Pakistanis living in the UAE on Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy's Oscar and what they think it will mean for the nation's film industry

Sohail Zafar
Management professional, 32
“I think that while the rest of the world may find an award not such a big issue, but for Pakistan where the film industry seemed to be on its last legs — it definitely is. This is something that gives it hope, a morale boost and international exposure. I think it is definitely a move in the right direction.”
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