CONFIRMED! Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shivaay will not release in Pakistan

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shivaay will not release in Pakistan.

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shivaay are the big Diwali releases of this year. Everyone is eager to know what the films are all about as both of them carry strong buzz. But Pakistan will not be able to watch both the films upon release as the films will not release there.
Yesterday ANI had reported while quoting the owner of a leading cinema that Exhibitors in Pakistan will be lifting the self-imposed ban on the screening of Indian films. Terming it merely a “suspension” and not a ban, as there was no government intervention, exhibitors on their own had decided to stop the screening of Indian films, following the ban on Pakistani artists and technicians working in India by the Indian Motion Pictures Producers’ Association (IMPPA) earlier in October, reports the Express Tribune. Then came reports that the Pakistani cinema owners are delaying the lifting of the ban on Bollywood films screening in the country. It was because of the shocking incident that took place a few days back. The Quetta Police Training College attack, which has claimed the lives of 61 people till now is said to be the reason behind the delay.
But now Taran Adarsh, Trade Analyst, has put a stop to all such speculation with this tweet.

The decision to consider lifting the ban on Indian films was taken in the wake of the Indian Army’s criticism of the MNS’ penalty of 50 million rupees on Indian films featuring Pakistani actors. Following the losses, exhibitors had gathered thrice since the suspension of Indian films to ponder over the possible consequences. 
In the latest meeting, which took place on Sunday, followed by a brief discussion on Monday, all exhibitors had agreed to resume screening effective from Tuesday. According to another cinema owner, “The Indian Army’s statement is a good enough evidence for the change in perspective on the other side of the border. So is the release of Fawad Khan’s film in India.” A formal announcement will be made by the chairman of Pakistan’s exhibitors association, Zuraiz Lashari, in Lahore today.