PAC holds calligraphy exhibition
Punjab Arts Council Rawalpindi Director Waqar Ahmed and guests take a keen interest in the Islamic calligraphy exhibition that opened on Wednesday. PHOTO: EXPRESS
Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatha inaugurated a calligraphy exhibition showcasing verses from the Holy Quran at the Punjab Arts Council’s art gallery, arranged by the Bizm-I-Paigham Society.
The event witnessed the presence of Additional Commissioner Coordination Syed Nizarat Ali, Arts Council Deputy Director Mohammed Shakur, and other dignitaries. Chatha meticulously observed the calligraphic renditions of Quranic verses displayed in the art gallery.
During his address at the ceremony, he extolled the exhibition, portraying it as a praiseworthy expression of the Holy Quran’s message through the artistry of calligraphy.
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He commended the calligraphers for their commendable effort, acknowledging the exhibition’s cultural and spiritual significance.
Amid prevailing economic challenges in the country, Chatha highlighted the exhibition’s role as a source of solace and respite for the populace.
He emphasised the exhibition’s potential to provide a sense of relief to individuals amidst economic hardships.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 25th, 2023.