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ISLAMABAD: The federal government banned Ashir Azeem's film Maalik nationwide in a notification issued Wednesday.
The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, and National Heritage issued a notification declaring the Urdu feature film "uncertified" according to Section 9 of the Motion Pictures Ordinance, 1979.
Director Ashir Azeem also tweeted the ban.
The film, released three weeks ago, had generated complaints regarding its controversial depiction of the Taliban and parallels with the assassination of a prominent government official by his personal security guard.
In a blink-and-you'll miss it move last night, the Sindh government decided to ban the film Maalik and then revoked that notice all in the space of a few hours.
The culture ministry had drafted a notification ordering a ban on the movie for being ‘biased’ and inciting violence.
However, before it was formally issued, the Sindh chief minister intervened and asked the ministry not to issue it as it would be ‘against the freedom of expression’.
The film team had assured the Sindh government objectionable scenes would be cut, but the film's certification was revoked as it wasn't done.
Cinemas cancel shows, refund tickets
Local cinemas have cancelled the movie's shows with immediate effect and are refunding the tickets following the ban imposed on the film.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:18pm
what a timing? Kabeer khan of Phantom in Pakistan and we banned Maalik.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:19pm
Movie based on politicians corruptions which is reason Ban this movie......... shame......
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Apr 27, 2016 06:22pm
@syed ; who cares about Kabeer Khan? Pakistan first!!!
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Apr 27, 2016 06:26pm
We Pakistani are not yet matured.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:26pm
What happened suddenly after three weeks? Were they sleeping earlier if they found anything unacceptable? Make something controversial and let it get more popular with the masses. Very funny.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:26pm
@syed For your kind info, Phantom was also banned in Pakistan
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Apr 27, 2016 06:28pm
Inappropriate way of handling issues. Why our institutions are so incapable?
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Apr 27, 2016 06:30pm
Freedom of Speech and Expression ? Learn from Indian for not banning PK and waar.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:30pm
Ban on the movie for being ‘biased’ and inciting violence is interesting. What about the English and Hindi movies running across the country with doses of violence? Someday we may hear ban on Oscar winning movie of Sharmeen as well for being 'biased'.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:31pm
No wonder world see us differently.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:33pm
@Pak This way Pakistan is going to be the last with so much of ban. I would say ban the ban to make progress.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:35pm
Typical of ours approach! Wrong decision at wrong time for wrong reasons.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:35pm
democracy at it's best.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:36pm
You cannot raise your voice against the corrupts of this country.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:39pm
Banning the movie which expose corrupt politicians
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Apr 27, 2016 06:41pm
Much ado about nothing.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:43pm
Easiest way for publicity.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:45pm
The film is also about corruption in our society. Truly sad!
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Apr 27, 2016 06:47pm
These so called democratic governments are worse than Marshall Law. It's Nawaz and Zardari Kingdoms not democracy.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:49pm
Shame on ...
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Apr 27, 2016 06:49pm
Ashir, please put it on Netflix. Go international. Good luck!
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Apr 27, 2016 06:50pm
Now the message of Maalik will spread like a wildfire, thanks to the people sitting in the federal and provincial assemblies of Pakistan.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:51pm
Well done Mr. Ashir Azeem, Hats Off!! Corrupt people are always hurt when such things comes live
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Apr 27, 2016 06:51pm
Now, it will be a hot item on DVD !
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Apr 27, 2016 06:52pm
Does someone at the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, and National Heritage knows the what is "freedom of expression’? Probably they go more for our "heritage" of banning everything which goes against the interest of the ruling elite.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:53pm
Democracy unmasked
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Apr 27, 2016 06:59pm
' ... the Federal Government is pleased ...' why the govt is pleased!!! who wrote that notification. Chin up director, this ban will add to the value of your movie.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:00pm
Hopefully we will be watching in Japan.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:01pm
surely it should have been banned before release? not much point bolting the stable door after the horse has bolted.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:02pm
Thanks for the genius sitting in censor board. They have make sure that now everyone will watch it!!
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Apr 27, 2016 07:05pm
Now it's very very clear that our enemy inside us...that is politicians.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:06pm
Hindi movies, are they screened in Pakistan?
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Apr 27, 2016 07:06pm
Banning would make it more popular. More people would watch out of curiosity.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:09pm
How come federal agency can ban a movie when there are provincial censor boards for the certfication . Why we can run an anti Pakistan movie in Pakistan but a movie which depicts corrupt politicians !
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Apr 27, 2016 07:10pm
Ashir Azeem should be thankful to provincial, and federal govts for marketing the film free of cost, otherwise perhaps the movie couldn't have been even known by many. Whose friends are Govt's advisers? Who knows?
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Apr 27, 2016 07:11pm
The government is hell bent to defame it self in international press....
Ever heard of Genre Fiction
To heel with freedom of expression and creative space of artists.
Politicians egos shouldn't be hurt.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:12pm
@Sikander "Phantom was also banned in Pakistan" but do you know that 90% of Pakistanis saw the film on DVD?
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Apr 27, 2016 07:12pm
I haven't seen the movie but if it advocates 'killing' of political leaders based upon individual perceptions then I am against it. We already have enough hatred in our society. Criticizing corruption based upon your perception is fine - advocating violence is not.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:16pm
If the film is insensitive to terrorism or is contraband to our film boards than it should be banned.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:17pm
@A.JABBAR ; 90%? Please provide the data source
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Apr 27, 2016 07:18pm
Some say, "There is more freedom of expression in Pakistan than in most secular countries." ?!?
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Apr 27, 2016 07:18pm
I call it MIND CONTROL.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:20pm
@yesimblack Of course marketing the film free of cost and obliging the film makers...Isn't it?
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Apr 27, 2016 07:31pm
Even if the film is biased, banning it will give it more headlines and thus more viewership. What we need to do is educate our children and people to make decisions as to what is right and what is wrong.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:30pm
Which side our so called politicians are? Pakistan or its enemies? The Kabir Khan is given VIP treatment and a film which may have nationalist tone, which we as a nation desperately need, got banned!!
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Apr 27, 2016 07:34pm
@Kashif Malik clearly you haven't watched the movie.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:35pm
@A.JABBAR Do you know that 87.39% of all the statistics are made up on the spot?
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Apr 27, 2016 08:12pm
Day by day we as a nation are becoming a laughing stock in the world because of so called few genius in our country.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:15pm
Best way to increase pirated business and generate interest in a movie
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Apr 27, 2016 08:17pm
Where Movies like Phantom gets passed, why not this one?
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Apr 27, 2016 08:18pm
It shows that Pakistan has no freedom of expression
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Apr 27, 2016 08:21pm
Shame on the people who cleared it first, then banned it after three weeks and are "pleased" to announce it now. Grow up people, dont take away our right to watch something containing something worthwhile.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:23pm
banning is not enough their should some kind of plenty on them.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:24pm
Intolerant pakistanis as usual...
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Apr 27, 2016 08:29pm
@abdul P - "We Pakistani are not yet matured.".
We, the common people, are matured, it is our politicians who are not and will never be.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:36pm
Freedom of speech is not allowed when you talk about these sacred cows.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:43pm
What a KILL, a good movie out of the box, the government is still living in 90's. The ban will only make it more popular,
Where is tolerance, freedom of expression?????
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Apr 27, 2016 08:45pm
They should ban these good-for-nothing government committees that contribute nothing to society other than mischief like this. The Pakistani people can decide for themselves what is good and what is bad.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:46pm
Why ban and give so much publicity? I wasn't even aware of this movie and now I want to watch !
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Apr 27, 2016 08:51pm
Indians welcome critical movies like PK. If movie is good then release in India.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:54pm
Good move. We should have movies which promote harmony and culture.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:59pm
This is utter nonsense.
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Apr 27, 2016 09:01pm
That is for the freedom of expression
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Apr 27, 2016 09:05pm
what does most of the people meant by ''we Pakistani won't get matured'' by looking at the comment section it is very clear that we a s a nation are matured enough to object on such decisions,
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Apr 27, 2016 09:06pm
What a wonderful example of not knowing what is day from night! It is complete mockery of the normal rules of business in the film-trade that would further derail already deep-bogged film industry.
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Apr 27, 2016 09:09pm
Atleast the ministry is awake. Good job!
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Apr 27, 2016 09:09pm
@Philosopher (from Japan)
Waiting for the UK release
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Apr 27, 2016 09:19pm
@Indian-dilse yes rightly pointed out. This is the difference between the 2 countries
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Apr 27, 2016 09:32pm
They banned it ? oh, even if they didn't...no body will be able to get this movie from Market...not even on the internet....because this is what we do.
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Apr 27, 2016 09:38pm
Three weeks is more than life cycle of film. Now days film celebrate 10th day running success!
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Apr 27, 2016 09:37pm
When you suppress more its rose even more. Time is very close for this democratic Marshall law to be end,
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Apr 27, 2016 09:55pm
@Pak : The PM of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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Apr 27, 2016 10:00pm
You are a brave person Mr. Gill. Please go international and put it on Netflix and other international channels.
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Apr 27, 2016 10:00pm
Why Pervez Rasheed is so afraid ?
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Apr 27, 2016 10:04pm
I urge the federal government to lift ban from Maalik. After a long time a quality movie has been produced.
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Apr 27, 2016 10:23pm
How dare you show Taliban who they actually are!!
Shows where government stands
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Apr 27, 2016 10:48pm
I have not seen the movie but what I hear about it being critical of Talibans, it not only has to be banned but also the makers should be punished. How could they have the guts to be so 'blasphemous'!!! In Pakistan any thing can be condemned but never the actions of Talibans in particular or the Mullahs in general. This is a big NO, NO. The only country aside from Afghanistan where Talibans are considered sacred.
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Apr 27, 2016 11:03pm
information ministry banned it or some one else?
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Apr 27, 2016 11:04pm
now i will definitely see it
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Apr 27, 2016 11:10pm
Truth can't be digested easily.
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Apr 27, 2016 11:36pm
Curtailing freedom of speech is to defend lies and protect the liar. It hides truth and is the ultimate acknowledgment of a failed argument.
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Apr 28, 2016 12:11am
corrupt politicians & bureaucrats do not want to watch such kind of movies in which their real faces have been exposed .
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Apr 28, 2016 12:13am
More publicity to watch the film
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Apr 28, 2016 12:20am
it should be banned for badly made, acted, written, directed, edited, and all other reasons...how on earth can such bad movie be made? I mean one attempted rape is enough for senses...and having them with a vengeance, one after the other! And yet we say our politicans dont have balls
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Apr 28, 2016 12:31am
funny that the Government has banned a Pakistani movie just because some guys thought the script was too anti politician. Watch the Bollywood movies that are always attacking their politicians.
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Apr 28, 2016 01:16am
@pk007
"Good move. We should have movies which promote harmony and culture."
Have you seen Maalik? Which part of the movie did you find to not "promote harmony and culture"?
And if you have not seen the movie then I fail to understand why you (and several others on this page) feel the need to criticize the contents of film that you have not seen
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Apr 28, 2016 01:37am
@pk007 dear, then it is recommended that u watch ptv, especially when they cover parliament sessions
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Apr 28, 2016 01:45am
Banned just because it was promoting the waves raised through Panama Leaks and off course was presenting some facts......which is hard to swallow....
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Apr 28, 2016 01:59am
@Pak Why not care about Kabir Khan? What is your problem? Live with it!
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Apr 28, 2016 02:03am
Great film. Recommended. Watch it if you can. Censor board is a wuss.
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Apr 28, 2016 02:15am
@Vinod yes for the last few years(7-8)
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Apr 28, 2016 02:28am
What a sad day. Our Govt cant face the truth or wont like to see their face in the mirror of reality which tried to expose their inability to run our country. Their corruption was exposed in the movie. So they decided to ban it. I hope they release it overseas As soon as possible.
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Apr 28, 2016 02:35am
I hope by this time the producers were able to recoup their investment or make some profit too. Good luck Ashir Azeem and the team. Dont loose heart, keep up the good work. This ban just proves the message of your movie.,
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Apr 28, 2016 02:46am
I stand for freedom of expression and against the Ban,
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Apr 28, 2016 03:13am
@Sikander excellent decision.
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Apr 28, 2016 03:38am
Our politicians are so easily scared!
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Apr 28, 2016 03:41am
@Ashamed Pakistani
Its not intolerant Pakistanis this time but politicians that dont want people to connect the dots of the great game they play on them.
I hope PMLN supporters are enjoying the fruits of their investments.
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Apr 28, 2016 03:41am
Politicians are all corrupt thus they are scared of even a hint of this movie.
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Apr 28, 2016 03:46am
@50 Shades of Khaki Do you remember Amir Khan's Movie 'Rang De Basanti'. There also a politician was killed but movie was not about killing a politician but was about corruption. It is we people who make perception about movie. We should ban our own bad thinking instead of banning movies.
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Apr 28, 2016 04:49am
I have not watched this movie but a movie from Aashir Azeem is unlikely to be anti-Pakistan. He gave one of all times best and patriotic drama ' Dhuwaan' 20- 25 yrs ago.
Government likely banned it because it might have been close to reality and corrupt politicians. As they know from inside that they are corrupt and anti Pakistan, they could not let it go unlike in a democratic country. People will watch it anyways, more than it was expected.
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Apr 28, 2016 05:01am
This is ridiculous!
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Apr 28, 2016 05:23am
May be it is reflecting the FACTS as it happened.
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Apr 28, 2016 06:21am
We are oxymoron , can not handle a fiction. Movie
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Apr 28, 2016 07:11am
Well done Ashir azeem. For those who don't know this person. He was a customs official (in his real life )had to go through some tough challenges at his job as well. I remember his drama Duwan. Super hit and excellent drama, best at its time.
I suggest Ashir should release this movie on DVD. I want to watch this movie.
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Apr 28, 2016 07:16am
Corrupt PMLN's government would allow Indian films to be screened in Pakistan,
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Apr 28, 2016 07:20am
Insecurities of our beloved ruling class.
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Apr 28, 2016 08:45am
Can't comment without watching this movie but if it is provoking people to get up and kill the corrupts, it should be banned. We need to promote law not lawlessness or violence.
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Apr 28, 2016 08:49am
Banned. Easy way out for the Governments.
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Apr 28, 2016 08:52am
@Sikander Bro in India they have shown all the fabrics of society whereas in Pakistan we are dictated by the Nawaz family on what is legitimately ok and what is not. anything that is not up to their flavor will be banned, anything that is against their will will be doomed. This is a civil dictatorship, a worse example of democracy... in Pakistan we have created a new standards of democracy.
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Apr 28, 2016 08:52am
By banning the movie you cannot hide facts. You just made the movie more popular. I will make sure now to watch it !!!
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Apr 28, 2016 09:03am
@Satyameva Jayate banning of this movie is a plane blunder
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Apr 28, 2016 09:12am
It's called freedom of expression.
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Apr 28, 2016 09:12am
it was a great movie. best pakistani movie i have ever seen. nothing shown in the film is far from reality. That's why i loved it and the ending was really satisfiying!! Truth bites.. that's all it is.
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Apr 28, 2016 09:15am
by a 'democratic' government! I want Musharraf back please
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Apr 28, 2016 09:19am
the only movie which telecast " live"
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Apr 28, 2016 09:22am
Dear Pakistan .... Enjoy the Democracy!
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Apr 28, 2016 10:04am
Govt going to ban ARY very soon too.. A disgusting mindset of our ruling elite...
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Apr 28, 2016 10:07am
Red carpet for anti-Pakistan film makers and a ban for a film that highlights corruption? Wow.
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Apr 28, 2016 10:22am
Forgive me for being an idealist/romantic, but imho, the common Pakistani, is now fed up with the corrupt elite. More movie like this will be made in future which will give voice to the emotions of the public at large.
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Apr 28, 2016 10:23am
Any program that depicts corruption will be banned. There was a television show moam ki guriya in the mid 1990s that was banned all of a sudden due to drugs and bureaucracy reference. Also fankar gali was another tv serial banned. Anything that creates a ripple affect depicting the social ills of the society will be stopped
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Apr 28, 2016 10:28am
Our elite which includes politicians, feudal lords, large businessmen, civil bureaucrats, high ranking military officers, lawyers and judges are all on the same page when it comes to protecting the corrupt and keeping the corruption going. We, the common people, should at least be united in the understanding that we will not tolerate any corrupt person as our leader whether he/she is from any party or group.
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Apr 28, 2016 10:33am
Every pitcure, before it releases, is censored by the censor board. if nothing wrong noticed earlier, why the federal govt and Sindh govt now banned Maalik?if there was something wrong in it, why they certified it?
Anyways, banning Maalik will not reduce the strength of viewers , instead curiosity will increase and Maalik will get high rating in electronic and print media of pakistan, ultimately more people wish to watch it and no expenditures for sponsoring and advertising it.
in reality, faderal govt and sindh govt did not ban it, instead they approved it so that more people watch it. congrate to Ashir Azeeem.
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Apr 28, 2016 10:43am
In the notification, they've used the word "pleased to declare" Wow!
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Apr 28, 2016 10:46am
We need to abolish censorship in Pakistan. Freedom of expression ought to be a fundamental right protected by the law, but article 19 in the Constitution has enough holes in it to drive a truck through it.
US Constitution, First Amendment, sets the gold standard worldwide.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
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Apr 28, 2016 10:57am
very sad and shame on federal government. the movie shows the real face of politicians, their greed and lust for money thats why they banned the movie. very sad and condemnable. next time nobody would dare to make such kind of movies on reality basis.
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Apr 28, 2016 11:17am
Where is Freedom of expression ??? Shame on corrupt politicians
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Apr 28, 2016 11:18am
Pakistani movies are banned in Pakistan???
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Apr 28, 2016 11:41am
We Pakistanis do not have the maturity to view this as a story. We do not read enough. We should develop tolerance and patience.
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Apr 28, 2016 11:51am
@syed It’s a shame, but it proves the power of cinema; way back in the 90’s there was a film made by Iqbal Kashmiri called ‘Sarak’ staring Mohsin Khan, Babar Ali and Sultan Rahi. In which a politician was portrayed as a villain who rapes and kills the hero’s sister played by an actress called Roop. But at that time no one raised any issue or banned the movie. The reason was at that time no one took the film industry seriously. With the improvement of film industry today and the good quality of productions every one took notice of ‘Maalik’. I am eager to see this movie hope they don’t ban this movie in the USA and UK.
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Apr 28, 2016 11:52am
The politicians do not want to see their real faces . Truth is always bitter .
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Apr 28, 2016 12:05pm
its the biggest publicity to the movie, now i must see it
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Apr 28, 2016 12:45pm
So much for freedom of speech...
Fact they banned is testimony to its true depiction of pakistani politicians...
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Apr 28, 2016 12:56pm
Banning Maalik is a clear proof that how much our government supports freedom of speech in Pakistan!
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Apr 28, 2016 12:56pm
They are in Land business they are in Logistic business they are in Banking business they are in farm business Now they are in Film business to deliberately insult common people of Pakistan and Politicians. Remember they governed Pakistan for forty years for nothing. Thanks Honorable Nawaz Sharif Prime minister Of Islamic Democratic Pakistan.
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Apr 28, 2016 12:58pm
Nice publicity gimmick
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Apr 28, 2016 01:07pm
Release it in India. I'am sure there is a large audience for the movie.
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Apr 28, 2016 01:08pm
What an Irony , we allow Kapoor and Sons, which is promoting Homosexuality, and Ban Maalik which denounces corruption
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Apr 28, 2016 01:28pm
ban all banning
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Apr 28, 2016 01:55pm
Dictatorship or democracy, do not let the future generations know the difference. Freedom of expression, do not let your children become accustomed to it. How can anyone stoop so low. There are hardly any entertainment opportunities, drain out the country on the economic and entertainment fronts, way to go, keep it up.
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Apr 28, 2016 02:15pm
Banned, because the truth hurts.
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Apr 28, 2016 02:40pm
@abdul P : Actually our Politicians still think of themselves as Kings
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Apr 28, 2016 02:44pm
this sort of films are made in neighboring countries like India, but i have never seen criticism in their country. so where freedom of expression actually prevails?????
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Apr 28, 2016 02:53pm
Ashir, my man ..... tu hey shaheen basera kar paharon ki chitano per.. what if its banned here, big deal... es duniya sey agay jaha'n aur bhi hain...
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Apr 28, 2016 03:14pm
You know what?some body still should put this movie on YouTube anyways so whole world could still be able to watch it,
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Apr 28, 2016 04:07pm
Banned movies are more watchable not in Pakistan even in the whole world, that's what our Government forget. Bad decision on wrong movie on wrong time.
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Apr 28, 2016 04:17pm
Bring it online. The producer may make more money that way as more people will watch it out of curiosity.
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Apr 28, 2016 05:17pm
The KPK Government offers to permit Maalik in the cinema despite ban from central government.
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Apr 28, 2016 05:44pm
dear politicians don't stop corruption but ban the films exposing your corruption. bravo (saeen tou saeen, saeen k kaam bhe saeen)
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Apr 28, 2016 06:35pm
They wanted to cash people's sympathies for Taliban but govt did a great job so that none would make propaganda in support of terrorism and terrorists for religious or ethnicity. All media including press and tv be instructed to follow the ethics and don't air and or support Taliban or their supporters and instead create a nationalism in the masses and discard/dismiss/disown/dislike pro taliban feeling amongst the masses telling them how hard is it say to build a school that Taliban blows up with a bomb and peace is what we need for developments in our society for collective and individual uplift...
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Apr 28, 2016 07:12pm
PM Nawaz Sharif is avoiding Panama leaks investigation. Instead, he is assaulting democracy. Banning film "Maalik" is an assault on freedom of expression. Using PTV to show official parliament speeches but block opposition speeches is an assault on democracy. To withhold government advertisements from newspapers and TV channels calling for accountability of corrupt politicians is assault on democracy. The list goes on. Such abuse of power must end. We want democracy with "accountability" of the government and politicians. No one can be above the law.
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Apr 28, 2016 08:05pm
@50 Shades of Khaki Its called Vigilante Justice and it actually is a theme of many movies and tv shows. V for Vendetta, Arrow, Batman, Watchmen etc ther're all vigilantes. If vigilance itself is a threat to democracy then I suggest:
Ban all content portraying Vigilante Justice. That includes Western material. After all, Democracy is all about equality isn't it.
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Apr 28, 2016 08:05pm
@Mohammad Fida What? How? Why?
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Apr 29, 2016 12:09am
Film by a minority member targeting the corrupt elite is not acceptable by the establishment ! Film does have conflicting ideas and does depict very hardcore realities and filth of our current society .
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Apr 29, 2016 01:20am
Extremely unjustified act by the government. Freedom of expression is sabotaged, the film gives a blink picture of inefficient political elites in implementing law against non state actors and a reflection of Pakistan's ongoing stumbling policy against corruption. The decision would be paved way for harboring the Corrupt political mafia, or i would assert white collar looters. The country where Premiers of the state are scuffling in the scandals like Panama leaks, what else could one expect. Cyber crime bill, PTV, Censor board and all the stuff are armed wings of politicians to steer the country not taking any positive step against bleak crimes of politicians. I as a Pakistani strongly condemn the censorship of the movie. Black day for denizens of Pakistan and monstrous blow for Freedom of speech.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:55am
Shining Democracy
Now don't come n point fingers towards our democracy every now and then
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Apr 29, 2016 11:58am
Ethnic stereotyping must be banned.
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Apr 29, 2016 12:16pm
Ethnic stereotyping MUST be banned.
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Apr 29, 2016 03:03pm
Pakistani freedom of speech.
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Apr 29, 2016 04:48pm
Good move . No incitement of masses should be accepted.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:14pm
This is what is wrong with the Pakistan government. Freedom of speech is always crushed one way or another. Why not let the people decide weather to watch the film or not. Pakistan is loosing millions in revenue and filmmaker and producers are also losing money.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:53pm
Ashir Azeem: Put it on Netflix please.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:32pm
@Gerry D You are so right, those ruling us do not realize how ignorant they are and how they are exposing their ignorance to the wide world. One expects better in democracy and civilian rule.
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Apr 29, 2016 08:47pm
The movie should not be banned as it is what is happening in real life of every Pakistani.
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Apr 30, 2016 01:03am
@Mutahhir
I sincerely hope you are right
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