Artists are assets of nation: Shibli.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Monday said artists were assets of the nation who played an important role in the promotion of national culture and image.

He said this in a meeting with film industry artists and other stakeholders via video link.

The meeting was attended by Secretary Information Akbar Durrani, Electronic Media and Publications Director General Imrana Wazir, Central Film Censor Board Chairman Daniel Gilani and other senior officials.

The issues facing the film industry and their proposed solutions were discussed in the meeting.

He said the government, led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, realised the importance of artists and valued their contribution.

Encouraging creative thinking was essential for the growth of society, Senator Shibli Faraz remarked.

He said artists had the right to receive royalties for their work and practical steps would be taken to ensure the protection of copyrights.

He assured that a film task...

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