New regulations have been drafted for children working in the Pakistani showbiz industry, with the Sindh Ministry of Culture introducing two laws: the Children Drama Industry Ordinance and the Sindh Actor Royalty Ordinance. According to Provincial Minister of Culture Junaid Ali Shah, the Children Drama Industry Ordinance will establish fixed working hours for children, ensuring they are not called to work during school hours or late at night. Violations will be addressed by the Child Protection Bureau and the police. Additionally, the Sindh Actor Royalty Act aims to provide protection to artists, ensuring they receive royalties from various sources, including social media profits. Artists registered with the Ministry of Culture can approach the Royalties Committee for assistance with contractual grievances.
Artists will get protection under the Sindh Actor Royalty Act. Royalty from social media and other profits of film and drama will be given to artists while artists registered in the Ministry of Culture can approach the Royalties Committee.