Pakistan, June 26 -- Three major entertainment industry bodies, the United Producers Association (UPA), Actors Collective Pakistan (ACT) and Directors Guild Pakistan (DGP), have strongly opposed a proposal in the Finance Bill 2026-27 to withdraw the advance tax on imported foreign television dramas and advertisements.

In a joint statement, the organisations warned that the move could reverse more than a decade of progress made by Pakistan's entertainment sector. They argued that the creative industry supports thousands of jobs across television, film, digital media, advertising, music, animation and post-production.

Several prominent actors and directors also voiced their concerns. Actor Faysal Quraishi said removing the tax could lead ...