Summary Sharmeen highlighted the revival of cultural events
(Web Desk) - Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Wednesday met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and discussed Punjab Film City project.
A statement issued by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz said the chief minister welcomed the filmmaker and appreciated her professional achievements and expertise while praising the process of highlighting social issues through journalistic documentary filmmaking.
"وزیر اعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف سے اکیڈمی ایوارڈ (آسکر)یافتہ پاکستانی نژاد فلمساز، جرنلسٹ شرمین عبید چنائے کی ملاقات"
— PMLN (@pmln_org) April 29, 2026
♦وزیراعلیٰ مریم نواز شریف نے عالمی شہرت یافتہ فلمساز شرمین عبید چنائے کا خیر مقدم کیا
♦وزیراعلیٰ مریم نواز شریف نے فلمساز شرمین عبید چنائے کی پیشہ ورانہ… pic.twitter.com/BF9kQvtZlY
The statement added that Sharmeen paid tribute to CM Maryam's services for art and culture.
"During the meeting, discussion on the Punjab Film City project in NUST City, agreement on collaboration," the statement said, adding that the chief minister said the project would become Pakistan's first "end-to-end" media production hub with facilities for film, TV, digital media, virtual effects and post-production.
"Modern studios, sound stages, post-production labs, shooting spots and a lake will also be built in Punjab Film City. A convention hall, media trade hub, and film and music school are also being built in Punjab Film City," the statement quoted CM Maryam as saying.
Sharmeen highlighted the revival of cultural events, saying such initiatives not only provided quality entertainment but also helped people reconnect with their culture and traditions.
She further shared that these initiatives generated international interest, with prominent figures from Hollywood expressing curiosity and enthusiasm about participating in future editions of such festivals.
Obaid also mentioned the revival of traditional events such as horse and cattle shows, emphasising their importance in creating meaningful public engagement and strengthening cultural expression.
