Lahore, November 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi met with senior film producer Sheikh Amjad Rasheed and Rana Khalid Manzoor at his office in which matters relating to reviving film industry along with resolving its problems came under discussion. The Chief Minister while talking on the occasion underscored that steps will be taken on preferential basis for the revival of Pakistani films especially Punjabi films.
He disclosed than an endowment fund worth rupees one billion will be established for the welfare of artists adding that financial assistance for the deserving artists has been enhanced from rupees 5 thousand to rupees 25 thousand. CM assured that Punjab government will review to set up film production studio and all possible steps will be taken to provide quality recreational facilities to the people.
CM highlighted that employment opportunities will be generated with the enhancement of film production adding that Punjab is a fertile land with regard to art and culture. Sheikh Amjad Rasheed thanked the Chief Minister on the announcement to set up endowment fund for the artists and welcomed his decision. Sheikh Amjad Rasheed lauded CM Parvez Elahi for winning the hearts of artists by increasing their financial aid. Secretary Information Asif Bilal Lodhi and Press Secretary to CM Muhammad Iqbal Chaudhry were also present on the occasion.
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