ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi Friday stressed the need to familiarize younger generations with Pakistan’s history and the sacrifices and services of its national heroes, saying that it was among the key priorities of the National Heritage and Culture Division.
He expressed these views while inaugurating a photographic exhibition at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), marking the 75th death anniversary of Shaheed-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s first Prime Minister and one of the country’s prominent founding leaders. Ms. Samia Liaquat Ali Khan, great-granddaughter of Shaheed-e-Millat, attended the event as guest of honour.
The federal minister appreciated the initiative, saying such exhibitions helped preserve the memory of national leaders and highlight their contributions to Pakistan’s history.
He said that institutions working under the National Heritage and Culture Division were organizing activities to promote awareness of the lives, services and sacrifices of prominent national personalities. He also appreciated Secretary National Heritage and Culture Division Asad Rehman Gilani for promoting such initiatives.
Aurangzeb Khan Khichi said that exhibitions of this nature reminded the nation of the sacrifices made by its forefathers and provided an opportunity to renew its commitment to follow in their footsteps for Pakistan’s progress and prosperity.
He said efforts would be made to invite students and young people from Islamabad and Rawalpindi to visit the exhibition, enabling them to learn more about the country’s history, national leaders and the struggle for Pakistan.
Reaffirming the division’s commitment to preserving the legacy of national heroes, the minister said their contributions must be passed on to future generations to encourage young people to play their role in national development.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Samia Liaquat Ali Khan appreciated the organization of the photographic exhibition in memory of Shaheed-e-Millat and thanked the federal minister and the secretary for their efforts.
Sharing her family’s memories, she said the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan was the greatest tragedy of her life.
She noted that the incident brought a sudden and decisive change to her family’s life, adding that events and exhibitions held in his memory played an important role in keeping his legacy, services and contributions to Pakistan’s history alive.
Organized by PNCA, the exhibition highlights the life, national services and historical contributions of Shaheed-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan and aims to familiarize younger generations with the struggle and sacrifices of Pakistan’s founding leaders.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
