PNCA symbol of govt resolve to place arts in mainstream of polity: Tariq
By Bushra Makhdoom

ISLAMABAD—Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Tariq Azeem said on Tuesday Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) is the symbol of the government’s resolve to place arts in the mainstream of polity.
This he said during a visit to the PNCA.Director General PNCA Naeem Tahir and Executive Director Jamal Shah briefed him about various works being displayed in various galleries of the council.He said that artists can play a vital role in projecting Pakistan’s soft image in the world.He said “it is vital to project a soft, peaceful and tolerant image of Pakistan, to counter the negative propaganda.
The DG PNCA informed the minister that works of the present and past artistes have been put on display, with a section devoted to portraits, sketches and sculptures of national heroes as “visual history” for the students.
He said the Culture Ministry has consistently worked to mobilize culture in the service of country’s future vision of enlightened moderation under the guidance of President Pervez Musharraf.