ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar inaugurated the Pakistan Foreign Office Women’s Association’s (PFOWA) Charity Bazaar on Sunday.
Cultural stalls from various foreign embassies were displayed at the Bazaar aimed at supporting underprivileged communities. Diplomats and their families attended the event that showcased the rich cultural heritage of various countries.
At the inauguration, Ishaq Dar said that it was a great opportunity for the people of Islamabad and Rawalpindi to visit the foreign office and have a glimpse of the rich culture of other countries, through their food and handicrafts.
He extended his gratitude to the diplomatic community and the residents in Islamabad for their ‘active and colourful participation’ in today’s event.
“Wonderful to see that every country has done a great demonstration of the culture in their country, the food and different other articles which is a unique experience for the visitors”, the foreign minister said.
He said that one of the aims of this event was to promote a better understanding of the social, cultural, and economic life of Pakistan. Towards this end, he said PFOWA also arranges various events such as exhibitions, cultural shows, and social meetings.
The theme of the event, ‘Joining hands, Joining hearts’ is very interesting, he said, adding that it is apt under the current challenges which the whole globe is suffering.
“We saw yesterday, that Malaysia faced a devastating flood due to which more than 140,000 people were affected, we spoke to the PM of Malaysia, and we contacted the FM of Malaysia also,” he said adding that in the challenging world, “we need to sit together and try to create an opportunity where the blend of friendship, blend of brotherhood and the blend of affection can be promoted”.
