PUNJAB is stepping into a dazzling new era of cultural transformation with the proposed Punjab Film City, an ambitious mega-project designed to redefine the province as a global hub of film, television and digital media production.

Envisioned as Pakistan’s first fully integrated “end-to-end” media ecosystem, the project aims to unite every stage of filmmaking-writing, shooting, editing, visual effects and distribution-within one seamless, world-class environment.

The initiative gained strong momentum during a high-profile meeting between Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, where discussions focused on reshaping Punjab’s creative landscape and elevating it to international standards. The collaboration reflects a powerful blend of governance and artistic expertise, setting the foundation for what officials describe as a historic revival of Pakistan’s struggling film industry.

At the heart of the vision lies a state-of-the-art production city designed to rival leading global........

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