New York: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, underscored the cultural and literary significance of Lahore at the Lahore Literary Festival held at the Asia Society in New York. The event, which aimed to foster cultural understanding between Pakistan and the international community, also saw the presence of Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, Consul General of Pakistan in New York.

According to Press Information Department, Ambassador Sheikh, in his opening address, emphasized Lahore’s deep-rooted cultural heritage and its substantial contributions to Pakistan’s literary and artistic spheres. He drew attention to Lahore’s unparalleled status as a center for creativity and intellectual debate, noting its historical role in shaping Pakistan’s ideological foundation through events like the 1940 Lahore Resolution.

Ambassador Sheikh further compared Lahore’s cultural and intellectual vibrancy to that of New York, describing both cities as symbols of national identity and artistic expression. The festival convened esteemed writers, intellectuals, and artists, serving as a platform to celebrate arts and literature.