ISLAMABAD: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said the provincial government, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, is setting up a modern film city in Lahore to revive the declining film industry and create jobs for youth.
In an exclusive talk with a local media outlet, she said the project will meet international standards and is expected to be completed by 2029. She added that the private sector will also be involved in the initiative.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said the Punjab government has allocated record funds and made progress in key sectors, including education, health, tourism and sports, under the leadership of the chief minister.
She said the new Film City in Lahore will provide all necessary facilities under one roof, with dedicated land already allocated. She termed it a major project that will help improve Pakistan’s entertainment industry.
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The minister said the initiative will create millions of job opportunities for unemployed youth and support the economic and creative sectors.
She added that film workers are being included in scholarship programmes and other welfare schemes to provide financial and professional support.
According to her, the project also includes loan schemes, modern technology, training programmes, production infrastructure and acting facilities to develop skilled talent.
Replying to a question about choosing Lahore, she said the city is a cultural and creative hub of Punjab, with a strong history in art, music and cinema, making it the most suitable place for the project.
