Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, visited the exhibition “Manzar: Art and Architecture of Pakistan from the 1940s to Today” at the National Museum of Qatar on Thursday, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Following bilateral delegation meetings, the Amir and the Prime Minister toured the gallery together, as noted in a press release from the PM's Office.
During the visit, the Amir of Qatar and his sister, Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who chairs Qatar Museums, guided the PM through the exhibition and introduced him to the event's organisers and participating Pakistani artists in a cordial atmosphere.
"The holding of this exhibition is a matter of pride for every Pakistani," PM Shehbaz stated, highlighting that the gallery's establishment reflects the deep-rooted friendship and social ties between Pakistan and Qatar.
He interacted with renowned Pakistani architects, photographers, painters, calligraphers, and other artists during his visit.
The exhibition showcased various forms of Pakistani art, including paintings, photography, and calligraphy, featuring works by notable artists such as Shakir Ali, Sadeqain, Gul Ji, Zubaida Agha, Kamil Ali Mumtaz, and Nayyar Ali Dada.
In a post on X, PM Shehbaz expressed appreciation for the warm reception from Sheikh Tamim. “Pakistan greatly values its special bond of friendship with Qatar! In this visit, we are adding momentum to Pak-Qatar ties,” he wrote, also expressing anticipation for the Amir's upcoming visit to Pakistan.
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