Arts Council’s efforts to promote arts, culture, literature lauded

Karachi Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi on Sunday lauded the Arts Council of Pakistan’s (ACP) efforts to promote arts, culture and literature, as he highlighted the importance of cultural activities.

During the general body meeting of the ACP he chaired, Naqvi assured the council of the government’s support, saying that venues such as the Faizi Rahimeen Art Gallery and the YMCA would be made available for the ACP’s programmes whenever needed.

“The government has consistently supported the Arts Council, and will continue to do so in future,” he said. He also encouraged the council to extend its literary and cultural initiatives to other cities of Pakistan, playing a pivotal role in fostering artistic and cultural activities across the country.

The commissioner also disclosed on the occasion that discussions are under way to upgrade the Karachi Arts Council to the status of a prestigious art university. Earlier in the meeting, ACP Karachi President Mohammad Ahmed Shah highlighted the council’s international acclaim through its cultural initiatives. He pointed out the success of its World Culture Festival, in which 40 countries participated, presenting over 100 cultural performances featuring more than 450 artists.

The meeting was attended by a large number of ACP members. Key attendees included Karachi Arts Council Secretary Prof Ejaz Farooqi and other governing body members, as well as Deputy Commissioner Altaf Sario. The event reaffirmed the council’s commitment to elevating Pakistan’s global cultural profile through its continued efforts.