Seminar on National Cultural Narrative Held at SBK Women’s University Quetta
QUETTA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Sep, 2026) A seminar titled “Naqoosh-e-Watan: National Cultural Narrative” was organized at Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University in collaboration with the Balochistan Center of Excellence and the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF).
Attendees
The seminar was attended by:
- Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi
- Balochistan’s Minister for Education, Raheela Hameed Durrani
- CEO PPAF, Nadir Gul Barech
- Federal Secretary Asad Rehman Gilani
- Chief Coordination Officer, Balochistan Center of Excellence, Dr Dost Muhammad
- Deputy Coordination Officer, Dr Ismat Khan
- Vice Chancellor, SBK Women’s University, Prof Dr Rubina Mushtaq
- Executive Director Lok Virsa, Dr Muhammad Waqas Saleem
- Rehabilitation Center In-charge, Fahmida Kakar.
Key Discussions
The purpose of the seminar was to:
- Highlight the importance of the national cultural narrative
- Promote cultural values
- Encourage youth and students to actively contribute to societal development
Speakers' Insights:
- Federal Minister Aurangzeb Khan Khichi: Emphasized Balochistan’s central role in Pakistan's cultural identity, advocating for a nation where no citizen feels marginalised due to language, culture or regional identity.
- Education Minister Raheela Hameed Durrani: Stressed the unifying power of culture and the importance of respecting diverse traditions while promoting harmony. Highlighted potential economic benefits of promoting Balochistan’s traditional crafts and tourism.
- PPAF CEO Nadir Gul Barech: Shared PPAF's work across Balochistan, focusing on sustainable development, social cohesion, and peace through skill-building initiatives and loans for women.
Common Themes:
Speakers unanimously agreed:
- The national cultural narrative (Naqoosh-e-Watan) should foster unity, preserve traditions, promote peace, and ensure sustainable development.
- Balochistan’s rich heritage is a key driver of regional growth and harmony.
- Women's empowerment in education, economic self-reliance, and peacebuilding are essential for societal progress.