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                 odel-turned-actor  Amna Ilyas suggested   “I had already make my mark in the industry
                 the government  to introduce  policies   through  modeling.  So,  when  I  stepped  into  acting,
         Mfor  the revival and survival of  Pakistan   I  had  decided  to  work  for  the  film  industry  and
          film  industry.  The  film  industry  is  now  foraying   prove myself,” the model went on. “I learned a lot
          into  international  platforms  as  local  films  are   while  working  in  the  fashion  industry  for  a  while.
          now  screened  at  several  film  festivals.  Films  and   I accepted a movie offer, and I received worldwide
          documentaries such as Verna, Pinky Memsaab and   recognition.”
          Rani  screened  on  different  prestigious  film  events.   Ilyas  further  commented  that  she  walked
          And  Ilyas  believes government should  play an   runways  for  several  countries  other  than  Pakistan,
          imperative role in promoting the industry.  adding she is well aware that a film star is treated
             “Though the young film-makers are making films   with far more respect than any other person in the
          which are self-funded, the government should help   entertainment  industry.  “The  film  industry  enjoys
          them access the international market. Otherwise, the   special importance  in the international  market;
          film-makers of today will not be successful in taking   movies  however  do  not  get  the  same  respect  and
          Pakistani films global,” she added.       recognition in Pakistan,” she shared.

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