Maalik

Maalik has risen from the ranks to a special place reserved for cult classics, loved or hated but never forgotten.

Film doesn’t acquire prime slots in Lahore despite controversy

Judge gave verdict which was reserved earlier after hearing the arguments

SHC’s lifting of ban on screening the feature film ‘Maalik’ also challenged

End of opening week changes little for ‘Janaan’, ‘Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay’

LHC also dismisses application for temporary permission to exhibit film Maalik

Ashir Azeem directorial to release alongside Bollywood films ‘Freaky Ali’, ‘Baar Baar Dekho’

Sindh High Court nullifies ban on film, director Ashir Azeem says he has won the war

Court allows Ashir Azeem’s directorial film to be released throughout the country

Director disappointed as ‘Maalik’ gets barred from international release

Ashir Azeem’s film was slated to release internationally on August 26

Actor-director says he does not want more trouble with authorities

The film's depiction of corrupt politicians led to its ban two months ago

The right to watch a movie is protected by Article 19 of the Constitution: counsel

The hearing was adjourned as the additional attorney-general was not present in the court

The court also sought details from the board about its May 30 meeting

Through a notification on April 27, the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Heritage had banned the film

After the passage of the 18th Amendment, the central government has no authority to ban the screening of a movie

Sajid Hasan flays govt for ‘Maalik’ controversy, suggests cutting down on Indian content to promote Pakistani...

Madeeha Gohar reminisces about troupe’s formative years, struggling against Zia regime

When you ban anything which deviates from ‘acceptable’ narratives, you empower the bigots by shielding their worldview

In his petition filed last week, the director said the story and script of the film had no controversial content

The ban on Maalik was nothing short of a pelvic thrust in the middle of the ballroom

Director Ashir Azeem had challenged the ban in the court, terming it "illegal"

Petitioner says federal govt lacks authority to ban the screening

Lollywood is coming back to life, indie films are being tossed together in Islamabad

Director says the decision on film’s fate is going to define future of Pakistani cinema

Director Ashir Azeem insists his film has no controversial content

It is unusual if not unique for a film, which is certified by Central Board of Film Certification to be de-certified

‘Among the Believers’, ‘Besieged in Quetta’ violate National Action Plan, says board chief

Ashar Azeem challenges nationwide ban on his directorial debut in Sindh High Court

Film industry criticises information ministry’s decision

The film is against corruption and we won't stop if anyone wants to run it in any cinema, says K-P govt spokesperson

The Central Board of Film Certification has finally unveiled the reasons behind its ban

Information ministry official says film shows a former CM ‘in bad light’

The film was banned by the Sindh censor board only for a few hours. But why?

The movie is irresponsible in its depiction of Pakistan's ethnicities and women

Released on only 40 screens across the country, the movie saw a relatively tough start at the local box office

Ashir Azeem directorial stands out from the league of extraordinarily-bad Pakistani films

Film’s storyline compelled panel members to decide in its favour

Farhan Ally Agha on playing a soldier in upcoming film ‘Maalik’