Muslims are massacred in India but you don’t make films on it, why don’t you make movies on RAW,” one male voice is heard saying in the footage, amid chants of “Pakistan Zindabad” and “Shame Shame.” Visibly calm, Kabir Khan maintained silence and headed to the airport's arrival lounge. Also watch:  Pakistani lady repeats “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” scene in real life

LOS ANGELES: Disney confirmed Monday it is planning sequels for box office smashes  “ The Jungle Book ” and “Maleficent” and announced nine new live-action movies mostly inspired by its animated back catalogue. The studio also confirmed widespread rumors of a “Mary Poppins” sequel starring Emily Blunt, and “Cruella,” a spin-off of “101 Dalmatians” with Emma Stone. Angelina Jolie will reprise her role as Maleficent with Linda Woolverton once again taking on script duties while director Jon Favreau revisits the story of man-cub Mowgli for “Jungle Book 2,” the studio said in a statement. Reese Witherspoon will take a leading role in “Tinker Bell,” a remake of “Peter Pan,” Disney said, while Tim Burton will take the helm for “Dumbo,” a modern retelling of the 1941 Disney classic. While speculation about all the films has been rife — some of which Disney has previously confirmed — Monday’s statement represents the studio’s first official announcement accompanied by a roll-o...

CII chief Maulana Sheerani opens new Pandora box ISLAMABAD: Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Maulana Muhammad Khan Sheerani opened a new Pandora box on Tuesday with yet another peculiar demand. Speaking at a seminar hosted by the CII in Islamabad, Maulana Muhammad Khan Sheerani said that economy was based on silver and gold coins in the past. “We must bring back the circulation of gold and silver,” he said. The current system of economy based on paper currency is not durable because there is nothing concrete in paper currency, he pointed out.