'Sindh's artists deserve federal recognition'
The 'Wes-Dhaari Sindhi Theatre Festival 2026' has launched in Karachi, with provincial officials calling for greater federal recognition of Sindh's artistic contributions. The event aims to promote local culture and provide training opportunities for young performers.
Why it matters
The festival highlights the ongoing tension between regional cultural promotion and national-level recognition in Pakistan.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> KARACHI: An eight-day "Wes-Dhaari Sindhi Theatre Festival 2026" has begun at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, with Sindh Minister for Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah attending the opening ceremony.
Speaking at the event, Zulfiqar Ali Shah said Sindh's artists have made their mark not only in Pakistan but also in India and the Gulf countries. However, he said, they have not received the recognition they deserve at the federal level.
The provincial minister said Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa had been nominated for awards twice, but the federal government had shown little interest in recognising artists.
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