Yeh Radio Pakistan Hai – Evolution of Radio In Pakistan
As originally published in Synergyzer Issue 5 – 2013
This was announced at 12 am August 14, 1947, for the first time by the late celebrated broadcaster Mustafa Ali Hamdani, who later became the Director...
Q&A: Shehzad Hassan Khan talks about ARY Film Festival
What is the vision of ARY Film Festival and how does it act as a platform to encourage young talent?
Our vision is to put a spotlight on young filmmakers and to provide them with...
Lights, Camera… Documentary?!
“…top art facilities don’t make great films, top stories do.”
Mohammad Naqvi, Filmmaker and Emmy Award Winner
Synergyzer: Please give your educational and professional background.
Mohammad Naqvi: I grew up in Karachi before I went for my Bachelors in...
APNS: IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF EVERYONE
Mr. Sarmad Ali, Secretary General, All Pakistan Newspapers Society and Managing Director, Jang Media Group talks to Synergyzer about blacklisting as an effective regulatory practice and pays tribute to the legendary Masood Hamid.
Synergyzer: What...
Q&A: Nadeem Mandviwalla on The Success of Atrium Cinemas & The Impact of Banning...
As originally published in Synergyzer Issue 5, 2017 - 'The Show Must Go On'
The Cinema Industry in Pakistan remains indebted to Nadeem Mandviwalla – the visionary filmmaker, film distributor, and Chief Executive at Mandviwalla...
Mobilizing Airwaves
By Noor Ul Ain Hanif with Hiba Moeen
Over the years, radio has played a pivotal role in rapidly bringing a wide range of international and local news over the airwaves. In the meanwhile, it...
PAKISTANI CINEMA: Jingoism is Not For Us
By Omair Alavi
The cinema business in Pakistan is very tricky; one day cinema-owners can be kings and before they know it, they can become paupers. For the past 7 years, multiplexes ruled our cities...
DIGI MEDIA: EXPANDING HORIZONS
Zubair Ashraf Khan, Group GM, DiGi Media Company talks about the expansion of the DiGi network and market share growth of cable TV in Pakistan
Synergyzer: Briefly tell us about your company and its...
Pakistan Idol
The Most Awaited Show of Pakistan
After hitting the screen in more than 100 countries, the Idol show has now come to Pakistan. The 50th addition to the adaptation series called Idols format and based...