Punjab’s Minister for Information, Azma Bukhari, revealed Pakistan-Iran film collaboration on national poet Allama Iqbal

In a major step to enhance cultural diplomacy and artistic collaboration, Punjab’s Minister for Information, Azma Bukhari, threw a dinner in honor of the Iranian Consul General in Lahore. The evening wasn’t merely ceremonial; it turned into a platform for an inspiring proposal that might reshape the cinematic and cultural ties between Pakistan and Iran.

During the event, Bukhari proposed a joint film project between Pakistani and Iranian filmmakers, centered on the life and philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the national poet of Pakistan and a revered figure in Iran. This proposed collaboration stands as a symbolic bridge between two nations bound by shared cultural and spiritual heritage.

A Filmic Ode to the Philosopher-Poet

The legacy of Allama Iqbal knows no frontiers. Celebrated for both poetic brilliance and a philosophical vision inspiring generations, Iqbal is regarded as the figure bonding two countries together: Pakistan and Iran. A biographical film on his life and message could be a joint cultural masterpiece depicting unity, faith, and intellectual pursuit.

Azma Bukhari’s proposal is not just a film, but an endeavor to revive the spirit of shared creativity between two nations deeply rooted in Islamic thought and art. By coming together, the filmmakers of both sides could create a tale that echoes across borders, revealing the influence of Iqbal on both Eastern and Western thought.

Punjab’s Film City: A New Era for Pakistani Cinema

The dinner also highlighted another major development—the approval given by the Punjab government to establish a Film City. According to Azma Bukhari, the project is about to commence shortly, which will open new avenues for Pakistan’s creative industry.

It will, in reality, be a modern-day home for filmmakers, actors, and artists alike; film production and post-production is made available through advanced facilities at Film City. This has indeed been a concrete step towards restoring the film industry of Pakistan and re-establishing Lahore as the South Asian Cultural Hub.

Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, assured of international collaborations, and supported by the concerned government, the Film City venture is likely to attract both local and foreign filmmakers, thereby positioning Pakistan as a regional hub for filmmaking.

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Quran Recitation Competitions: Strengthening Spiritual Ties

Besides cinema, Azma Bukhari went on to declare another initiative of holding Quran recitation competitions during Ramadan in collaboration with Iran. A draft for the same is already being prepared. This spiritual venture will help bring about religious harmony, cultural exchange, and respect between the two nations.

Such programs will not only underscore the shared Islamic identity of Pakistan and Iran but also engender people-to-people relationships, thus strengthening the grassroots of friendship beyond political and economic relations.

The Dawn of a Cultural Renaissance

Azma Bukhari’s evening with the Iranian Consul General may well mark the beginning of a cultural renaissance in Pakistan. The proposed **Pakistan-Iran film collaboration on Allama Iqbal, the establishment of Punjab’s Film City, and plans for joint religious events all make part of a broader vision: a Pakistan that celebrates art, culture, and faith as tools of unity and diplomacy.

This partnership can set an example for the world in this day and age, when cultural narratives have the strength to alter global perception. And the world waits, quite literally, for this dream to come true in the form of a cinematic masterpiece—_where Iqbal’s philosophy is immortalized, and the bond between the people of Pakistan and Iran is further deepened.

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