Pakistani actor, model and host, Fahad Mustafa, has asked the Punjab government to extend the cinema closing time.
In his tweet on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Pakistani star requested the consideration of cinema timings.
He asked the senior minister of the Punjab government, Marriyum Aurangzeb, to reconsider the closing timings of malls and cinemas.
In his post, he said, “I would like to humbly request your consideration regarding the current closing timings of malls and cinemas. Since most cinemas operate within malls, the early closure is affecting recently released films that are relying on this period to reach audiences.”
@Marriyum_A 🙏 pic.twitter.com/HTaDwdNO4m
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) June 2, 2026
Fahad Mustafa added that extending cinema operating hours by a modest margin could help increase ticket sales and overall revenue for cinemas and film distributors, support employment across the exhibition and hospitality sectors, and provide greater access and convenience for audiences who are only able to attend screenings later in the evening.
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The actor also appreciated the government’s work for the film industry by saying that the Punjab government’s support for the film industry, including initiatives such as Film City, has been greatly encouraging for all of us in the creative sector.
He said that if possible, a small relaxation in operating hours would be deeply appreciated by filmmakers, exhibitors, and cinema-goers alike.
Fahad Mustafa recently appeared in the movie ‘Zombeid’, released on Eid-ul-Azha, marking its way in the cinema.
The host and model have appealed to the government of Punjab in this regard to extend the closing time of the cinemas.
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