Metro53 - LAHORE (Press Release) -- A photo exhibition marking the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” was held at the Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture (PILAC) under the auspices of the Pakistan Federal Union of Columnists (PFUC) on Saturday.
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest. The event was attended by a large number of political figures, journalists, academics, civil society members and students.
On that occasion, The University of Lahore (UOL) Chairman Awais Raoof, PFUC Chairman Farrukh Shahbaz Warraich, Provincial Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat, senior journalists Salman Ghani, Najam Wali Khan and Isar Rana.
Those also present included ARAR Group of Companies CEO Hamayun Sarwar, Cheezious CEO Imran Ijaz, Chiltan Pure Pakistan CEO Najam Mazari, Shamaila Rana, Uzma Kardar, Syed Hassan Murtaza, Jawad Ahmad, veteran actor Rashid Mehmood, Brigadier (R) Nadir Mir, Brigadier (R) Syed Ghazanfar Ali and along with members of civil society, students, and a large number of people from different walks of life, attended the ceremony.
Students displayed artwork and paintings depicting events described as part of the Pakistan-India confrontation, paying tribute to the armed forces and state institutions.
Speaking to the media on the occasion, Mr Ahmed Khan said the anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” reflected what he described as Pakistan’s strength and resilience. He said May 10 would be remembered as a significant date in the country’s history, adding that the nation had demonstrated unity and resolve.
He also praised the armed forces, the government and media, and said Pakistan’s stance on various matters had been acknowledged internationally.
Rana Sikandar Hayat said Pakistan remained committed to peace but would respond firmly to any aggression. He reiterated that national defence and sovereignty would not be compromised.
PPP leader Hassan Murtaza said Pakistan had demonstrated strength in the face of a larger adversary and credited the armed forces for their performance.
PFUC Chairman Farrukh Shahbaz Warraich said the exhibition reflected national pride and claimed that Pakistan had emerged with a renewed global identity.
