Observer Report
Lahore
Lollywood veteran Meera recently applied for financial assistance with the Artist Support Fund, launched by the Punjab Information and Cultural department. The actor had sought Rs 40 million, claiming that her finances were in dire straits.
Her request was subsequently denied by the authorities in question. The authorities have noted that at this point they can only offer Rs 5000-10,000 to the Baaji actor. A meeting was held at Alhamrah Arts Council under the supervision of MPA Sadia Sohail Rana after the actor had written to the senior officials. It was during this meeting that the department unanimously decided that it can give no more than ten thousand rupees to the actor. It was also stressed in the meeting that in order to qualify to receive aid from the fund, the artist should have a monthly income of less than Rs 15,000 and be above the age of 50.
