Daily Times

LAHORE: Fun-loving Lahoris thronged the Alhamra Cultural Complex Gaddafi Stadium to amuse themselves with drama performances and fun as the two-day unique drama festival started on Thursday.

Provincial Minister for Human Rights & Minority Affairs Tahir Khalil Sindhu inaugurated the festival who believed the conduct of such events would improve Pakistan’s image as a peace loving country and help restore tolerance in society.

The minister lauded the Punjab government and the educational institution which had taken this initiative and shown to the world that Pakistanis are peace-loving nation and believe in basic human rights.

The minister urged the need to hold more of such activities to break the monotony and send a message of peace and love across the world.

Aiming to highlight a soft image of the country and increase interfaith harmony, peace and tolerance in society, the Human Rights & Minority Affairs department, Punjab government in collaboration with Unique group of institutions presented 12 plays on the first day while Sufi Music Night was held at the amphitheatre.

The presence of a large number of families at the Alhamra Cultural Complex arena created a festive atmosphere where they enjoyed the drama performances besides the puppet show.

The feature presentation of the evening was a play by Imtiaz Ali Taj “Qurtaba ka Qazi” which presented a qazi who upheld the Islamic principles of justice, tolerance and equality. The festival would continue until today (Saturday).