Screening of Indian movies banned in Pakistan

MNA Culture & Entertainment Desk: A union representing Pakistan cinemas and film distributors has banned the screening of Indian movies across the country in the wake of growing pressures between the nuclear-armed neighbours in disputed Kashmir.

The decision follows an earlier move by the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association (IMPPA) to prohibit Pakistani actors and technicians from working on Bollywood sets, reported news agency.

The silver screen drama erupted after India claimed Thursday it had carried out “surgical strikes” across the heavily militarized Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border in the disputed territory, on alleged “terrorist” targets inside Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.

“It is deeply regrettable that a film trade body, the IMPPA, has passed a resolution to ban Pakistani stars and technicians from working in India,” a statement from the Pakistan’s Film Exhibitors and Distributors group said.