Green-lights Rs500m project on Pakistan’s founding fathers to highlight nation’s ideological legacy globally
The federal government on Saturday announced plans to produce two historical web series on the life and services of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and philosopher-poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal to mark their 150th birth anniversary.
The decision was taken at a high-level consultative meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, which brought together leading media houses, producers, directors and prominent figures from the creative sector.
Addressing the meeting, Iqbal said that the celebration of Quaid-e-Azam and Iqbal’s 150th anniversary would go beyond formal ceremonies and instead serve as a milestone in national renewal and intellectual revival.
He emphasized that purposeful storytelling was a powerful tool for nation building and that it was an urgent need of the hour to connect the younger generation with Pakistan’s ideological journey, constitutional struggle and national values.
Iqbal added that Quaid-e-Azam’s constitutional struggle and Iqbal’s intellectual vision would be incorporated into a global narrative to acquaint the world with Pakistan’s ideological heritage and intellectual depth.
“Historical dramas can serve as an effective tool for soft power and cultural diplomacy,” he said, highlighting the government’s intention to foster partnerships with the creative industry to enhance Pakistan’s positive image internationally.
The minister announced that the government would provide up to Rs 500 million. in initial funding for the two productions. In addition, workshops will be organized for writers and producers to ensure historical accuracy, authenticity and intellectual rigor.
Today, an eventful meeting was held with prominent media houses and prominent producers of the country, in which a detailed discussion was held on the 150th birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal as a historical drama series.
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“Research-based, internationally standard historical productions will be created that adapt our national heritage to the demands of the digital age,” he said.
The meeting also discussed a strategic framework to ensure effective representation of Pakistani historical content in global markets and considered the establishment of domestic OTT platforms to showcase the two web series.
Iqbal noted that the thoughts and visions of the national heroes would be presented to the youth in an inspiring and accessible manner through drama and digital media.
He expressed the government’s commitment that the anniversary celebrations would serve as a launch pad for national reconstruction and intellectual revival, ensuring that Pakistan’s ideological heritage is effectively highlighted on the global stage.
