Pakistan, July 13 -- Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan was in discussions with Netflix and other streaming platforms to secure open, sustainable partnership avenues for Pakistani creators through international visibility.

The initiative aims to strengthen Pakistan's entertainment industry while expanding the global footprint of its film and television productions.

Alongside these, the minister announced that the government was "actively working towards developing Pakistan's very own independent OTT platform to champion stories globally."

In a statement, the federal minister said Pakistani dramas and films were gaining widespread popularity and appreciation globally, making...