Last year’s industry program at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) focused heavily on the livelihoods of documentary filmmakers as the industry sees shrinking budgets and less investment from European funding bodies such as public broadcasters. Have things changed in the past year as the festival prepares for another edition? Unfortunately not, says Adric … Read more
KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the political turmoil in the country is now over. President Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President Asif Ali Zardari had already directed the Sindh government to focus on public welfare and providing relief to the people. Recently, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited Karachi … Read more
Bangladesh finds itself at a crossroads in its political landscape, marked by contradictions and potential for transformation. In this context, the recent overtures of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) towards India are not mere diplomatic gestures but represent a critical turning point in the party’s quest for identity, authority and national unity. This commentary seeks … Read more
A trader monitors the electronic trading board on the floor of the Pakistan Stock Exchange. – Reuters/File The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the week on a strong note, with the market rising over 700 points during trading during Monday, supported by political certainty. In recent days, there has been much discussion about the constitutional … Read more