ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: In order to upgrade and revitalize cultural infrastructure in the Capital City, the Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah on Friday discussed the proposed plan with the Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Captain (retd) Anwar Ul Haq to re-energize and revamp the cultural infrastructure built by the civic body.
During a meeting with the Chairman CDA, the Minister said that Bagh-e-Shuhada would be inaugurated on September 06 in a graceful ceremony followed by a musical concert aiming to pay tribute to the Martyrs and Art Exhibition at Islamabad Art Gallery.
Jamal Shah opined that cultural sites should be upgraded and revamped which not only give a new look to the federal capital but also promote the Country’s cultural heritage.
They agreed to continue work together on the said proposals and also practically visit the cultural sites for devising an upgradation and revamping plan.
They also discussed the modalities for establishing Cinemas in the Federal Territory.
The concept of Art City or “Huner Gaon” for creative contribution was also discussed which will after specially designed residence studios workshops and display places will be offered to Artisans writer, adding that plots should be allocated, particularly for establishing Cinemas in the federal capital.
Jamal Shah desired to establish an Art City and specially housing society for creative contributors by the Ministry and its attached departments offering residential, studio, workshops, shops and gallery plots of different categories to visual and performing artists, artisans and writers.
The Art City will be sponsored by all attached institution of the Ministry of National Heritage & Cultural landmark and important visiting point of tourists.
The Chairman CDA Captain (retd) Anwar Ul Haq assured to work on the proposed ideas as per the vision of the Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, adding that plots would be allocated for auction specifically for cinemas in the Capital City.
The Chairman CDA appreciated the idea of redesigning of red zones gates and beautify the capital musicians, actors and poets on easy instalment.
Captain (retd) Anwar Ul Haq assured the Minister that the CDA ICT will try to help the Ministry to find Affordable place of land around ICT limits of different categories other important buildings gates in order to give them cultural look.
