Federal Government imposes ban on Indian films during Eid

Federal Government imposes ban on Indian films during Eid

The move comes weeks before Eid to "revive and promote" the local film industry in Pakistan
25 May, 2018

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.

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.