Rawalpindi, The Punjab Arts Council, in collaboration with Bazm-e-Paigham Pakistan, hosted a Student Expo which was inaugurated by Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Liaquat Ali Chatta. The event featured an exhibition of Islamic works, including those by artist Amara Afshin, and aimed to foster connections between academia and industry.

According to Punjab Arts Council, Chatta, while addressing the participants, emphasized the pivotal role of youth in the development of Pakistan, noting that 65% of the country’s population is comprised of young people. By investing in youth, Pakistan can aspire to achieve a prominent position globally. Chatta also inaugurated the exhibition of Islamic works by Amara Afshin, highlighting her achievement of having three Qurans written by her kept in the Haram Sharif. The exposition of Quranic verses on canvas by Amara Afshin was also commended.

Assistant Director Muhammad Suleman spoke about the need to evolve the education system to meet the demands of the new era and the industry, in order to effectively address current economic challenges. The expo aimed to increase connectivity between industry and academia, discuss contemporary challenges, and find solutions to problems related to emerging technology, employment opportunities, e-commerce, scholarships, expensive education, and industry demands.

The expo also featured science projects, with extensive participation from students of Rawalpindi schools. Children actively engaged in quizzes and speech competitions on Islamic knowledge. The event concluded with the announcement of positions in various categories, celebrating the achievements and contributions of the participating students.