Join Eva zu Beck as she uncovers stories that capture what #PakistanIs

Dawn.com and Deutsche Welle (DW) sent blogger Eva zu Beck on a journey with four top filmmakers identified through the successful #ItHappensOnlyInPakistan video contest.

Together, Eva and the teams explored and capture the essence of Pakistan.

Watch the final stories in the form of 8 short films here.

#PAKISTANIS SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST

We also invited you to become a part of the journey by sharing your stories and moments that capture what #PakistanIs and received hundreds of entries.

Raheel Ali Butt and Dr Raja Shad won an iPhone XR each for submitting the winning photos for the #PakistanIs social media contest.


Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany's international broadcaster. The flagship channel DW provides analysis and insights to viewers around the globe, reporting on important issues in English 24/7. DW is available online in 30 languages including Urdu. Visit DW at dw.com/urdu

Dawn.com is the largest English news website in Pakistan. Being Pakistan's oldest media group, the platform offers a rich, dynamic and diversified digital front to audiences all over the world.

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