Pakistan arrests journalist Fakhar ur Rehman in PECA probe Argentina curbs media access over smart glasses footage row Gharidah Farooqi case sparks arrests over online harassment The Journalism Pakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 17 | April 24, 2026 Israel denial of aid to Amal Khalil may be a war crime, says CPJ Read it your way: How Journalism Pakistan's AI feature works Kuwait court acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Lebanese reporter killed in Israeli strikes Journalism Pakistan introduces a new era of news: understand stories your way Why social media is a battleground for Pakistani journalists Local news decline worsens global trust crisis French print crisis deepens with 1,000 layoffs Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt energy reporting Lawsuit against The Atlantic fuels press freedom concerns Meera walkout puts focus on Irshad Bhatti's interview ethics Pakistan arrests journalist Fakhar ur Rehman in PECA probe Argentina curbs media access over smart glasses footage row Gharidah Farooqi case sparks arrests over online harassment The Journalism Pakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 17 | April 24, 2026 Israel denial of aid to Amal Khalil may be a war crime, says CPJ Read it your way: How Journalism Pakistan's AI feature works Kuwait court acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Lebanese reporter killed in Israeli strikes Journalism Pakistan introduces a new era of news: understand stories your way Why social media is a battleground for Pakistani journalists Local news decline worsens global trust crisis French print crisis deepens with 1,000 layoffs Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt energy reporting Lawsuit against The Atlantic fuels press freedom concerns Meera walkout puts focus on Irshad Bhatti's interview ethics
Logo
Janu
Hall of Shame

Lahore Press Club awards life-time membership to Ali Zafar

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 15 December 2014

Join our WhatsApp channel

Lahore Press Club awards life-time membership to Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar has been awarded honorary life-time membership by the Lahore Press Club during a ceremony. He emphasized the importance of local films in Pakistan's cinema landscape.

ISLAMABAD: Lahore Press Club has awarded honorary life-time membership to singer-turned-actor Ali Zafar at a ceremony held at the club.

The Express Tribune reported Zafar told journalists that Kill Dill is his sixth film in Bollywood and like always, the local audiences have showered him with love and support for this project.

Speaking at the session titled ‘Meet the Press,’ Zafar said that he wants to utilize his film-making experience to revitalize the Pakistani film industry.

“Whenever a local film is released, it does better business than any foreign film in Pakistan and Waar and Kill Dill are great examples of this,” he said.

Zafar said that if Pakistan makes quality films, they can also be released in India.

Key Points

  • Ali Zafar received life-time membership from Lahore Press Club.
  • He considers Kill Dill his sixth film in Bollywood.
  • Zafar aims to revitalize the Pakistani film industry.
  • He believes local films often outperform foreign ones in Pakistan.
  • Zafar advocates for the release of quality Pakistani films in India.

Ask AI: Understand this story your way

AI Enabled

Dig deeper, ask anything — get instant context, background, and clarity.

Not sure what to choose? Try one of these.

The AI generates results based on your selected options
Your AI-generated results will appear here after you click the button.

Disclaimer: This feature is powered by AI and is intended to help readers explore and understand news stories more easily. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated responses may occasionally be incomplete or reflect limitations in the underlying model. This feature does not represent the editorial views of JournalismPakistan. For our full, verified reporting, please refer to the original article.

Dive Deeper

Newsroom
Pakistan arrests journalist Fakhar ur Rehman in PECA probe

Pakistan arrests journalist Fakhar ur Rehman in PECA probe

 April 24, 2026 Senior journalist Fakhar ur Rehman has been arrested in a PECA case registered by NCCIA, with multiple journalists named and questions raised over due process and transparency.


Argentina curbs media access over smart glasses footage row

Argentina curbs media access over smart glasses footage row

 April 24, 2026 Argentina barred journalists from Casa Rosada after TV aired alleged covert wearables footage, citing security concerns and provoking press freedom criticism.


Gharidah Farooqi case sparks arrests over online harassment

Gharidah Farooqi case sparks arrests over online harassment

 April 24, 2026 Authorities arrested suspects and opened cases after Gharidah Farooqi complained of coordinated gender-based online harassment; the cybercrime agency preserved evidence.


The Journalism Pakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 17 | April 24, 2026

The Journalism Pakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 17 | April 24, 2026

 April 24, 2026 Edition 17 summarizes recent media shifts: rising South Asia press violations, viral independent creators, and the decline of local news and public trust.


Israel denial of aid to Amal Khalil may be a war crime, says CPJ

Israel denial of aid to Amal Khalil may be a war crime, says CPJ

 April 24, 2026 CPJ says Israel's alleged denial of timely medical access to Lebanese reporter Amal Khalil after a southern Lebanon strike may amount to a war crime.


Popular Stories