Karachi admin pledges full support for Third World Culture Festival

KARACHI  –  The city administration, security agencies and civic bodies have pledged full support for the suc­cessful organisation of the Third World Culture Festival, sched­uled to take place from October 29 to November 22, 2026, at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, with the support of the Sindh government.

The commitment was made at a meeting chaired by Com­missioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi at the Arts Council, where officials reviewed arrangements for security, sanitation, fire safe­ty, beautification and the facilita­tion of international delegates expected to attend the festival.

The meeting highlighted the importance of the event in pro­jecting a positive image of Kara­chi and Pakistan internationally through cultural exchange, artistic performances and literary activi­ties. Naqvi expressed hope that the Sindh government’s efforts to promote culture, literature and constructive activities would con­tribute to the festival’s success.

He directed all concerned de­partments to fulfil their respon­sibilities in accordance with the instructions of the chief minis­ter and chief secretary of Sindh, stressing that international guests should leave Karachi with positive and lasting impressions and share their experiences in their respective countries.

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Special security arrangements will be introduced at all festival venues, with deputy commis­sioners, the Special Security Unit (SSU) and police directed to en­sure foolproof security through­out the event. The Karachi Met­ropolitan Corporation (KMC), town municipal administrations, Civil Defence and other civic agencies will work closely with the Arts Council to facilitate the festival and ensure smooth ar­rangements for participants.

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International delegates will be taken on visits to Karachi’s historic, cultural and scenic landmarks, as well as prominent educational institutions, includ­ing the University of Karachi, NED University of Engineering and Technology and SZABIST. The programme will also in­clude a visit to the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Paki­stan, to introduce foreign guests to the country’s history and cul­tural heritage. Briefing the com­missioner on the festival pro­gramme, Arts Council President Ahmed Shah said the interna­tionally recognised event would bring together distinguished artists and performers from across the world.

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