Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in global cinema as the documentary film Mokhlani, the Last Mohanas has won the prestigious Jackson Wild Media Award, often described by international media as the “Oscars of nature and environmental filmmaking.”
According to international reports, the Jackson Wild Media Awards recognize exceptional storytelling that highlights the beauty, challenges, and urgency of protecting the planet’s ecosystems. Mokhlani, the Last Mohanas stood out among entries from across the world, marking a proud moment for Pakistan’s film industry and its growing voice in environmental advocacy.
Set against the backdrop of Pakistan’s climate crisis, the film captures the struggles and resilience of the Mohana fishing community living around Manchar Lake in Sindh which is one of South Asia’s largest freshwater lakes now threatened by pollution and climate change.
The film’s narrative weaves together the fading traditions of the Mohanas, their intimate connection with water, and the existential threat climate degradation poses to their centuries-old way of life.
International media outlets have hailed Mokhlani, the Last Mohanas as a compelling blend of art, activism, and indigenous storytelling that amplifies the voices of communities most affected by environmental decline.
The Jackson Wild Media Awards ceremony was held in Wyoming, USA, bringing together leading environmental filmmakers, conservationists, and journalists from around the globe.
Film critics and environmentalists in Pakistan have lauded the recognition as a “historic moment” that highlights Pakistan’s untold stories on global platforms.
