The complaint review board against the film Joyland has decided to allow it to be released in Pakistan.
SAPM Salman Sufi shared this in a tweet after the board scrutinized the film’s content despite opposition from various sections of the society.
The film #Joyland has been cleared for release by the Censor board review committee formed at the direction of PM @CMShehbaz
— Salman Sufi (Get New Covid Booster Today) (@SalmanSufi7) November 16, 2022
Freedom of speech is fundamental right & should be nourished within ambits of the law. #JoylandBan https://t.co/vQodv7fjOk
On Saturday, the government had banned the movie which was slated to be release on November 18.
After the strong reaction to this decision, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a high-level committee headed by Federal Minister Sardar Ayaz Sadiq to review the ban.
SAPM Salman Sufi announced through social media that a committee has been set up to review the ban on the first film directed by Saeem Sadiq.
On Tuesday, an eight-member committee met in Islamabad to review the complaints received against Joyland.
After thorough deliberation, it concluded that the Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC) should immediately conduct a full board review to take a final decision on its suitability for screening. could
SAPM tweeted that it is important not to speculate negatively about content without evidence.
The committee has recommended a full board review of #Joyland by censor board to re evaluate its suitability for screening.
— Salman Sufi (Get New Covid Booster Today) (@SalmanSufi7) November 16, 2022
It is important to not negatively speculate about content without proof.
The board shall review and make its recommendation. #JoylandBan
