Honouring an icon: Qavi Khan to be awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz

Qavi Khan has been among the pioneers of theatre in Pakistan.

Ppi March 19, 2012
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honouring an icon qavi khan to be awarded sitara e imtiaz
Honouring an icon: Qavi Khan to be awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz upon renowned actor Muhammad Qavi Khan, in recognition for his services in the field of performing arts. Starting his career in 1952 from Radio Pakistan and earning a Lifetime Achievement Award, Qavi was the first hero of drama when Pakistan Television (PTV) began its transmission in 1964. He has also been conferred the Best Actor and Life Achievement Award by PTV. Besides Radio and television, Qavi Khan has been among the pioneers of theatre in Pakistan, making significant contributions to the development of the theatre industry.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 19th, 2012.
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COMMENTS (2)

Falcon | 12 years ago | Reply

I think that is pretty much the only good thing Zardari has done in last 4 years...

Khalad Goheer | 12 years ago | Reply

.......well deserving

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