Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has pledged tax concessions to help filmmakers and cinema owners, aiming to ignite the entertainment industry. During a meeting with a star-studded delegation of film producers and the Cinema Association, led by singer Waris Baig, Shujaur Rehman emphasized the importance of the entertainment industry and encouraged filmmakers to revive traditional Punjabi cinema.

He also urged provinces to reduce their dependence on federal funds by ensuring that industrialists pay their taxes.

The delegation included:

Zulfiqar Ahmed, Chairman of the Pakistan Film Producers Association

Producer and director Shehzad Rafiq

Safdar Malik, General Manager of Q Cinemas

Rabia Khan, General Manager of Cinepax Cinemas

Azhar Joya, General Manager of Universal Cinemas

Nadeem Mandviwal

Shujaur Rehman emphasized the importance of the entertainment industry and encouraged filmmakers to revive traditional Punjabi cinema. He also urged provinces to become less dependent on federal funds by ensuring that industrialists pay their taxes.

Additionally, he mentioned ongoing construction in the Nawaz Sharif IT City and plans to lower electricity and gas bills in the next budget.

The film industry representatives highlighted the need for government support to revive the industry and proposed several initiatives. The minister assured them that he would consider their suggestions.

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