Pakistan Iran joint venture to produce movies announced at a ceremony on ‘The Introduction to 40 Years of Iranian Cinema’ in Islamabad.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan made this announcement while addressing the ceremony.
According to Radio Pakistan, she announced that Pakistan would launch a joint venture with Iran to produce movies and documentaries based on Islamic culture, history and achievements of the Muslim heroes.
She said the best practices adopted by the Iranian cinema would be replicated in Pakistan to highlight the real and bright face of Islam across the world.
Pakistan Iran joint venture to produce movies
Dr. Firdous Ashiq Aalso said the movies of Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arab and other Arab countries, would be dubbed into Urdu language.
She said it would sensitize the youth regarding contributions made by Muslim heroes in diverse fields like science and others.
She noted Pakistan and Iran have been supporting each other in bilateral and international issues.
Furthermore, she said film plays an important role in projecting the sociocultural fabric and traditions of a society.