Federal Government imposes ban on Indian films during Eid
If you were planning to watch Salman Khan's Race 3 this Eid, you've got another thing coming.
The Federal Government has declared a ban on Indian films in Pakistan on the occasions of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha. It released a statement on Thursday which states that the move comes "in order to revive, and promote the local film industry in Pakistan."
Although it is not a blanket ban and Indian films can screen before and after Eid, the Government has stated a period for local cinemas during which Indian films cannot show. The films can screen till two days before Eid and two weeks after the holiday.
Federal Govt has imposed restriction on the screening of Indian movies in Pakistani cinemas on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr & Eid ul Azha. To promote local film industry, cinemas in Pakistan would not be able to screen Indian movies 2 days before & 2 weeks after the Eid days. pic.twitter.com/mkRxuL29Np
— Danyal Gilani (@DanyalGilani) May 24, 2018
There are already a number of local films which will be fighting at the box office this Eid-ul-Fitr: Azaadi, Wajood and 7 Din Mohabbat In. Hamza Ali Abbasi-starrer Parwaaz Hai Junoon which was also slated to release alongside these films has now been pushed back to avoid the clash.
