KMC to establish Sadequain Institute, renovate libraries

Deputy Mayor Karachi Dr Arshad Vohra, on Monday, announced establishing the Sadequain Institute for children, so as to teach young artists the basics of painting and calligraphy, and hone their skills.

Unveiling the Sadequain Gallery’s plaque, the deputy mayor paid rich tribute to the genius of the internationally acclaimed artist, and observed that the KMC would renovate the gallery to provide for an even better space for art lovers and students.

Further discussing plans for the renovation of Liaquat Library, Vohra said 55,000 books and newspapers, dating from 1845 to present, available in the library, would be digitised to provide the visitors the opportunity to read e-books.

He also announced to inaugurate a children’s library next week, at the Markaz-e-Ilm-o-Saqafat.

The deputy mayor observed that KMC encouraged all efforts for promotion of arts and culture and that the Sadequain Institute would prove to be a great learning place for young artists.