Special cultural performances by Pakistani artists were held in honour of the visiting Bangladesh Cultural Troupe at 3:30 p.m. at the Auditorium Hall of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), Islamabad.
The event was attended by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Ms. Farah Naz Akbar, Parliamentary Secretary, National Heritage & Culture Division, Mr. Sajjad Haider, Director General (South Asia), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Spokesperson of the Ministry, both Joint Secretaries of NHCD, Bangladeshi diplomats, NHCD officers and people from various walks of life.
The event commenced with the national anthems of Bangladesh and Pakistan, reflecting mutual respect and friendship between the two countries. The performances by artist of both countries showcased Pakistan’s and Bangladesh's rich cultural heritage and provided an opportunity to celebrate artistic expression and strengthen cultural ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The programme formed part of the ongoing cultural exchange initiative aimed at promoting mutual understanding, goodwill and people-to-people relations between the two countries.