The Punjab Information and Culture Department has banned all commercial plays and related activities at the Lahore Arts Council (LAC), the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Thursday.
The decision has been announced by the Provincial Minister of Information and Culture Amir Mir.
The ban was imposed after several complaints were lodged regarding explicit dance performances by actors in dramas at Alhamra Mall Road.
Amir Mir specifically prohibits all the commercial theatre stage plays at Alhamra Mall Road whereas the artistic activities at Al-Hamra Cultural Complex will remain unaffected and continue as scheduled.
The Alhamra Cultural Complex has been hosting and providing meaningful performances for many years.