Sahiwal – Similar to events being held across Pakistan to commemorate the Makkah Mutual Defense Pact, a special ceremony was organized in Sahiwal by the Punjab Council of the Arts (PCA) Sahiwal and the District Administration to highlight its core message of peace, security, and stability. According to the news outlet Sahiwal News, the district administration hosted a grand ceremony to mark the occasion.
A large number of students from various educational institutions across the city actively participated in the event. Through passionate speeches and national songs, the youth powerfully expressed feelings of patriotism, unity, and national solidarity.
Prominent Guests & Enthusiastic Reception
*The event was graced by Deputy Commissioner Captain (R) Samiullah Farooq as the chief guest. Several key officials were also in attendance, including:
*Marhaba Niamat (Additional Deputy Commissioner)
*Zafar Iqbal (District Emergency Officer)
*Tariq Ismail (Director, Punjab Council of the Arts, Sahiwal Division)
*Asad Hayat, Ilyas Akbar, and Asghar Ali Nasir (Assistant Directors)
The confident and spirited performances by the students received overwhelming praise and applause from the audience throughout the ceremony.
Focus on Youth and Culture
Encouraging the young participants, Deputy Commissioner Captain (R) Samiullah Farooq emphasized the vital role of the youth in national development:
“The young generation is the guarantor of the country’s bright future. Positive and purposeful activities of this nature play a crucial role in awakening a sense of patriotism, national unity, and awareness of peace and security among our youth.”
He added that fine arts and cultural endeavors serve as effective mediums to promote peace, tolerance, brotherhood, and national harmony within society. The Deputy Commissioner commended both the Punjab Council of the Arts Sahiwal and the District Administration for their collaborative effort in organizing such a successful and impactful event.