Global countries promoting tourism through film, screen: Marriyum

Outgoing Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb says the archives of Radio Pakistan have been saved in the form of Radio Flex, which has been named Awaz Khazana.

Addressing the ceremony regarding the revival of Pakistan film industry in Lahore on Saturday, the She said the tax on cinemas has been abolished and after 27 years PTV has changed the fee structure of artists and brought it to market price.

Maryam Aurangzeb said the custom duty has been reduced to zero on import of film-making equipment.

She said all the countries of the world are promoting their tourism through film and screen.

Former minister said the legislation regarding the film policy had been completed in 2022.

Earlier, in his welcome address the Secretary Information Sohail Ali Khan said it is necessary to respect the artists for the development of the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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