To mark the 75th Independence Day of the country, a three-day exhibition of old photographs depicting Pakistan Movement opened at Punjab Council of the Arts (PAC) on Saturday.
More than 100 photographs have been displayed at the Umeed ka Safar exhibition including pictures showing the political struggle of Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Mohammad Iqbal and other leaders. Photographs of the freedom movement, Muslim League and life of the Quaid from 1857 to 1947 have also been showcased. In some photos, the Quaid is shown with Mohandas Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and British officials. Other photographers show political leaders during rallies and public meetings.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Assistant Commissioner Ms. Qandeel Fatima Memon along with Director Waqar Ahmed. Dozens of people from different walks of life visited the exhibition.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Qandeel Fatima Memon said Pakistan was the interpretation of the dreams of the Muslims of the subcontinent. The photo exhibition shows the sacrifices our forefather rendered for the creation of of Pakistan. Our young generation is very diligent and worthy. They have to protect Pakistan on ideological grounds. Today we are breathing in a free atmosphere because of Quaid-i-Azam, she added.
Director Arts Council Waqar Ahmad said the purpose of the exhibition was to highlight the sacrifices of our ancestors for Pakistan. “We will have to follow Quaid-e-Azam`s guidelines for the progress of Pakistan. After gaining independence from British imperialism, the Quaid spent his life in making Pakistan a developed country, settling issues such as resettlement of refugees, distribution of assets, water problems and defence,” he said. The exhibition will continue till 14th of August 2023.
