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A Pakistani version of Netflix is ready to be launched, claims Fawad Chaudhry

While it sounds like a great idea in theory, Twitter had some reservations.
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23 Oct, 2020

Sounds like Fawad Chaudhry has been busy behind the curtains.

The Federal Minister of Science and Technology announced via Twitter that a Pakistani version of Netflix was in the pipeline.

"We are all set to launch Pakistan’s first OTT TV (Pak version of #Netflix). Technology part is complete, have asked PEMRA to prepare a guideline on content and we will be all set to launch in PPP mode, it'll be just another humble contribution," he wrote,

While it sounds like a great idea in theory, Twitter had some reservations:

Some were hopeful though:

We for one are anxiously waiting to see what Chaudhry has up his sleeve; never a dull day.

Comments

Omair Oct 23, 2020 04:04pm
Aimun's tweet is epic!
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Thinking Oct 23, 2020 04:06pm
Hope Fawad won't have any issues with the.mullas this time
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Shah Oct 23, 2020 04:45pm
Good! But get a better name than OTTTV.
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Teripen Dillon Oct 23, 2020 04:56pm
So its a streaming platform? There are plenty out of box solutions readily available some even open source! Amusing to see how basic school level projects elsewhere in the world become ‘cutting edge’ tech in Pakistan!
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Bloop Oct 23, 2020 05:09pm
Great! India doesn't have a single desi OTT. They are welcome to see ours!
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Drone Oct 23, 2020 05:23pm
Nobel prize for Fawad Choudhary
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kp Oct 23, 2020 05:37pm
That will be a PTI propaganda tool for pakistani people.
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openeye Oct 23, 2020 07:02pm
Great Idea. After many years seeing something creative and out of box. Kudos.
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Marvin Oct 23, 2020 08:16pm
A Pakistani version of Netflix is ready to be launched, with the first film starring Fawad Chaudhry.
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M Osman Oct 23, 2020 08:33pm
Perfect ... i can hardly wait !
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Sami khan Oct 23, 2020 09:54pm
People should learn to appreciate good things happenibg in their country. Unfortunately we celebrate independence day every year but we dont have an inch of patriotism. Learn from the enemy neighbouring country how their media portrays their country before the rest of world!
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Prakash Prabhakar Dhumal Oct 23, 2020 10:16pm
But What will U show on it?
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Ali Mehdi Oct 23, 2020 10:43pm
The pose appears to be an attempt by the Minister to launch himself as a model. Is he thinking of an alternate profession. Is there a need.
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Munawar Ali Oct 23, 2020 10:51pm
Actually, Fawad is referring to TikTok!!!!!
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Teddy Oct 23, 2020 11:22pm
No match for Fawad Choudhury. Truly brilliant sirji.
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F Oct 24, 2020 01:39am
Good
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Salman Oct 24, 2020 02:25am
The key for Netflix isn't the technology, it's the content. Do we have the content to run Desi Netflix?
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oberan Oct 24, 2020 02:27am
Why do you have to reinvent the wheel? If "not made here" is your issue then your SOL ... if censorship is an issue then you have the same issues as Netflix.
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Della Oct 24, 2020 02:53am
Well, I personally believe that Media should know why ALT Balaji, Zee5 and Hotchoi didn't compete well with Netflix India. What's the problem in buying a global franchise? A home TV will only stay local. People don't get our language but that's literally the use of subtitles. Minorities have been using Netflix to globalize their content and as far as India went with that, 'Never have I ever' staring Meytri Ramakhrishna as Devi went on to be biggest binge watch number on Netflix.
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Wolf Oct 24, 2020 03:11am
We have got our priorities wrong.
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Arrow Oct 24, 2020 04:02am
Pakistan should ban Indian movies same as India has banned Pakistani artists.
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Tanvir Oct 24, 2020 05:40am
It is not the job of the minister of science and technology to announce things like this. Come on, there are better things to do for you out there.
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fez Oct 24, 2020 06:14am
A government that could not digitize its vehicle registration/transfer service, is going to provide digital entertainment service. What a joke!
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JET LEE Oct 24, 2020 06:44am
What will we saw: Ertughal?
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Dr. Qureshi Oct 24, 2020 08:17am
Is he not the same guy who said that Pakistan will send astronauts in space in 2021?
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johnpapa Oct 24, 2020 09:31am
Good initiative, don't know why Pakistanis are cribbing, better then watching Indian content at least
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Mapalterkusj Oct 24, 2020 09:52am
Why are you giving a pose as getting married.
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Teripen Dillon Oct 24, 2020 09:58am
The photo pose!! Lol!
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Toni Oct 24, 2020 10:10am
He always thinks outside the box, quiet achiever, Fawad Shb.
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Mirza Asim Baig Oct 24, 2020 02:54pm
Hi
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Vishesh Oct 24, 2020 03:28pm
nice pic - seems this pic was clicked for the matrimonial site?
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Eliminator Oct 24, 2020 03:42pm
It will show many series..all starting with Fawad
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Aqeel Lakdawala Oct 24, 2020 03:47pm
We don't need Netflix or its cheap Copy, this is for a small privilege class. Need basic necessities available to all people which is difficult to obtain not luxuries or useless things. I think Fawad Ch. needs to see a doctor and get himself examined. No wonder person from google left.
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CU Oct 24, 2020 04:13pm
Hopefully this will allow a thriving new movie industry to emerge. Good move. Forward thinking.
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dramabaaz Oct 24, 2020 06:28pm
@JET LEE watchout for "The Fawad Show!!"
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