There are some exhibitors who politely whispered in my ear that these movies
should be left alone since they make money for the dying cinemas, the Daily
Times quoted Ejaz Ilahi Paracha as saying.
Addressing a press conference in Karachi on Monday, Paracha said that he had
approached the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance the failing domestic
film industry as the films produced here lacked quality partially due to poor
cameras and sound-recording equipment. Paracha said he also approached the
United Nations Development Programme for new cameras but was told that the ADB
was in a better position to help.
He is reportedly waiting for an answer from them. Whether we get them for free
or we buy them, all equipment will be given to filmmakers. Also, we will send
technicians abroad.
Still, if that is expensive, we will get one to train our local technicians
here, he said. Noted Pakistani film producer Zubair called for a ban on the
English movies as they were interfering with local business.
There was a time when there were 115 members in my association. Today, there
are 10 because business is so bad, he said. He alleged said that adult movies
were being shown in cinemas as their owners had done deals with officials of
the city censor board.
