Govt task force to promote film industry

Encouraging creative thinking was essential for the growth of society says Senator Faraz

ISLAMABAD:

The government will be creating a film task force which will be responsible for promoting the industry and resolving related issues.

This was stated by the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday while chairing a meeting with artists from the film industry and other stakeholders via video link. Issues facing the film industry and their proposed solutions were discussed during the meeting.

Faraz said that artists were assets of the nation who play an important role in the promotion of national culture and image apart from the growth of society. He added that the government realises the importance of artists and values their contribution to society.

Encouraging creative thinking was essential for the growth of society, Senator Faraz remarked.

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He added that artists had the right to receive royalties for their work and that practical steps will be taken to ensure that their copyrights are protected. He assured that a film task force will be set up soon, and will include government officials as well as those associated with the film industry.

This task force, he said, will play a key role in promoting the film industry in the country and resolve related issues.

Information Secretary Akbar Durrani briefed the participants about the national film policy and the Artist Welfare Fund. A database of artists across the country was being created which will help them financially.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 7^th, 2020.