The Daily Times reported Khan as saying that since Pakistani cinemas could not in any way compete with Indian cinema, exchange of films with India was not possible under the present circumstances.

"Exchange of films with India is not possible in the present circumstances because our film industry cannot compete with Indian movies. Our film industry is going through testing times and is not producing quality films," the paper quoted him as saying.

He further said, that "a decision in this regard will be taken at an appropriate time."

Incidentally, Khan's predecessor, Rais Munir Ahmed had earlier during his tenure informed the Senate that the government was considering exchanging films with India and that screening of Indian films in Pakistani cinemas was a very near possibility.

Mr Khan said that there were no qualified film producers and directors and technology used in Pakistan films was also outdated.

The minister said the government had decided to help the industry financially and he added that the government would provide financial assistance to legendry artists Mehdi Hasan and Rangeela and the National Film Awards would be held regularly.

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