Faysal Quraishi urges Pakistan to prioritise local content over foreign productions
Pakistani actor Faysal Quraishi has urged the local industry to prioritize domestic content, arguing that Pakistani dramas outperform Netflix shows in global viewership. He emphasized the need for higher production budgets to compete effectively on the international stage.
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The statement reflects a growing trend of nationalistic pride in local media industries as they compete with global streaming giants.
--> Home Life & Style Faysal Quraishi urges Pakistan to prioritise local content over foreign productions Actor says Pakistani dramas draw more YouTube views per episode than Netflix shows
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Faysal Quraishi sat down for an interview with Fahad Abid to discuss local drama promotion and actor royalties. PHOTO: Screengrab Actor Faysal Quraishi stressed that Pakistan should focus on promoting local content rather than foreign productions, arguing that Pakistani dramas on YouTube often received more views than episodes on Netflix.
Appearing on a podcast , he stated that Pakistani dramas were watched globally through free platforms, receiving millions of views. "If you look at our episodes on YouTube and compare them to an episode on Netflix, ours would have more views," Quraishi said.
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