Doha, Qatar: The Pakistani community in Qatar, in coordination with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Ministry of Culture of the State of Qatar, patriotically presented ‘The Trinity of Culture, Poetry and Melody’.
Held on August 14, 2026 at the historic Bayt Al Sulaiti cultural centre in Doha, the event commemorated Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day.
Organised by the community, for the community, this grand celebration united Pakistani families, professionals, and culture enthusiasts across Qatar to reconnect with their roots, celebrate their rich heritage, and strengthen unity and pride within the diaspora.
Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Pakistan Atiya Iqbal and from the Ministry of Culture inaugurated the Art Gallery Nezha Slaoui toured the exhibition, and discussed its significance with the artists.
“This occasion is especially profound as we honour two historic milestones, the 150th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah and the 500th anniversary of the Mughal era.
As we toured the gallery and engaged with the artists, I was deeply moved by their passion and dedication in bringing our living heritage to life here in Qatar,” said Atiya Iqbal, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Pakistan, while addressing the audience.
The classical poetry session was opened with an introduction to the rich tradition of Urdu Mushaira and was moderated by Dr Faisal Hanif in his distinctive style.
Following the poetry session, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the State of Qatar H E Mohammed Aamer, took the stage as chief guest and addressed the community in his distinctive style and reflected on Urdu’s history as Pakistan’s national language, noting its role as a unifying means of communication from Karachi to Kashmir.
