Benazir and Democracy awarded at Chicago film festival.ISLAMABAD Islamabad (ĭs'ləməbäd`, ĭslăm`–), city (1998 pop. 524,500), capital of Pakistan, NE Pakistan, just NE of Rawalpindi, the former interim capital. , April 24, 2009 (Balochistan Times) -- The documentary titled Benazir and Democracy won the Certificate of Merit in the Category of Documentary on History and Biography at the Chicago Film Festival Hugo Television Awards. SAMAA SAMAA South African Model Aircraft Association SAMAA Special Assistant for Military Assistance Affairs TV, produced the documentary, which was aired on December 27, 2009, SAMAA TV won the award for its contribution in over viewing the future of democracy in Pakistan at the 2009 Hugo Television Award ceremony in Chicago, USA as well. The award was received by Farah Jamal-Uddin, producer of the documentary. Ms. Jamal-Uddin has been working with SAMAA TV for more than a year now. Farah Jamal-Uddin is also the person behind producing the documentary, which won the hearts of all the judges. Speaking at the occasion Ms. Farah shared I am extremely honoured to be recognized for playing a part in influencing the ever-advancing field of television and making Pakistan proud of her greatest leader, Shaheed Noun 1. shaheed - Arabic term for holy martyrs; applied by Palestinians to suicide bombers Arabic, Arabic language - the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects martyr, sufferer - one who suffers for the sake of principle Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Benazir Bhutto (Urdu: بینظیر بھٹو, IPA: [bɛnɜziɽ botɔ] . She further said that the content and object of this documentary was to overview the future of democracy, after the assassination Assassination See also Murder. assassins Fanatical Moslem sect that smoked hashish and murdered Crusaders (11th—12th centuries). [Islamic Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 52] Brutus conspirator and assassin of Julius Caesar. [Br. of Benazir Bhutto who strived for the institution of democracy her whole life and came to a tragic ending. The documentary was shown on Benazir Bhuttos first death anniversary, December 27, 2009 on Samaa TV as part of its tribute to a strong personality in the Pakistan political scenario and who has shaped the future of the democratic agenda for Pakistan. SAMAA TVs Chief Executive Officer, Amir Jahangir expressed great enthusiasm on SAMAA receiving this international award and credit and applauded the entire team for creating world class documentary and following the rules of factual journalism. The award show was a celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Hugo Television Awards. These awards are held on an annual basis to honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. the important events, beloved personalities, and inspiring ideas that have shaped the unforgettable moments of television. Every year the most innovative members of the television industry submit their work to the Hugo Television Awards to be recognized as a leader in the field. This year the 2009 Hugo Television Awards was launched with the theme of raising the standard of quality in all aspects of the medium. (THROUGH ASIA Asia (ā`zhə), the world's largest continent, 17,139,000 sq mi (44,390,000 sq km), with about 3.3 billion people, nearly three fifths of the world's total population. PULSE) |
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