{"id":34627,"date":"2026-07-15T04:52:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T04:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=34627"},"modified":"2026-07-15T04:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T04:52:42","slug":"pakistan-holds-talks-with-netflix-other-streamers-to-expand-local-creator-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=34627","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan holds talks with Netflix, other streamers to expand local creator opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also planning its own OTT platform for creators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=brecorder.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong>Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan was in discussions with Netflix and other streaming platforms to \u201csecure an equitable share of space and open sustainable partnership avenues for Pakistani creators\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPakistani dramas and films are second to none, commanding immense demand and heartfelt appreciation across the globe,\u201d the minister said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iqbal said that under the government\u2019s Uraan Pakistan export endeavours, the creative and cultural industry \u201cstands as a vital cornerstone for our national export strategy\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhile major OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime are critical gateways to the global audience, they have unfortunately been weaponised by regional politics for too long, denying Pakistani content its rightful due space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the minister said, the government was working towards changing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRecognising our massive export potential, the Government of Pakistan is currently in talks with Netflix and other global streaming giants to adjust the regional framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said their goal was not just waiting \u201cfor a seat at their table\u201d but to work towards developing Pakistan\u2019s very own independent OTT platform to champion stories globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reference Link:- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brecorder.com\/news\/40429776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.brecorder.com\/news\/40429776<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan was in discussions with Netflix and other streaming platforms to \u201csecure an equitable share of space and open sustainable partnership avenues for Pakistani creators\u201d. \u201cPakistani dramas and films are second to none, commanding immense demand and heartfelt appreciation across the globe,\u201d 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