Vasay Chaudhry steps down from Punjab Cultural Advisory Council
Renowned actor, writer and TV host Vasay Chaudhry has stated he will no longer be part of the Punjab Cultural Advisory Council which also includes Shaan Shahid and Syed Noor. The council was formed three months ago to help design policies and legislation needed for the development of arts and culture in Pakistan.
1/1 I have been a part of the cultural advisory council (Punjab) more specifically the Film sub committee(along with Mr.Shaan,Syed Noor and Rashid kh Sb )since last 3 months.This committee was formed by the minister for Culture.
During this time We offered multiple suggestions— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019
Vasay pointed out some plans and suggestions to strengthen the film industry in Punjab. Sharing his efforts, he stated that one of the ideas was offering medical services to veteran artists. “I’m pleased to share that by the grace of God and support from the Punjab Chief Minister, health cards are now being issued to artists across the province.”
1/2 some of which are as follows
1)offering medical services to veteran artists.
Im pleased to share that by the grace of god & support from CM punjab, Health cards are now being issued to artists across the province.— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019
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2) I also suggested to introduce a Lahore Film Festival with participants from various countries.
3)It was also suggested that a film authority be formed in Punjab offering benefits (subsidies,permissions etc)to help film production & revival of the film industry in Punjab.— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019
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4) Re structuring of the Taxes on Cinemas in Punjab along with suggestions to curtail the cinema mafia.( comprising of ideas/suggestions to benefit the Pakistani film Producers so they can produce more films )— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019
He also added that he personally recommended that the committee introduce a Lahore Film Festival with participants from different countries. “It was also suggested that a film authority be formed in Punjab offering benefits (subsidies, permissions, etc) to help film production and the revival of the film industry within Punjab.”
1/5 ..the reason i mentioned all these things because I feel a moral obligation even if it's in the capacity of an advisor as i believe that i'm accountable for my performance because its the tax payers money which was utilised in those long sessions & meetings.
— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019
However, he added that we will be stepping down from the cultural advisory council.
“I will be stepping down frm the cultural advisory council as there is No point in sitting around when the carefully & passionately thought out paperwork is Not being forwarded or implemented for reasons best known to the Cultural ministry. Pakistan Zindabad,” Vasay expressed his sentiments in a series of tweets.
1/6 having said that I will be stepping down frm the cultural advisory council as there is No point in sitting around when the carefully & passionately thought out paperwork is Not being forwarded or implemented for reasons best known to the Cultural ministry.
Pakistan Zindabad— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019
