Dubai to host first ever Pakistan International Screen Awards

Looking for a reason to head to the Middle-East? Well, look no further!

As per latest reports, the glittering metropolis of Dubai will soon be hosting the first ever Pakistan International Screen Awards on February 7, 2020. The event will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in the city, reported Gulf News. 

The announcement was made earlier this week via a statement issued by Faisal Khan, the UAE-based executive producer of the event. In the statement, which he spoke highly of the “diverse talent” that exists within Pakistan and how he and his team hope to showcase that on a global platform.

Khan also promised that the Pakistan International Screen Awards would be “like no other event,” and achievers in electronic and social media will also be awarded.


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The team is currently in talks with some of the biggest stars of the country, including Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan and Saba Qamar. Those who have already been locked in include Ayesha Omer, Ushna Shah, Hareem Farooq, Sarwat Gilani, Imran Abbas, Shehryar Munawar, Javed Sheikh, Umair Jaswal, Junaid Khan, Sara Loren, vlogger Mooro, Strings band, Farhan Saeed and the Hocane sisters. Popular TV show host, actor and scriptwriter Vasay Chaudhry is also expected to participate in the event.

Mehwish Hayat was also approached for the show, but the Punjab Nahi Jaungi star declined saying she would be away on a shoot on the night of the event.

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