Pakistan’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has announced the establishment of Punjab Film City, a 50-acre complex that will be the country’s first fully-fledged media production facility. The project, located in Lahore’s Nawaz Sharif IT City, aims to revive Pakistan’s film industry by providing modern technology, facilities, and resources to the film, TV, animation, and digital media sectors.
Nawaz said that the film city will offer state-of-the-art facilities, including studios, soundstages, and post-production labs, as well as a convention hall for international events and award shows. The project also includes a media trade hub and a film and music school, which will provide thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities.
The film city is expected to promote the creative economy and provide a platform for talent, technology, and business to come together. The project is a significant step towards revitalizing Pakistan’s film industry, which has been struggling for years.
Meanwhile, Bollywood’s legendary actor Vinod Khanna passed away on April 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of iconic films. Khanna’s decision to leave the film industry in 1982 and take up spirituality had left fans and the film fraternity stunned. In a recent interview, actress Reema Khan expressed her views on the ongoing controversies surrounding actresses Meera and Reesham.
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In a recent event, Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur reunited, reminiscing about their iconic roles in the film “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.” However, the real attention was grabbed when Ranbir jokingly refused to take a photo with Aditya.
Film producer and TV personality Karan Johar criticized the increasing PR campaigns in Bollywood, saying that only good work should be enough to establish one’s identity.
In a separate development, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that US President Donald Trump has requested to hold talks. The Senate Committee on Economic Affairs has been stalled due to a power outage.
