Pakistan, July 13 -- The federal government has announced that it is working to secure greater representation for Pakistani films and television content on global streaming platforms, including Netflix, while simultaneously developing a homegrown streaming service to expand the country's digital entertainment industry.

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Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistani dramas and films enjoy widespread popularity among audiences worldwide and should receive broader international exposure. He described the entertainment industry as a key component of the government's Uraan Pakistan economic transformation programme, which aims to boost exports and strengt...