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

On the international front, Pakistani cinema undoubtedly has a strong impact. The slow but steady resuscitation of the industry is ultimately recognized on the world stage. After years of struggle, Pakistani films earn the commercial and critical recognition they deserve.

Card and NABB They have won top prices at the Shanghai Cooperation Film Festival (SCO) 2025. The five -day festival in Yangzhou, China, became a milestone for Pakistani films.

CardA psychological horror movie directed by Rafay Rashdi received the Best Edit Award. The film has already made a historic Box Office business that stinging as the most commercially and critically recognized horror movie coming out of Pakistan.

Card Director Rafay Rashdi took on Instagram to announce the film’s famous win at the SCO Film Festival. He added: “Grateful to @scosectsco_org, the Pakistani government and the Ministry of Information for their support and recognition.

Actress Sonya Hussyn who played the role of “Hiba” in the film was also present with Rashdi. After the historic victory, he posted a selfie with the award considering their victory “a proud moment for Pakistan”. And it’s absolutely!

Written by Ayesha Muzzafar, starring Sonya Hussyn, Samina Peerzada and Faysal Quraishi, Card It is proof that Pakistani cinema can deliver both entertainment and quality.

Meantime, NABBDirected by Umair Nasir Ali and was written by Ali Abbasi Naqvi and Basit Naqvi, captive audiences at the festival with his enthusiastic and inspirational story about the dreams of a middle -class girl to achieve his competitive, male world.

The film Stars Yumna Zaidi. Photo: Archive

Starring Yumna Zaidi and USAMA Khan, Nayab won the Special Jury Award and was selected as the winner of the other 19 films.

Director Umair Nasir Ali shared his joy on Instagram, saying: “This is a proud and emotional moment for Pakistani cinema.

He also expressed hope for increased cooperation, adding: “I hope that this victory and our participation will help open more doors to cooperation between filmmakers from Pakistan, China and other SCO countries, so that our stories continue to travel, connect and inspire.”

Here is a brighter future for the Pakistani film industry!