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Pakistan Selects First Documentary for Oscar Race

Updated 2026-10-02 01:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s documentary 'Hanging by a Wire' has been chosen as Pakistan's submission for the Academy Awards, marking the country's first-ever entry in the international feature film category. The selection is seen as a significant milestone for Pakistani cinema.

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Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s documentary thriller “Hanging by a Wire” has been selected as Pakistan’s submission for the international feature film Oscar at the 99th Academy Awards, marking the first time a documentary has represented the country in the category. The Pakistan Academy
2026-10-02 01:24 UTC
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