ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s envoy to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday highlighted Pakistan’s rich cultural and artistic diversity and underscored the vital role of the creative industry as a form of soft power in shaping global perception of Pakistan.
The ambassador along with Consul General Hussain Muhammad and members of the Pakistani diplomatic mission attended a special ceremony in Dubai held to honour renowned Pakistani film artists Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan for their outstanding contributions to Pakistani cinema and arts, a press release said.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Tirmizi presented commemorative shields to the artists. The event was attended by a large number of Pakistani community members in in the UAE.
Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan expressed heartfelt gratitude to Ambassador Tirmizi and the audience for their recognition and support.