Provincial Minister for Information Amir Mir warned on Sunday that the Punjab government would neither be blackmailed by elements
promoting vulgarity at
theatres nor succumb to any threats or pressure.
Talking to the media persons here on Sunday, he remarke
d that the elements
promoting obscenity should desist from becoming spokespersons of genuine artists. He said genuine artists were siding with the Punjab government in its crackdown on indecency and immorality. He rebuke
d that the elements minting money through obscene dances could not be deemed as true representatives of artistes, adding that crackdown would continue against such elements for making
theatres haven for obscene dances.
Amir Mir asserte
d that the elements involved in attempting to mislead people would also be dealt with an iron hand. He stresse
d that strict accountability would be done of such elemen
ts challenging the writ of the government. In reply to a question,
he apprise
d that the Punjab government was introducing amendments in the Drama Act and dance in dramas would be banned. Besides, producers committing violation of the Drama Act would be awarded punishment along with imposition of fine.
Amir Mir reveale
d that after the approval of the Punjab cabinet, a new Drama Act would be enforced. The provincial minister deplore
d that the
theatre owners and producers continued obscene dances despite being given warning on account of which they have been sealed. The commercial buildings being sealed would remain closed till enforcement of new drama rules. The Lahore
theatres have been closed on committing clear violation of the Drama Act and monitoring of
theatres outside Lahore division is ongoing, adding that any
theatre where vulgarity is
promoted will be closed.
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