{"id":6862,"date":"2025-08-08T18:37:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T18:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=6862"},"modified":"2025-08-08T18:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T18:37:40","slug":"shaam-e-mauseeqi-strikes-a-patriotic-chord-ahead-of-independence-day-at-pnca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2025\/08\/08\/shaam-e-mauseeqi-strikes-a-patriotic-chord-ahead-of-independence-day-at-pnca\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Shaam-e-Mauseeqi\u2019 strikes a patriotic chord ahead of Independence Day at PNCA"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 8, 2025 : The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Friday hosted a spellbinding evening of classical music, Shaam-e-Mauseeqi<\/em>, to mark the nation\u2019s 78th Independence Day in a vibrant tribute to Pakistan\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

The event brought together some of the subcontinent\u2019s finest classical vocalists, weaving a rich tapestry of melody and emotion that resonated deeply with the packed auditorium. With its blend of timeless compositions and literary grace, the evening evoked both nostalgia and patriotic pride.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, graced the occasion as chief guest. Praising the performers\u2019 dedication to preserving traditional music, he reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to providing artists meaningful platforms to showcase their talent. \u201cOur classical music is not just an art form\u2014it is the heartbeat of our cultural identity,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n

PNCA Director General Ayub Jamali echoed the sentiment, highlighting the council\u2019s efforts to revive classical arts and mentor emerging talent.<\/p>\n

The night featured celebrated classical vocalists Roshan Abbas Khan, Ghulam Abbas Khan, and Nadeem Riaz Malik, whose masterful renditions and soulful delivery left the audience enthralled. \u201cIt was a soul-touching evening that reminded us of the depth and richness of our musical roots,\u201d said Farzana Ahmed, a regular attendee of PNCA events. Another guest, Asim Raza, described the performances as \u201ca rare experience that transported us to another world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond its artistic brilliance, Shaam-e-Mauseeqi<\/em> served as a reminder of the power of culture to unite, inspire, and instill pride\u2014especially among the youth. By celebrating the nation\u2019s Independence Day through the lens of its musical heritage, PNCA reaffirmed that Pakistan\u2019s classical music remains a living treasure, capable of harmonizing hearts and strengthening the country\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD, Friday, August 8, 2025 : The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Friday hosted a spellbinding evening of classical music, Shaam-e-Mauseeqi, to mark the nation\u2019s 78th Independence Day in a vibrant tribute to Pakistan\u2019s cultural heritage. The event brought together some of the subcontinent\u2019s finest classical vocalists, weaving a rich tapestry of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6863,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6862"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6862\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}