By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: Academy Award (Oscar)-winning Pakistani-origin filmmaker and journalist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy called on Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif today.
The chief minister appreciated Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s professional achievements and expertise, and termed her efforts in highlighting social issues through documentary filmmaking as commendable.
During the meeting, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her contributions to arts and culture. Both sides discussed the Punjab Film City project in NSIT City and agreed on mutual collaboration.
The chief minister said the Punjab Film City project would become Pakistan’s first “end-to-end” media production hub. She added that the project would provide facilities for film, television, digital media, VFX, and post-production.
She further stated that Punjab Film City would include modern studios, sound stages, post-production labs, shooting locations, and a lake. A convention hall, media trade hub, and film and music school are also part of the project.
CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif also directed the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) to restore the Digital History Museum at Minar-e-Pakistan.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy said that the chief minister is doing commendable work and described her leadership as exemplary, adding that people of Karachi also acknowledge her efforts.
She noted that the revival of the Basant Festival after decades is a result of the chief minister’s efforts, adding that prominent Hollywood personalities have shown interest in the festival and would be formally invited next year to promote it internationally.
She also appreciated the revival of the Horse and Cattle Show in Punjab, stating that such festivals provide quality entertainment opportunities to the public.
