Lollywood (based in Lahore) nearly collapsed in the 1990s-2000s due to video piracy, Islamization policies under Zia-ul-Haq, and competition from Bollywood. However, the 2013 ban on Indian films by the trade association (followed by a government-imposed ban in 2019) created space for local productions.

Pakistan’s entertainment industry is gearing up for a defining 2026

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