Faysal Quraishi urges govt to protect entertainment industry and jobs
Home Actor expresses concern over policies benefiting foreign productions, argues drama industry provides thousands of jobs Actor Faysal Quraishi has voiced concerns about the future of the country's entertainment industry, warning that policies favouring foreign productions could undermine local content creation and threaten thousands of jobs. In a video shared on Instagram with the caption, “First think of yourselves,” Quraishi urged policymakers to carefully consider the long-term consequences of decisions affecting Pakistan's television and film sectors. According to the actor, criticism from industry professionals should be viewed as concern for the sector's future rather than resistance to change. “The thing is, if some people are saying something about a topic, that means they are concerned. They don’t have a problem with many things, but they want the next generation of people to benefit from it,” he said. “So if any of us brings up these issues, there is a reason behind it. We want the betterment of the industry we work in,” he added.
Published: June 21, 2026 12:59 pm
Source: The Express Tribune — Read original