Despite a great run, Pakistan has missed out on its first Oscar nomination in the International Feature Film Category. Joyland, which became Pakistan's first ever film to have been shortlisted for the Academy Awards, didn't get a nomination. The nominations were announced by British Pakistani Oscar-winning actor, Riz Ahmed and Hollywood star Allison Williams. Saim Sadiq's directorial became the first Pakistani film to have been shortlisted for Oscars. India grabs one nomination in the Original Song category for RRR's Naatu Naatu.

Source: The Express Tribune January 25, 2023 08:35 UTC