MUMBAI: It is learnt that Pakistan's Ministry of Culture is likely to allow the screening of Indian films on a selective basis by next week.

According to the Daily Times, a summary of what films are to be released for screening is being chalked out for the cabinet's approval.

The film professionals who want to meet President Pervez Musharraf on the issue are yet to be given an appointment. Federal Culture and Information Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed held a meeting with the professionals followed by a meeting with the federal secretaries of culture and information.