KARACHI (Daily Point) — The Sindh Ministry of Culture has introduced two new laws, the Children Drama Industry Ordinance and the Sindh Actor Royalty Ordinance, to regulate the participation of children in the Pakistani entertainment industry.

Provincial Minister of Culture Junaid Ali Shah explained that the Children Drama Industry Ordinance aims to establish specific working hours for children in the entertainment sector. According to this ordinance, children will not be allowed to work during school hours, and late-night shooting or recording sessions are prohibited.

Stringent actions will be taken against individuals or entities involving children in filming activities during school hours or late at night. It is emphasized that young artists must balance their education alongside their artistic pursuits.

Any violations of the Children’s Drama Industry Ordinance will result in intervention from the Child Protection Bureau and law enforcement. To address concerns related to contracts between production companies and artists, a dedicated committee will be established for grievance resolution.

Under the Sindh Actor Royalty Act, artists will receive protection, ensuring that royalties from various sources, including social media and other film and drama profits, are allocated to them. Artists registered with the Ministry of Culture can seek recourse through the Royalties Committee.

The initiative encourages young artists to continue their education while pursuing their careers. Another committee will be formed to address grievances related to contracts between production companies and artists. The Sindh Actor Royalty Act ensures that artists receive their due royalties from social media and other profits generated by films and dramas, with registered artists able to approach the Royalties Committee for assistance.