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ISLAMABAD: The diplomatic community in the federal capital has initiated charity activities in a big way and this time it has been stirred by first lady of the Saudi Embassy Ms Aljouhrah Abdullah Al-Raisi wife of the Saudi ambassador Dr Abdul Aziz Ibrahim Saleh Al-Ghadeer when the Pakistan Foreign Office Women Association (PFOWA) held its annual charity bazaar-2012 with the title ‘Fusion of Cultures’ here on Sunday.
The first lady of Pakistan Begum Nusrat Pervaiz wife of Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was the chief guest. The diplomatic corps generously took part in the daylong festivity. The event turned out as a display of rich cultural blend of the diplomatic communities. It was held to promote deeper social and cultural understanding and fostering friendship besides promotion of charity. Begum Nusrat Pervaiz inaugurated the Charity Bazaar and it was attended by wives of ambassadors/high commissioners, women diplomats and embassy staffers and people from all walks of life. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nawabzada Malik Ammad Khan was also present. Addressing the gathering, Begum Nusrat Pervaiz appreciated the philanthropic activities of PFOWA, its cultural interface and social outreach. She commended the foreign missions for bringing the cultural heritage and other aspects of their respective countries together at the event, reassuring their solidarity. She announced one million rupees for PFOWA, which generates funds for the families of retired employees of the Foreign Office. President PFOWA, Shaista Jilani, the wife of Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani, highlighted the organization’s objectives, future plans and projects. She mentioned that the funds rose through the Charity Bazaar would be used for the scholarships of children of retired employees, and the needy families. She said the Chinese ambassador had announced Rs1 million as charity for PFOWA.
Earlier, Begum Nusrat Pervaiz accompanied by foreign dignitaries visited the stalls where the embassies had showcased their cultural artifacts. She showed keen interest in the handicrafts items and appreciated the cooperation extended by the embassies in holding the event. The inaugural ceremony was followed by a colourful cultural show. The foreigners attired in their national distinctive costumes presented their traditional dances, expressing the richness of their respective cultures. The performers included diplomats from China, Australia, Russia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
‘International Food Court’ was another major feature of the event where food stalls were set up by embassies that offered a great choice of cuisine from different countries. The funfair concluded with the raffle results and auction with proceeds donated to the PFOWA charity fund.
The first lady of Pakistan Begum Nusrat Pervaiz wife of Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was the chief guest. The diplomatic corps generously took part in the daylong festivity. The event turned out as a display of rich cultural blend of the diplomatic communities. It was held to promote deeper social and cultural understanding and fostering friendship besides promotion of charity. Begum Nusrat Pervaiz inaugurated the Charity Bazaar and it was attended by wives of ambassadors/high commissioners, women diplomats and embassy staffers and people from all walks of life. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nawabzada Malik Ammad Khan was also present. Addressing the gathering, Begum Nusrat Pervaiz appreciated the philanthropic activities of PFOWA, its cultural interface and social outreach. She commended the foreign missions for bringing the cultural heritage and other aspects of their respective countries together at the event, reassuring their solidarity. She announced one million rupees for PFOWA, which generates funds for the families of retired employees of the Foreign Office. President PFOWA, Shaista Jilani, the wife of Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani, highlighted the organization’s objectives, future plans and projects. She mentioned that the funds rose through the Charity Bazaar would be used for the scholarships of children of retired employees, and the needy families. She said the Chinese ambassador had announced Rs1 million as charity for PFOWA.
Earlier, Begum Nusrat Pervaiz accompanied by foreign dignitaries visited the stalls where the embassies had showcased their cultural artifacts. She showed keen interest in the handicrafts items and appreciated the cooperation extended by the embassies in holding the event. The inaugural ceremony was followed by a colourful cultural show. The foreigners attired in their national distinctive costumes presented their traditional dances, expressing the richness of their respective cultures. The performers included diplomats from China, Australia, Russia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
‘International Food Court’ was another major feature of the event where food stalls were set up by embassies that offered a great choice of cuisine from different countries. The funfair concluded with the raffle results and auction with proceeds donated to the PFOWA charity fund.
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