Painting contest honours Jaffar Express survivors
Lok Virsa Deputy Director Anwarul Haq said that the Lok Virsa aimed to preserve the cultural and historical value of Pakistan. PHOTO: lokvirsa.org.pk
The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) hosted a heartfelt painting competition with the aim to honour the heroes of the Jaffar Express train tragedy on March 26, 2025, at the Pakistan Museum of Ethnology Hall of Exhibitions.
The event provided a platform to the university and college students of twin cities to show solidarity with the survivors of the incident.
The contest aimed to harness the imagination of young artists and honour the courage and resilience of the victims of the incident.
The participants presented their artistic skills through inspiring paintings that captured the themes of bravery, solidarity and national pride.
Walk condemns Jaffar Express attack
The Rawalpindi Women's University (RWU) organised a peace walk to express solidarity with the victims of the Jaffar Express train incident. Vice Chancellor Dr Anila led the walk which was attended by a large of students. Carrying placards with slogans, the students voiced their deep concern over terrorism in Balochistan.