Tag: Film and TV
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Taliban ban women from acting in dramas
Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership has set new laws prohibiting women from acting in television shows, reports the BBC. Female journalists and presenters are likewise required to wear headscarves when on camera. However no guidelines have been issued regarding which type of covering to use. Eight new Taliban restrictions have been handed to Afghan television networks. The…
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Veteran actor Talat Iqbal passes away in United States
Veteran Pakistan film and television star Talat Iqbal has died in United States (US), the actor’s family confirmed on Friday. Hospitalised in a critical condition two weeks ago in Dallas, just a few days after the death of his daughter Sarah Talat earlier this month. According to the family, Talat will be buried at Restland…