Federal Minister of Information of Pakistan Maryam Aurangzeb has announced for the first time an integrated and comprehensive policy for the promotion of music in Pakistan.
In this regard, the first draft of this policy has been prepared, which will be formalized into a formal policy after consultation.
Speaking to Independent Urdu, the Federal Minister of Information hoped that ‘the issuance of this policy will encourage the music industry and those associated with it, which will promote the art as a whole.’
According to the announcement presented by Maryam Aurangzeb, “Protection of all rights (copyrights) will be the first priority in the new policy, while other problems faced by the music industry including duplication will be solved.”
According to the presented outline, steps have been taken to bring public performances such as concerts, creation of music i.e. production, its distribution, its duration, any new creation or adaptation using the musical basis and other technical matters into the framework of copyright. are going to.
All these steps will also solve the ‘end user license’ issue, and protect the basic legal rights of music workers.
The federal minister further said that the government wishes to ensure the protection of the legal rights of music creators, singers, writers, and composers. In this regard, the long-standing problems related to the sale of music, its reproduction should be resolved.
He said that ‘this policy has been prepared by keeping in front of the prevailing laws and international standards in the countries of the region.’
Regional music
The federal minister said that special measures are under consideration for the protection of songs produced in local languages and they will also be a part of this policy. Along with this, steps are being taken to preserve the old songs.
He said that ‘music reflects the society which plays a role in the civilization, culture and identity of the nation. Unfortunately, after 1970, attention has not been paid to this aspect, due to which both Pakistan and the music industry are suffering.’
People related to music have expressed mixed reactions to these measures announced by the government.
The majority has called it welcome but also inadequate.
Musician and singer Shiraz Appal told Independent Urdu that at this time, most of the artists of Pakistan have signed a copyright agreement at the international level. The government has been too late in this matter.’
However, he believes that ‘songs played on radio channels across the country should get royalties like they do around the world. On the other hand, for the promotion of culture, the government should provide facilities to perform in public places across the country.
Well-known singer and musician Ali Zafar, in an exclusive conversation with Independent Urdu, appreciated the proposals presented by the government and said that ‘perhaps this is the first time that a government has taken a serious step for music.’
According to him, ‘It is a very good practice for the people involved in the music industry to introduce detailed laws to protect all rights (copyrights) of their creations, but the most important thing is that these laws are enforced. should be made.’
He further said that ‘ordinary musicians or singers do not have enough resources to get involved in litigation or to take any steps regarding the theft of their creation.’
Ali Zafar suggested to the government that “in this regard, a special department of the government should be established in which there should be people associated with this industry who have experience in this regard.”
‘Because it has generally been observed that a civil servant has little experience and interest in this matter, so it is necessary.’
People attend a concert in Islamabad in this February 27, 2016 photo (AFP).
He gave an example and said that in the recent budget money has been kept for the welfare of artists. Now how will she reach someone in need.’
“What’s the use if he doesn’t get help in time, so there should be a team to look at these issues because a federal or provincial minister cannot look at all the issues.”
Singer Natasha Baig said in this regard that ‘although it is late, some steps are being taken in this direction.’
He drew the attention of the government and said that ‘worldwide music works like a factory. But the infrastructure in Pakistan is non-existent. There is no place to hold a concert here.’
He said that ‘removal of import duties on musical instruments and materials necessary for creating music is very important.’
“Pakistan Television and Radio Pakistan used to play an important role in this regard where payment, pronunciation, lyrics and poetry were taken care of which is not the case now. Music channels are not the only channels, the government should also pay attention to this aspect.
He urged the government to set up a publishing society on the lines of India, South Korea and China to collect royalties from any musician’s work in any restaurant or any commercial use. .’
Natasha Baig finally said that ‘as a woman she is hopeful for the future of music in Pakistan. But recently she was banned from performing in a few cities just because she was a woman, which is sad.’
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Fusion band musician Imran Momina known as Emu while talking to Independent Urdu welcomed the announcement by the government and said that it is a breath of fresh air for us and if these announcements are implemented then Music Many people will come forward in the field and poor industry will develop.
He said that ‘Policy aside, there is a need for a platform for urban and rural artists to bring their music to the public and support them in creating music.’
“Technology is changing so fast that artists need help to do their work better,” Emu said.
Emmo emphasized that there is a need to create a coherent code of conduct for digital content so that no one can gain fame by killing an artist’s right and also to create awareness among the public about copyrights. should be arranged.’
Pakistan Television executive producer Mohsin Jafar has a lot of work on music. Reacting to this policy, he said that ‘now many cases require detail and if seen, in the past also in such cases, big companies or platforms benefited while the common artist suffered. .’
On copyrights, he said, ‘if seen, till date most PTV songs have been stolen and used in many films.’
According to him, ‘It has happened that there is a lot of music that is supposed to be from TV but its digital rights have been registered by someone else and the music companies say that whoever came first owns it.’
Mohsin Jafar said that ‘how to ensure the protection of the music industry worker is a question because there is still a contradiction in the definition of musician and producer. On the other hand, the policy does not mention the promotion of classical music, which is the most demanding of government patronage.
“Pakistan government’s attention towards the music industry has been praised by people associated with this industry, but they fear that it will not be limited to announcements.”
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2024-07-28 03:05:58