150-year-old law amended to control 'obscenity' in Punjab theatres - Pakistan
New law transfers powers from home to culture dept in a bid to regulate theatres.
Source: dawn.com
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New law transfers powers from home to culture dept in a bid to regulate theatres.
In last few weeks, over dozen female actors received notices accusing them of promoting “vulgarity” and performing “racy” dances
Lahore Cantt assistant commissioner sends notice to Shalimar Theatre warning not to conduct any dramatic performance unless fresh approval is secured.
14 more actresses served show-cause notices; LAC executive director removed.
The DC has also requested for the theatres’ licenses to be suspended/revoked.