Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday announced a high civil award for Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy on winning Oscar Award for her documentary film.

The Prime Minister in a message felicitated Sharmeen on winning the first-ever Oscar award as a Pakistani on her documentary ‘Saving Face’, according to a Prime Minister House statement issued here.

Prime Minister Gilani appreciated Sharmeen Obaid for her hardwork and her creativity to highlight the topic of acid attacks on women through film-making. He said the artists could act as a catalyst in bringing positive change in the society.