Happenings
Film The Glassworker Enthralls The Audience
“The Glassworker is a historic milestone for Pakistan’s film industry, marking the country’s first hand-drawn animated feature film.”
The Glassworker premiered to a packed house at Nueplex Cinemas, with a sold-out crowd of art lovers and celebrities in attendance. The red-carpet event set the stage for an evening of celebration as members of the Mano Animation Studios team mingled with guests, sharing their passion for animation and film.
The Glassworker is a historic milestone for Pakistan’s film industry, marking the country’s first hand-drawn animated feature film. Directed by Usman Riaz, this cinematic masterpiece took a decade to bring to life, symbolizing the realization of a dream that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in Pakistani cinema.
The film has already made waves internationally, premiering at the prestigious Annecy International Film Festival and the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). The Glassworker is now set to premiere in Japan at the Hiroshima Animation Festival.
The evening in Karachi opened with a heartfelt speech by the director and Mano co-founder Usman Riaz, leaving the audience in awe of the film’s quality, a testament to the incredible talent within Pakistan.
The movie enthralled the guests with the presentation impressing them with the story and the clear animation which became more impressive with the fact that each drawing was painstakingly made by hand and brought together for a smooth animated projection on screen. Thus, the long duration of the filmmaking process requiring a lot of patience from Usman Riaz who, understandably, became emotional during his speech at the premiere. But he was amply rewarded with the adulated reviews of the audience.
An evening of poetry and celebration was presented by Mishal Khan recently. As a tribute to two cherished figures of Urdu literature: the birthday celebration of senior poet Anwar Shaoor, and a special honouring of Ambreen Haseeb Amber for receiving the prestigious Pride of Performance Award
The event was presided over by Anwar Shaoor himself, whose presence was an inspiration for the audience present on the occasion. A select group of poets and poetesses shared their work, adding colour and emotion to the night. The poetic session flowed unhindered under the skilled moderation of Khalilullah Farooqui, a well-known voice from radio and media. The star of the evening, poet Anwar Shaoor’s poetry was the highlight of the literary event.
Mehreen Ilahi curator of Majmua The Art Gallery organized a calligraphic exhibition titled Nafs, showcasing the works of emerging artists. Participating artists included Erum Hameed, Iffah Sheikh, Zahir Shah, Huma Tajdar, Umaima Masood, Fatima Arzoo Hassan, Syed Ali Sheikh and Mian Asif.
The calligraphy featured in the exhibition was done in both traditional Nastaleeq and modern, contemporary styles. The artists depicted Allah’s name and verses from the Quran in their works, in their own styles. Fatima Arzoo Hassan’s abstract calligraphy was a standout piece—her textured canvas, featuring Allah impeccably written in white against interplay of blue and white hues, was visually captivating.
Karachi Gymkhana hosted the 38th A.O. Hospital & A.O. Clinic-South Ramazan Cricket Festival 2025, continuing the legacy of a premier T20 tournament. This anticipated event brought together top teams, thrilling matches and cricket enthusiasts on the occasion.
A.O. Hospital sponsored this edition, carrying forward the vision of Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, who first introduced the T20 format in 1996. Under the Asghar Ali Shah Sports Foundation, the Dr. M.A. Shah Cricket Trophy continues to inspire, with many players delivering record-breaking performances.
Sports Convener Muhammad Hussain expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, media, and fans who contributed to the tournament’s success. Karachi Gymkhana, hosting the event, remained committed to promoting sports and fostering a strong cricketing culture through this prestigious event.
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