LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has stated that theatre owners are bound to operate theatres according to their undertakings. Those who violate their undertakings will not be allowed to run their theatres, says a press release.

She urged the stage actors and actresses to play their vigorous role in making theatres family-oriented. She added that theatre owners should provide good and quality entertainment to the citizens on the occasion of Eid.

Azma Bokhari maintained that in order to provide good entertainment to the public, quality plays should be shown in theatres. No one will be allowed to operate illegal and unlicenced theatres.

Strict action will be taken against anyone running illegal and unlicenced theatres in Punjab.

She apprised that deputy commissioners in all districts will remain in contact with representatives of the Punjab Arts Council. Prompt action will be taken against those theatres which violate policies and SOPs.

No one will be allowed to spread obscenity and indecency under the guise of theatres.

The minister said she will pay surprise visits to theatres in different districts of Punjab soon.

Published in Dawn, April 3rd, 2025