South Asian Free Trade Area (Safta)

Why ‘Crew’ didn’t land at Star Cineplex on Friday

The Star Cineplex authorities had ambitious plans for the film, which marked their first import under the Safta agreement. Despite preparations for a grand premiere, the screening couldn't proceed as scheduled on Friday (March 29), as the film couldn’t get censor clearance.

‘Animal’ released in 48 halls across country

After much speculation, finally the foreign film import company Action Cut Entertainment brought the film under the SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area) agreement after being approved by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on November 28.

'Panku Jamai' will play in India in exchange of 'Pathaan'

After receiving clearance from the censor board, “Pathaan” is finally set to be screened from May 12.

Two panels formed to start Cepa talks with India

The commerce ministry has formed two separate committees to start negotiations with India over signing a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) to boost bilateral trade and investment in the post-LDC period. 

March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024

Why ‘Crew’ didn’t land at Star Cineplex on Friday

The Star Cineplex authorities had ambitious plans for the film, which marked their first import under the Safta agreement. Despite preparations for a grand premiere, the screening couldn't proceed as scheduled on Friday (March 29), as the film couldn’t get censor clearance.

December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023

‘Animal’ released in 48 halls across country

After much speculation, finally the foreign film import company Action Cut Entertainment brought the film under the SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area) agreement after being approved by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on November 28.

May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023

'Panku Jamai' will play in India in exchange of 'Pathaan'

After receiving clearance from the censor board, “Pathaan” is finally set to be screened from May 12.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

Two panels formed to start Cepa talks with India

The commerce ministry has formed two separate committees to start negotiations with India over signing a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) to boost bilateral trade and investment in the post-LDC period.