STAFF REPORTER
PESHAWAR : Dr. Niaz Ali Khan, Central Chairman of the Artist Action Foundation, has directed the foundation’s central and provincial office-bearers to arrange meetings with donors, welfare organizations and other supporting institutions to promote artists’ welfare, provide financial assistance and encourage the performing arts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said that, through mutual cooperation, various initiatives could be launched to promote drama, theatre, cultural and literary events, and other welfare activities for artists.
Dr. Niaz Ali Khan said that artists are an important part of society and play a significant role in highlighting social issues, promoting positive thinking and preserving cultural traditions through their talents and creative activities. He praised the valuable contributions of artists in preserving the culture, languages, traditions and arts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, emphasizing the need for organized efforts to further showcase their abilities and provide them with better opportunities.
He urged the foundation’s central and provincial office-bearers to assess the needs and problems of artists in their respective areas, develop practical project proposals and present them to donor agencies and welfare organizations. Priority should be given to drama production and performances, theatre activities, cultural events, artistic training, encouragement of young artists and the welfare of deserving artists.
The central chairman said that establishing effective links with donors and making better use of available resources could create new opportunities for artists. He stressed the importance of informing relevant institutions about artists’ actual needs and presenting practical projects that could deliver tangible benefits.
Dr. Niaz Ali Khan observed that drama is an effective medium for raising social awareness and communicating messages of positive change. Through theatrical productions, public awareness can be raised about education, healthcare, drug prevention, the rights of women and children, peace, tolerance and other important social issues. He emphasized that artistic activities should serve not only as entertainment but also as a means of social reform and public awareness.
He further said that providing artists with appropriate platforms to showcase their talents was essential. Collaboration among donor agencies, cultural organizations and relevant institutions could create opportunities for young artists to demonstrate their abilities, learn from experienced performers and improve their professional skills.
Dr. Niaz Ali Khan directed the office-bearers to present comprehensive proposals to donors, including financial assistance for deserving artists, training programmes, funding for cultural events and initiatives to highlight artists’ creative abilities. He stressed that transparency, mutual consultation and the needs of deserving individuals must remain central to the planning and implementation of all projects.
He said that the foundation’s central and provincial office-bearers should strengthen coordination with relevant institutions to address artists’ problems. Promoting cooperation among donors, welfare organizations, public and private institutions, and artists could help reduce artists’ economic and social difficulties, preserve the cultural heritage of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and encourage the younger generation to pursue the arts.
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