ISLAMABAD – Indian PM Modi has been urged by All Indian Cine WorkersAssociation to take retaliatory measures against Pakistan.
In the wake of Pakistan’s decision of banning Indian films from beingscreened in the country, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA)has written an open letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi demandinga ban on already banned Pakistani artists. It also called for the need tocut off all sorts of bilateral relations, including diplomatic ties withPakistan and its people, reported *India Todaylink*.
“AICWA urges all the film industry, film fraternity to put a complete stopto any association with Pakistani artists, musicians and diplomats. AICWAis demanding a strict ”say no to Pakistan” for trade and bilateralrelations.
Entire film industry and cine workers have refused to work till there isno complete ban of Pakistani makers, artists and trade partners,” theletter read.[image: PHOTO: INDIA TODAY]
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Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan announced the banning of Indian films fromits cinemas across the nation. Firdous Ashiq Awan, the special assistant toPrime Minister Imran Khan on Information and Broadcasting, claimed thisaction was in retaliation to India”s abrogation of Article 370, which gavespecial status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and allowed it to have aseparate constitution, a state flag and autonomy over the internaladministration.
