LAHORE: Caretaker Provincial Minister for Information Amir Mir says that the Punjab government will neither be blackmailed by elements promoting vulgarity in theatres nor will succumb to any threat or pressure.

Mr Mir told reporters on Sunday that the elements promoting obscenity should desist from becoming spokespersons of genuine artists. Mir said that genuine artists are siding with the Punjab government’s crackdown on indecency and immorality. He said that the elements minting money through obscene dances cannot be deemed as true representatives of the artists.’

The minister said that the elements involved in attempting to mislead the people will also be dealt with an iron hand. He said a strict action will be taken against such elements challenging the writ of the government. He said the Punjab government is introducing amendments to the Drama Act to ban dance (in dramas). He said producers committing violation of the act will be awarded punishment along with fine.

Published in Dawn, August 28th, 2023