‘Nayab’ and ‘Deemak’ Bag Major Awards at SCO Film Festival

‘Nayab’ and ‘Deemak’ bag major awards at SCO Film Festival

On the international front, Pakistani cinema is making an undeniably strong impact. The slow yet steady resurgence of the industry is finally being recognized on the global stage. After years of struggle, Pakistani films are gaining the commercial and critical recognition they deserve.  Deemak and Nayab have won top honors at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival 2025. The five-day festival in Yangzhou, China, became a landma…

Deemak and Nayab Shine at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Film Festival 2025

Pakistani cinema scored big wins at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Film Festival 2025, held in Yangzhou, China, with two films—Deemak and Nayab—receiving top honours. The black horror film Deemak, which was released on Eid-ul-Adha, won the Best Editing Award at the prestigious festival. Meanwhile, Nayab, a film that premiered in January last year, bagged the Special Jury Award. The five-day festival in Yangzhou showcased talent from…

Pakistani films ‘Deemak,  ‘Nayab’ shine at SCO Film Festival 2025 in China - Pakistan Observer

LAHORE –  Pakistan’s film industry earned international acclaim at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival 2025, as two Pakistani films, Deemak and Nayab, received top honors at the prestigious event held in Yangzhou, China. The five-day festival concluded with Deemak winning the Best Editing Award, while Nayab secured the Special Jury Award, marking a significant moment for Pakistani cinema on the global stage. Director Rafiq …