Karachi: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has appreciated the role of Crescent Art Gallery in the promotion of Pakistani art and culture. As per details, a delegation of the Crescent Art Gallery led by Chief Executive Crescent Art Gallery Nasir Javed called on Qureshi and discussed with him the matters related to arts, culture, and tourism. Nasir Javed briefed the minister on the efforts of his gallery for the promotion of Pakistani art and culture. He said that the Crescent Art Gallery is working on a self-help basis and using its available resources for this national cause.
He said services of leading artists have been hired for the Academy to train young artists through lectures and other media to educate them on new art techniques. Moreover, the Gallery is holding national and international art shows which help in encouraging young talented Pakistani artists. He said local artists through their paintings are introducing Pakistani culture to the whole world and it would result in far-reaching effects.
Nasir Javed said that by holding art shows in the USA, UK, France, and other countries, the soft image of Pakistan abroad would further improve. Foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi appreciated these efforts of the Crescent Art Gallery. He said Pakistani culture holds a unique status in the whole world. He said art exhibitions are playing a good role. He assured his support in the promotion of arts and the encouragement of artists. He said improving the soft image of Pakistan is on the priorities of the government and in this regard, a comprehensive plan has already been chalked out and a well-coordinated team formed and positive results are expected soon in this regard. The delegation also includes the directors R. Sameer Nasir and Sidra Nasir, who presented the paintings to Federal Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
