Large number of viewers and residents from federal capital enjoyed the screening of Islamabad’s first feature film titled “Mud house and the Golden Doll”. The film encircles the social issues and breaking the orthodox taboos present in the society. The film was launched and screened by Icarus Incorporated – the only international currently operating in Pakistan. The film was launched at Pakistan National Council of Arts, where whole cast of the movie was present.
The film was directed by Hamza Abbassi- veteran theater actor – who incidentally played the homeless man in the movie as well, with his vision of trying to make a difference through a lense hits close to home. The event was attended in force by the media, large numbers of diplomats and heads of certain corporate entities. A large number of viewers were present on the spot lauded the film based on the Iranian style of film making, as it dare to challenge convention and features a plot based on true events. The commercial launch of the movie is expected in the next one month at 3D cinemas in Pakistan.
Capital businessmen demand local bodies system: Local bodies system must be introduced in the federal capital like all other cities of Pakistan so that the people could also enjoy its fruits. Local bodies’ structure is basic essence of democracy, but local government elections have not been held in the federal capital so far, so citizens of Islamabad should be given their fundamental right of electing local bodies, Yassar Sakhi Butt, president, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), made these remarks during a meeting with Faisal Sakhi Butt, PM’s chief coordinator for Islamabad.
The ICCI president that establishment of local governments would improve the effectiveness of public-private partnership paradigm to evolve strategies for development of the capital. He said that infrastructure development projects could be completed on time under local bodies system which would help in flourishing business activities and escalating economic growth. Yassar Sakhi Butt said the business community was upset due to increase in the rates of electricity, gas and petroleum products.
