ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Dr. Arif Alvi has underlined the need for promoting Pakistan’s art and culture to build the soft image of the Country.
While taking a briefing by the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) regarding the activities and future plans of the organization, Arif Alvi said that the PNCA is the cultural face of Pakistan representing all the cultural activities within and outside Pakistan.
The president directed the PNCA to make all necessary arrangements to facilitate individuals who want to donate their personal art and cultural collections for the public.
صدرڈاکٹر عارف علوی کو پاکستان نیشنل کونسل آف آرٹس کی سرگرمیوں اور منصوبوں پر بریفنگ۔۔۔پی این سی اے ملک کا ثقافتی چہرہ ہے۔۔۔ملک کا مثبت تشخص اجاگر کرنے کیلئے فنی اور ثقافتی سرگرمیوں کو فروغ دیا جائے۔۔۔صدر مملکت@ArifAlvi pic.twitter.com/17RHSel2cn
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Dr. Arif Alvi also appreciated the contributions of the PNCA towards the promotion and keeping the archival record of art and cultural activities on regular basis.
The Secretary Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Shafqat Jalil was also present of the occasion.