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Hollywood team visits Pakistan to shoot film on country’s culture

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May 08

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the production of a Hollywood film on Pakistan’s culture will give people around the world an opportunity to know more about the country and highlight its soft and positive image.
During a meeting with the members of the Hollywood production team visiting Pakistan to shoot an international film on Pakistani culture, the minister remarked that the film, produced by the Hollywood production team, would represent a significant milestone for the Pakistani film industry.


Discussions were held regarding the great cultural heritage and history of the country. The minister also apprised the production team about the progress in the film industry in the country.
Attaullah Tarar thanked the Hollywood production team, stating, “It is a big honour for our culture and people.”

“Our history, literature, music, and art are unique and appreciated worldwide,”
The minister said, “I believed that this film would give the world a new opportunity to see the beauty and diversity of Pakistan.
He clarified the government’s efforts to revive the film industry while claiming that it was the only one in Pakistan to receive tax amnesty.

Attaullah Tarar also said, “The film policy was reinstated during the previous term of the government led by Shehbaz Sharif.”

. He said, “A film finance fund of rupees one billion was established in the 2022-23 budget, which has greatly benefited the film industry and its related sectors.”

Additionally, the govt introduced medical insurance for artists and tax incentives for filmmakers, which has further boosted the industry. In the 2022-23 budget, the govt also granted a five-year tax exemption to filmmakers and a five-year income tax exemption on the establishment of new film-related businesses.

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