Diplomats appreciated the professional skills and expression of painter who had beautifully articulate concepts, ideas and emotions at screen and explained the deep sentiments with high standard of professionalism
Mahnoor Ansar
ISLAMABAD: A large number of diplomats and members of the civil society turned up to the Bexon Exhibition of renowned artist Qudsiya Liaquat and other artist along with Chairman Handicraft Association of Pakistan Mr. Fahad Barlas.
The event was organized by Handicrafts Association of Pakistan (HAP) at Aqs Art and Craft village 2, Shakarparian Road, Islamabad on Thursday in collaboration with Naqashee Art Gallery. Group Leader, Former President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Mr. Sohail Altaf and President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Saboor Malik were the guests of honor of the inaugural ceremony.
Ambassador of Malaysia Ikram Mohammad Ibrahim, Ambassador of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.E Maj Gen (R) Ibrahim Yala Al-Madani, Ambassador Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Ali Alizada, Charge d’ Affairs Republic of Maldives Mr. Ali Rilwan, Charge d’ Affairs Republic of Indonesia Mr. Andi Ahmed Bastari and large number of art lovers participated in the ceremony also attended.
Diplomats appreciated the professional skills and expression of painter who had beautifully articulate concepts, ideas and emotions at screen and explained the deep sentiments with high standard of professionalism. They termed exhibition a gift for art lovers and people who interest in creative abilities.
Chairman HAP, Mr. Fahad Barlas said that Qudsia Liaquat has narrated colors of life and ambiance of amazing natural beauty with paints and brush and attracts viewers by her thought provoking artwork. He said that Handicraft Association has provided a platform to artists and craftsmen to exhibit their talents.
Mr. Sohail Altaf termed exhibition a pure reflection of the feelings of artist and said that visitors of exhibition will enjoy the quality art work and impressive graphic illustrations. Mr. Saboor Malik said that art and culture is a phenomenon which provides opportunity to those who had artistic creative abilities to exhibit their imagination in realities.
The President UK-Pakistan Business Council and former President Handicraft Association of Pakistan Mr. Khurshid Barlas commenting about exhibition and artistic capabilities of Qudsiya Liaquat said that art is a very sensational medium of communication to highlight any object and paintings directly influence the viewers to get attention.
He said Bexon Exhibition has set examples of high quality artwork in the Capital and it would remain center of attraction of art lovers during exhibition. Giving her views, Qudsiya Liaquat expressed gratitude to all those who had participated in the inaugural ceremony and appreciated her work. She said that painting has very old history and it has always remained focus of attraction of people who had special interest in art and craft. She said painting exhibition would come up to the expectation of visitors.
![PESHAWAR, JAN 12 /DNA/ - Owing to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's precarious law and order circumstances, the provincial assembly has written a letter to the Peshawar corps commander seeking an in-camera briefing on ongoing operations and the security situation in the province. "The [special] Committee desires to receive a detailed briefing from Headquarters XI Corps, Peshawar, particularly in the context of the ongoing operations being conducted by the federal government and LEAs in the merged districts of KP," reads the letter issued by KP Assembly Deputy Secretary Tariq Noor, while referring to the Special Committee (on Security) constituted by the house. The committee features more than 40 members, including the leader of the house, the leader of the opposition and provincial ministers, along with parliamentary leaders of respective political parties. The letter, dated January 8, also points out that the committee has received detailed briefings from key stakeholders, including the chief secretary, the additional chief secretary, the IGP, and now seeks a briefing as part of the consultative process. Letter written by KP Assemblys deputy secretary to Headquarters XI Corps. — Reporter Letter written by KP Assembly's deputy secretary to Headquarters XI Corps. — Reporter The KP Assembly's request for a briefing from a senior army commander comes as the province, as stated by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in a recent media briefing, accounted for nearly 71% of all the terrorist incidents in 2025. The overwhelming share of KP in facing terror incidents, as per the military's spokesperson, was due to a "politically conducive environment and the flourishing political-criminal-terror-nexus" in the province. Noting that the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in KP was resisting counterterrorism efforts at every forum — a claim denied by the PTI — Lt Gen Chaudhry highlighted that the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) carried out 75,175 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the country in 2025, of which 14,658 IBOs were conducted in KP. Out of the total 5,397 terrorism incidents reported nationwide in the previous year, as many as 3,811 incidents occurred in KP. The issue of terrorism and military operations has been a point of contention between the PTI's KP government and the Centre in recent times, where the former has time and again stressed a political solution and dialogue, whereas the latter has pressed on with taking action against the terrorists. This is also reflected by the KP Assembly's letter to the Headquarters XI Corps, Peshawar, which says that the Special Committee (on Security) "acknowledges the importance of security measures but considers that operation alone without broader political, social and developmental initiatives may not ensure suitable peace and stability and could risk further unrest in the province".](https://islamabadpost.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/security-forces-218x150.jpg "KP Assembly seeks Peshawar corps commander’s in-camera briefing on security situation")
