ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan and States & Frontier Regions, is set to organize a series of thoughtfully curated cultural and artistic events in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day, observed on 5th February, 2026.
The initiative reflects the State’s continued commitment to expressing unwavering solidarity with the people of Jammu & Kashmir and to highlighting their just struggle, resilience, cultural richness and historical narrative through creative and intellectual platforms.
As part of the commemorative activities, a photography exhibition will be held on 4th and 5th February, 2026, from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m, at the PNCA Main Lobby. The exhibition will feature compelling visual documentation portraying the social, cultural and human dimensions of Kashmir.
In parallel, a Documentary of Kashmir will be screened during the same dates and timings at the PNCA main lobby, providing an informative and reflective audiovisual account of the region.
On 5th February, 2026, a range of live performances will be presented at the PNCA Auditorium. These include a Special Puppet Show scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., designed to convey the message of peace, awareness and solidarity through an engaging and symbolic medium. This will be followed by a stage play titled “Laho Rang-e-Kashmir”, to be staged from 4:40 p.m. to 5:10 p.m., depicting the emotional, cultural and historical essence of Kashmir through theatrical expression.
Additionally, a cultural performance will be organized on 5th February, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in collaboration with the AJK Cultural Academy, to be held at the New PM House, Muzaffarabad.
The performance will showcase traditional music and cultural expressions from Azad Jammu & Kashmir, further reinforcing the shared cultural heritage and collective national resolve.
Through this comprehensive series of events, PNCA aims to foster public awareness, encourage cultural dialogue and reaffirm Pakistan’s principled stance on the Kashmir issue using the unifying language of arts and culture.
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