Monday, 27 February 2012

PM Gilani announces civil award for Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday announced a high civil award for Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on winning Oscar Award for her documentary film.

The prime minister in a message felicitated Sharmeen on winning the first-ever Oscar award as a Pakistani on her documentary 'Saving Face', according to a Prime Minister House statement issued here.

Prime Minister Gilani appreciated Sharmeen Obaid for her hardwork and her creativity to highlight the topic of acid attacks on women through film-making.

He said the artists could act as a catalyst in bringing positive change in the society.

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