Federal Government allows Indian Films screening in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: In an official statement, Marriyum Aurangzeb has said the government has decided to maintain the present policy regarding the import of Indian films after reviewing the benefits Pakistani cinema trade can derive from their exhibition.
Special Committee formed by Prime Minister has decided to screen the Indian Films in Pakistan.
“The close examination of historical and empirical data including the trends of the industry since 1965 till date, it is evident that, the inclusion of all foreign content, including Indian film content in local cinemas, has a multiplier impact on the commerce and development of the Pakistani film trade and industry as a whole,” the minister emphasised.
She said that the investment plans of the local film industry, especially of the cinema owners and film exhibitors for producing local films, were also reviewed.