Inexperienced-lights Rs500m undertaking on Pakistan’s founding fathers to focus on the nation’s ideological heritage globally
The federal authorities on Saturday introduced plans to supply two historic net collection on the life and providers of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and philosopher-poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal to mark their a hundred and fiftieth start anniversaries.
The choice was taken at a high-level consultative assembly chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, which introduced collectively main media homes, producers, administrators, and distinguished figures from the artistic sector.
Talking on the assembly, Iqbal mentioned the a hundred and fiftieth anniversary celebrations of Quaid-e-Azam and Iqbal would transcend formal ceremonies, serving as a substitute as a milestone in nationwide renewal and mental revival.
He emphasised that purposeful storytelling was a strong instrument for nation-building and that connecting the youthful technology with Pakistan’s ideological journey, constitutional wrestle and nationwide values was an pressing want of the hour.
Iqbal added that Quaid-e-Azam’s constitutional wrestle and Iqbal’s mental imaginative and prescient can be included into a worldwide narrative to familiarise the world with Pakistan’s ideological heritage and mental depth.
“Historic dramas can function an efficient instrument of sentimental energy and cultural diplomacy,” he mentioned, highlighting the federal government’s intention to foster partnerships with the artistic trade to strengthen Pakistan’s constructive picture internationally.
The minister introduced that the federal government would offer as much as Rs500 million in seed funding for the 2 productions. As well as, workshops for writers and producers can be organised to make sure historic accuracy, authenticity and mental rigour.
آج ملک کے ممتاز میڈیا ہاؤسز اور نمایاں پروڈیوسرز کے ساتھ ایک بھرپور اور نتیجہ خیز ملاقات منعقد ہوئی جس میں Muhammad Ali Jinnah اور Allama Muhammad Iqbal کی 150ویں یومِ پیدائش کی مناسبت سے ایک تاریخی ڈرامہ سیریز پر تفصیلی تبادلۂ خیال کیا گیا۔
میں نے اس بات پر زور دیا کہ کہانی… pic.twitter.com/kyweT976jh
— Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) February 21, 2026
“Analysis-based, internationally customary historic productions can be created, aligning our nationwide heritage with the calls for of the digital age,” he mentioned.
The assembly additionally mentioned a strategic framework to make sure efficient illustration of Pakistani historic content material in world markets and regarded the institution of home OTT platforms to showcase the 2 net collection.
Iqbal famous that the ideas and imaginative and prescient of nationwide heroes can be offered to the youth in an inspiring and accessible method by means of drama and digital media.
He expressed the federal government’s dedication that the anniversary celebrations would function a launchpad for nationwide reconstruction and mental revival, making certain that Pakistan’s ideological heritage is successfully highlighted on the worldwide stage.
