Rawalpindi Arts Council presents drama on India's IIOJK atrocities

'Dukhtar-e-Kashmir' presents an emotional portrayal of situation in disputed region

RAWALPINDI:

A family stage drama titled 'Dukhtar-e-Kashmir' was presented on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day at Rawalpindi Arts Council on Friday.The drama powerfully highlighted the emotional and human aspects of the atrocities being committed against the Kashmiri people, while also bringing into focus the continuous silence of the United Nations over the long awaited unresolved Kashmir issue. Symbolically, the play presented those UN papers and resolutions on which no practical action has been taken for many decades.

This impactful performance deeply moved the audience and was greatly appreciated by all attendees. The chief guest of the event Mushaal Malik, wife of Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik, highly praised the concept, message, and presentation of the drama and paid tribute to the efforts of the artists. While expressing gratitude to the people of Pakistan for their emotional support and solidarity with Kashmiri brothers and sisters, Mushaal Malik said that the emotional backing of the Pakistani nation serves as a source of courage for the Kashmiri people. The drama was written by Muhammad Aslam Mughal and directed by Dr. Shaheen Kazmi. Excellent performances were given by artists including Khawaja Saleem, Shehzad Pappu, Seema Jutt, Arshad Khan and others. The arts council reiterated its resolve to continue organizing literary and cultural activities in the future as well to raise awareness about the Kashmir issue.

Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) is an art gallery and art institution located at Stadium Road, Rawalpindi, in Pakistan's Punjab province. The institution was established in 1975 by the Government of Punjab. It promotes the culture and heritage of the country, and arranges various art competitions, including for dramas. Waqar Ahmed is the director of the RAC] Rawalpindi Arts Council is located adjacent to Shehbaz Sharif Sports Complex.