Pakistan’s Annual Awards & Festivals

When in Pakistan, keep an eye out for these Festivals and Awards that will make your visit more worthwhile and enjoyable!

1.        Karachi Eat Food Festival

Karachi Eat is a food festival where foodies are given the opportunity to relish and devour dishes from a spectrum of cuisines.The event was held on the 23rd, 24th  & 25th of January 2015 at Frere Hall. Karachi’s renowned chefs and creative street vendors gathered together and served their customers with a diverse platter of food and entertainment.

2. Literature Festival

Pakistan’s Literature Festivals are held in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. The first event took place in Karachi on 20 March 2010, and was organised by Pakistan, the Oxford University Press and the British Council. The events feature prominent literary figures, incorporatingliterary debate sessions, reading, lectures, plays, art fairs and book launches.

3.       Hotel Awards

Jovago.com is the top online hotel booking site in Pakistan and hosted its first Hotel Awards on 12 August 2015. The purpose of this activity was to promote the tourism industry as well as to highlight the importance of travel in Pakistan. Hotels that were nominated and won were the Lahore Continental, Avari Hotel, Hotel One, Heritage Luxury Suites and Parhena Cottages.

4.      Pakistan Fashion Week

Pakistan Fashion Week is an event organised by the Fashion Pakistan Council and has been annually held in Karachi since 2009. The event is hosted over three days, at which famous designers show case their newest collections and pieces.

5.       Lux Style Awards

The Lux Style Awards is the oldest and most prominent event that celebrates the evolution of Pakistan’s entertainment industry encompassing Pakistani television, fashion and film. The first Award was held in 2002 in Karachi at the Expo Centre.

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Jami’s ‘MOOR’ Film set to Release on Independence Day

Based on a true story, Moor has proved to set a benchmark for meaningful cinema in Pakistan

Azadfilm Company & Mandviwalla Entertainment are all set to release their latest production 'Moor' this August. Renowned Director Jami announced its release at a press conference held at a local hotel. The movie is set to breathe life into the booming film industry of Pakistan through a compilation of picturesque beauty of Baluchistan, a compelling musical score arranged by Strings backed by captivating lyrics penned by Anwar Maqsood.

Jami expressed his enthusiasm for the movie by saying

"Based on a true story, Moor is a tale filled with emotions bound to strike a chord with every cinema goer at some level. The plot of the movie speaks of corruption in a manner to provoke the masses to take individualistic measures to combat the social evils prevalent in our society."

Jami has a keen interest in projects which are of social consequence and is cementing his ideology through this movie on a grander scale.

Nadeem Mandviwalla at the occasion commented:

"Moor will prove to be a milestone in the history of meaningful cinema. The trend of Pakistani cinema is evolving for the better and so is the audience, henceforth compelling everyone in the movie business to produce better work that can steer the audience back towards cinemas."

The producer of the film also announced the launch of the website which can be visited at: www.moorthefilm.com. The website will give its audience a feel of the movie and what they are to expect in the cinema.

"MOOR: Film Cast:

The cast of the movie includes seasoned actors of the Pakistani performing arts fraternity such as Hameed Sheikh, Samiya Mumtaz, Shaz Khan, Abdul Qadir, Soniya Hussain, Ayaz Samoo and Eshita Mehboob. Significant contributions in terms of music and vocals for Moor have been created by artists like Javed Bashir, Strings and Meesha Shafi.

The cinematography of Moor is bound to set it apart and captivate its audience. The film has a deep social message that is explained through an intricate story line which depicts a profound construction of 'what you reap is what you sow' philosophy. The fans are advised to go through the social media channels to get more insights and additional content.

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