LAHORE - The Shakir Ali Museum of Pakistan National Council of Arts yesterday arranged a painting exhibition in connection with Independence Day Celebrations.
Students of National College of Arts and Punjab University took part in the exhibition, and their paintings were exhibited at the show. Large number of people from arts fraternity including Professor Bashir Ahmed, Saeed Akhtar,Dr Kanwal Khalid, Dr Zahid Samshi, Shakir Ali Museum director Amna Patudi, cartoonist Javed Iqbal and painter Saeed Akhtar.
The National Council of Arts falls under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and National Heritage.
Professor Ahmed Bashir, talking on the occasion, said that the purpose of conducting the event was to encourage the talent of youth so they could streamline their skills in arts.
Meanwhile, A delegation of Rotary International led by its District Governor Mir Arif Ali Saturday visited Azadi Train here at Lahore Railways Station, reported APP.
Talking to media, Mir Arif Ali said it was a good experience for the whole delegation to know about the country's history through Azadi Train.
"It is imperative for all of us to educate our youth about the sacrifices of our heros," he added.
The delegation took round of the picture galleries and appreciated Pakistan Railways and other organizations for displaying history in pictures.
The delegation also took keen interest in the cultural floats. Pakistan Railways official Muhammad Akram briefed the delegation about the displays at galleries and cultural floats.
The delegation specially visited Azadi Train on the invitation of Pakistan Railways.
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