Fawad Khan, Fatima Bhutto, Bilal Lashari and others to decide Pakistan's oscar entry

The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee (PASC) has officially disclosed its committee members responsible for determining Pakistan's Best Foreign Language Film category entry at the 2024 Oscars. The committee, led by Chairman Mo Naqvi, boasts a diverse and accomplished lineup of individuals from Pakistan's film and entertainment industry.

The newly revealed committee members include renowned actors Fawad Khan and Ahmed Ali Akbar. Both Fawad and Ahmed are renowned for their acting prowess, with the former being a recipient of the coveted Lux Style and Filmfare awards. Celebrated writer and Bailey's prize nominee Fatima Bhutto and accomplished filmmakers Bilal Lashari and Saim Sadiq are also part of the committee.

The committee has also recruited multifaceted artist Nadia Afghan, event director, producer, and activist Frieha Altaf, acclaimed filmmaker and co-founder of the Documentary Association of Pakistan Haya Fatima, award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, and cultural critic Madeeha Syed, and award-winning producer, director, and editor Mehreen Jabbar to select Pakistan's official Oscar entry.

Last year, in 2022, Pakistan's official entry for the Oscar's Best Foreign Language Film category was the critically acclaimed film Joyland, which also won the Cannes Jury Award at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. In addition to this, the film garnered significant attention and accolades on other platforms, representing Pakistan's thriving film industry on the global stage.

As the new committee begins its deliberations, expectations are high for their selection for the 2023 Oscars. The chosen film will carry the hopes and aspirations of Pakistan's film community and movie enthusiasts, aiming to make its mark on the international cinema scene once again. With the expertise and talent of the committee members, Pakistan's film industry is poised to showcase its best work to the world and compete for the prestigious Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category.