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The acclaimed short film Screen Locked received an enthusiastic response at a special test screening and Q&A session held during the School of Tomorrow (SOT) event at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore. Conceived by award-winning filmmaker Khalid Hasan Khan, who serves as writer, director, and co-producer, Screen Locked stands as a bold cinematic inquiry into the  future of human behaviour shaped by technology. Alyy Khan also co-produced the 30 minute film; Alyy Khan appears as Dr. T.R. Mavani, a digital-addiction therapist confronting the moral and psychological complexities of an increasingly online world. He is seen treating a screen-obsessed boy; Addy, a character performed by Atabik Mohsin, an emerging talent, delivers a powerful performance that anchors the film's emotional core. The exclusive showcase brought together leading voices from media, fashion, and the performing arts, adding depth to an already thought-provoking conversation on digital dependency and the psychological eff...

Fashion Fusion Night in Karachi: A Dazzling Display of Glamour and Style Karachi : The city of lights witnessed a vibrant celebration of fashion and culture at the Fashion Fusion Night, where renowned designers and top models took center stage and turned the event into a memorable affair. Organized by Red Eye Production, the event was held at the Pak-American Cultural Center, attracting a large crowd of fashion industry professionals, celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts. Event Kicked Off with a Glamorous Red Carpet The evening began with a stylish red-carpet session, where designers and models engaged with the media, sharing their thoughts on the significance of such events. Participants emphasized that fashion shows not only offer a platform for young talent but also promote a positive, progressive, and creative image of society.   Marjan Mashhadi’s Performance Stole the Show : One of the major highlights of the night was the appearance of acclaimed fashion designer Ma...

... Legal thriller “Time Sentence” was screened at Karachi Press Club  ‘This film will leave a deep impact on human minds.’ Retired Justice Wajihauddin Ahmed ‘There are serious hidden messages in the story.’ Saeed Khawar, veteran political analyst ‘Technology is an extension of human habits.’ Khalid Hasan Khan, filmmaker The futuristic courtroom drama, Time Sentence was screened at the Karachi Press Club. A large number of attendees were present at the event. The film takes up the subject of the growing trend of artificial intelligence in a unique way. The film deals with the concepts of technology, law, justice, science fiction and human emotions. The short film Time Sentence, set in the distant future, is a science fiction courtroom drama, where an artificial intelligence-driven judge is hearing the case of an accused, who is a time traveler. The former Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, an outspoken human rights activist, Retired Justice Wajihauddin Ahmed appreciated the ...

. Adab Festival, one of Pakistan's most prestigious celebrations of literature and art, announced here earlier today, the date and speakers for its fifth edition, scheduled to take place on November 25 and 26 at Habitt City, also the venue of its press conference. The conference was attended by a large gathering of print, social and electronic media.  Set to captivate audiences once again with a vibrant array of intellectual and artistic offerings at the festival, Ameena Saiyid, founder and director of Adab Festival said “We organise Adab Festival to highlight the importance of culture and literature in promoting debate and dialogue in order to bring about understanding. Hence, it gives me the greatest pleasure to unveil our remarkable lineup of speakers. In fact, Adab Festival has a remarkable history of success over the years. Since its inception, it has played a pivotal role in promoting literature and arts, celebrating the rich tapestry of Pakistani culture, and bringing togeth...

  The Dispatches of War International Film Festival judged Twinkling Without Shining, a documentary about the lives of the Afghan displaced war children, by Khalid Hasan Khan, as an award winner, in the category of “The Best Journalist Investigation”. DoWIFF is held under support of National Research Institute of Ukraine Studies, Kyiv, Ukraine and National Academy of Cultural Managers of Ukraine. "We anticipate arising of a New Wave of movie makers with new styles and approaches for film making, on the background of the war in Ukraine and other tragedies in the world, This topic is dedicated to all kinds of minorities who are victims or heroes of war", Mr. Ruslan Poleshuk, Chair, Cultural Studies and Intercultural Communications, wrote in a brief statement. Twinkling Without Shining has earlier won awards from, Busan New Wave Short Film Festival, Seoul, South Korea, Korea International Short Film Festival, Seoul, South Korea, Golden Wheat Awards, İstanbul, Turkey and...

 . The First Look & BTS of the upcoming movie, The Last Train is out. Film star Alyy Khan debuts as a lead in the first ever mystery thriller, The Last Train. He is playing the role of a detective, who got to catch a murderer of a slain girl, killed by an unknown assassin, in perplexing circumstances. All the passengers of the Midnight Express are under investigation, in a non-stop train. The award-winning filmmaker, Khalid Hasan Khan has written the original screenplay of The Last Train, which is a murder mystery, whodunit genre film. “The picture is set on a hi-speed, non-stop, midnight express, where a reluctant detective got to solve a murder case willy-nilly; while sedated, stranded and surrounded by personal choices, baffling circumstances and enigmatic passengers”, Khalid Hasan Khan told. Alyy Khan is the protagonist of this spine-chilling story, which is set on a tragedy struck train. The film is a collaborative venture between Outfield Productions and SAH Films.