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Welcome back, Sharmeen
In any other country, Sharmeen’s return would have been met with a public welcome. Instead, we were all silent
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How ‘A Girl in the River’ cinematographer nearly ended up behind a corporate desk
Who knows what Asad Faruqi may have let slip had he truly pursued the line of work he was initially meant to
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Loopholes of forgiveness
In our society, there is honour in murder, not of an aggressor or a tyrant, but of an innocent
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy hobnobs with A-listers!
Obaid-Chinoy was spotted with celebs Meryl Streep, America Ferrera and Angelina Jolie!
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy nominated as SAARC Goodwill Ambassador for HIV/AIDS
Tennis player Aisamul Haq has been approved as an alternate nominee.
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Saving Face's Rukhsana gets a house, still vows action against Obaid-Chinoy
Rukhsana gets house from Islamic Help Foundation, says she will pursue money promise from Obaid-Chinoy.
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Saving Face director denies making promises to film subjects
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy says no court notices received yet. Says they are doing everything they can to help Rukhsana
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The price of winning an Oscar
Is that the very man who threw acid on Rukhsana’s face is now demanding money from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy?
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Acid attack survivor says Obaid-Chinoy did not keep her word
Saving Face film-maker bewildered by acid attack survivor’s accusations.
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Sharmeen Obaid did not fulfil promise of Rs3m, plastic surgery: Acid victim
Rukhsana says she has sent legal notice, filmmaker denies all allegations.
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Face saving needed for Saving Face
Chinoy must respect wishes of acid survivors, even if she obtained consent from them for films release.
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'Never said Saving Face would not be shown in Pakistan'
Obaid-Chinoy, Junge say subjects were told beforehand, had signed legal releases.
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Acid victims fear backlash over Saving Face
Legal notices were sent to Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and fellow producer Daniel Junge on Friday.
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Saving face
I came away from the movie understanding my country much better than I had when I went in.
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy flies high with Ho Yaqeen
The award-winning documentarian’s latest venture shows a different reality of Pakistan.
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The 2012 TIME 100: Justice Chaudhry, Obaid-Chinoy among Time’s 100 influential people
Annual list celebrates breakouts, pioneers, moguls, leaders and icons.
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Shame on us
We do not recognise our heroes, great spirits who lighten up the dark landscape that Pakistan has become.
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Oscar comes home: Golden lady returns with the golden statuette
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy receives a rapturous homecoming.
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Oscar comes home: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy reminisces her golden moments
Pakistani filmmaker, winner of an Oscar award, narrates how she felt like a star.
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Can an Oscar prevent acid attacks?
Wonder if Sharmeen's accomplishment will effectively help prevent this form of brutal violence against women.
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How to win an Oscar
Produce anything on militancy and at the very worst, you will get a pat on the back.
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Power of a Pakistani woman
Sharmeen showed that despite all the efforts of men in this country to oppress women, she persevered, gave us hope.
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy launches anti-acid campaign
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's mother says the campaign was launched formally after her daughter won the Oscar.
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Our Oscar moment: Take a bow, Sharmeen
Wins first Academy Award for Pakistan for her short documentary on acid attack victims.
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Behind the scenes: SZABIST alumni captured images that made it all work
The 26-year-old Faruqi said that he “never expected” the film to make it to the Oscars.
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After Oscar, Gilani to award Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy high Civil Award
Gilani says Chinoy's Oscar would help enhance the soft image of Pakistan.
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You have done us proud, Sharmeen!
From now on she will be looked on as a pioneer that others will be seeking to emulate.
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy: One of a kind
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy: Basking in cinematic glory since 2002.
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Pakistan’s Oscar moment
Chinoy's win is proof that if our film-makers are well-equipped with the technique of film-making they can beat...
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Saving Face: Pakistan’s golden moment
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s win makes the country proud.
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Twitter alert: Pakistan stands proud at Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s win
Twitterati congratulates Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on winning an Oscar for Short Documentary.
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary wins Oscar
Obaid-Chinoy dedicates award to all the women in Pakistan, heroes working in the country.
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Chinoy's Oscar moment: Dreams of gold
Designers extend their artistic support to Pakistani Oscar nominee Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
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Obaid-Chinoy on the power of storytelling
Pakistan’s first Oscar nominee speaks about the many liberties women have in Pakistan.
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary lands coveted Oscar nomination
Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary is the story of victims of acid violence.
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Obaid-Chinoy, Malik join Young Leaders Summit
The summit will be held in New Delhi from November 18 to 20, 2011.
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Oscar nomination: Sharmeen keeps her fingers crossed
Obaid is hoping to make it to the Oscar nominations list for her documentary Saving Face.