ISLAMABAD
\nFederal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, on Saturday chaired a high-level consultative meeting with leading media houses, prominent producers, directors, and creative heads to deliberate on the development of two landmark historical web series on Jinnah and Allama Iqbal.
\nThe proposed series is envisioned as a flagship production to commemorate the 150th birth anniversaries of the two towering figures, marking the occasion not merely as a ceremonial milestone but as a profound moment of national reflection and renewal, said a press release issued by the Ministry of Planning and Development.
\nAddressing representatives from media houses, the minister underscored that storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for nation-building.
\nHe noted that this initiative goes beyond television production; it is part of a broader national endeavour to keep Pakistan\u2019s history and intellectual heritage alive among the youth.
\n\u201cThrough meaningful storytelling,\u201d he stated, \u201cwe will ensure that the legacy of our great leaders continues to inspire generations to come so our young people not only learn about the journey these eminent leaders undertook to create Pakistan, but also internalize the values, vision, constitutionalism, and resilience that shaped our nation.\u201d
\nThe minister emphasized that the 150th anniversaries of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal provide a historic opportunity to reconnect younger generations with the foundational ideals of unity, faith, discipline, knowledge, democracy, and civic responsibility.
\nHe highlighted that both leaders are global intellectual figures whose ideas continue to resonate across South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Highlighting the growing importance of cultural diplomacy, Ahsan Iqbal observed that many nations have successfully transformed historical dramas into instruments of soft power.
\nHigh-quality, research-driven, internationally competitive series on Pakistan\u2019s founding fathers, he said, can serve as cultural ambassadors projecting a confident national image, strengthening Pakistan\u2019s global narrative, and showcasing its intellectual and democratic legacy worldwide.
\nTo support this vision, the Government has committed seed funding of up to Rs. 500 million to enable landmark, global-standard productions.
\nThe minister noted that these incentives are designed to encourage rigorous research, cinematic excellence, and international distribution ensuring that Pakistan\u2019s story reaches audiences across the world.
\nA dedicated scholarly workshop will also be convened in the coming weeks to provide writers, producers, and creative teams with deeper academic insight into the life, philosophy, and statesmanship of Iqbal and the Quaid.
\nThe objective is to ensure historical authenticity, intellectual depth, and narrative excellence in the productions.
\nStrong emphasis was placed on youth inspiration \u2014 nurturing identity, values, and national confidence.
\nThe minister encouraged the media industry to think beyond conventional broadcasting models and work toward developing Pakistan\u2019s own OTT platforms to amplify the country\u2019s voice globally and share its cultural heritage directly with international audiences.
\nHe noted that these series will not only commemorate historic anniversaries but will also serve as vehicles to share the Pakistan story with the world transforming drama productions into instruments of influence that build positive global narratives about the country\u2019s origins, vision, and aspirations.
\nParticipants congratulated the Minister on the visionary initiative and expressed full commitment to playing their role in producing world-class content that honours Pakistan\u2019s founding leaders and contributes to national revival.
\nConcluding the meeting, Ahsan Iqbal reaffirmed the government\u2019s unwavering resolve to partner with the creative industry in producing globally resonant historical content. \u201cThrough purposeful storytelling,\u201d he said, we will strengthen our identity at home and elevate Pakistan\u2019s intellectual and cultural standing on the global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, on Saturday chaired a high-level consultative meeting with leading media houses, prominent producers, directors, and creative heads to deliberate on the development of two landmark historical web series on Jinnah and Allama Iqbal. The proposed series is envisioned as a flagship production to commemorate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-532662","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n