The Sindh Board of Film Censors has banned the Hollywood animated film David from being screened in Pakistan, citing controversial content that conflicts with the country’s religious and ideological values.
According to official sources, the film was presented before the Sindh Film Censors Board on Tuesday. After reviewing its content, the board members unanimously decided not to grant permission for its public screening.
Commenting on the decision, Chairman of the Sindh Board of Film Censors, Khalid Bin Shaheen, stated that no film can be allowed to screen in Pakistan if it goes against Islam or the ideological foundations of the country. He emphasized that films are meant to provide entertainment, but in recent years, global film industries, including Hollywood and Bollywood, have increasingly used cinema as a tool for propaganda, diverting it from its original purpose.
Khalid Bin Shaheen further added that the board fully understands its constitutional and moral responsibilities. “We cannot allow the screening of any film that shows contempt or insult toward any religion or country,” he said, reiterating the board’s commitment to safeguarding social, religious, and national values.
The decision reflects Pakistan’s existing film censorship framework, under which content deemed offensive to religious sentiments or national ideology is restricted from public exhibition.
