1. Which description best fits The Long Walk, a movie releasing in theatres in Pakistan in September 2025?
a) A character-driven coming-of-age indie about a small-town football team
b) A contemplative dystopian drama about teenagers in a lethal walking contest
c) A romantic comedy set on an intercontinental train
d) A documentary about endurance racers in the Sahara
2. Which of the following music releases came at the end of August and generated global fan excitement?
a) A surprise solo album by Ed Sheeran
b) A posthumous jazz collection from a late icon
c) A collaborative trance EP from Diplo and Armin van Buuren
d) K-pop group IVE’s EP IVE SECRET
3. Which statement about Case No. 9, an upcoming Pakistani TV drama, is correct?
a) It’s a romantic comedy set to premiere in early August.
b) It’s a reality singing show airing in September.
c) It is a courtroom/legal drama written by journalist Shahzeb Khanzada and scheduled for a late September release on Geo TV.
d) It’s a historical miniseries due to air in December.
4. Jama Taqseem, a new TV serial pairing Mawra Hocane and Talha Chahour, is rumoured to:
a) Premiere in early September and be a contemporary social drama.
b) Be a period costume epic releasing in November.
c) Be a short-form sitcom dropping on YouTube only.
d) Be a feature film, not a TV serial.
Answers
1. The correct answer is b.
The Long Walk is directed by Francis Lawrence and is based on Stephen King’s 1979 novel (originally published under the pen-name Richard Bachman). The story is a harsh, dystopian survival drama about teenagers forced to walk under deadly rules. The movie will be released in theatres in Pakistan on September 12.
Early reviews from advance screenings describe it as intense, violent and powerfully acted — leading some commentators to suggest it could attract awards-season attention for its young cast.
The film stars Cooper Hoffman as Raymond Garraty, with David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Charlie Plummer and Roman Griffin Davis, while veterans Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton and Mark Hamill appear in supporting roles.
2. The correct answer is d.
K-pop group IVE confirmed a comeback EP titled IVE SECRET, a late-August release that drew global attention. They returned with their newest project after six months of radio silence following their last album IVE EMPATHY, which was a massive success. They also released a music video for its title track ‘XOXZ’, and the EP arrived on 25 August 2025.
With their latest album, the group continues experimenting with the confident pop sound that has made them one of K-pop’s most globally recognised acts.
Beyond recorded music, IVE have been making history on the live stage: they played Lollapalooza Chicago (2024) and Lollapalooza Berlin and Paris (2025), becoming the first K-pop group to perform at three Lollapalooza festivals in two consecutive years. Performing at these festivals exposes them to large mainstream Western audiences, cements their festival-headliner credentials and signals broader crossover acceptance for K-pop on global stages.
3. The correct answer is c.
Case No. 9 is a highly anticipated courtroom/legal thriller from 7th Sky Entertainment, penned by journalist and news anchor Shahzeb Khanzada. It is directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain (known for Ishq Jalebi, Khuda Aur Mohabbat, Do Bol and, most recently, Khaie).
Slated for a late-September 2025 broadcast on Geo TV (commonly reported around September 26), the serial marks Aamina Sheikh’s return to television after a seven-year hiatus and reunites her with Saba Qamar for the first time since their critically acclaimed Maat (2011).
The cast also features Faysal Quraishi, who shares the screen with Saba again following Aina (2013). The serial further stars Mirza Gohar Rasheed, Noorul Hasan, Junaid Khan, Hina Khwaja Bayat, Ali Rehman Khan, Naveen Waqar, Ahmed Randhawa, Madiha Rizvi, Shahnawaz Zaidi among others — a star-studded ensemble that has positioned the show as a “mega project” in the autumn TV lineup.
4. The correct answer is a.
Jama Taqseem — starring Mawra Hocane and Talha Chahour — is slated for an early-September 2025 premiere and is billed as a contemporary family drama. Its synopsis centres on a new bride trying to find her place in a tightly knit joint family. Teasers blend warmth and attachment with tension and resistance, setting up the familiar dilemma of family expectations versus marital priorities.
Penned by Sarwat Nazir and directed by Ali Hassan (whose previous work includes Fairytale and Meem Se Mohabbat), the show promises a polished production and, hopefully, a script that avoids recycled clichés.
The ensemble also features Javed Sheikh, Deepak Perwani, Madiha Rizvi, Hassan Ahmed, Tazeen Hussain, Beo Rana Zafar and others, making this a high-profile entry that could succeed if it balances traditional conflict with fresher perspectives and believable resolutions.