Jalaluddin Hyder is an independent filmmaker, cinematographer, and critic based in Karachi. His films have screened at Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Arts, Egyptian American Film Festival, Alliance for Media Arts and Culture, and more. He can be reached at @hyder_films on Instagram.
Sep 21, 2026
Ahmad Ghulam Ali Chagla gave Pakistan one of its most enduring cultural symbols, yet his name remains almost invisible to the people. A closer look at his music reveals why his contribution deserves far more than a footnote.
Aug 18, 2026
As Pakistan's television industry rushes to graft generative AI into its most nostalgic properties, the technology only exposes an old and familiar affliction