Karachi administration to back World Culture Festival

KARACHI (Staff Report) : Karachi administration will extend full support for the successful organization of the Third World Culture Festival 2026, scheduled from October 29 to November 22 under the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi at the Arts Council. The meeting decided that KMC, town administrations, security agencies and civic bodies will play their role to ensure the event’s success.

The Commissioner said the festival should project a positive image of Karachi and Pakistan internationally and directed all departments to follow instructions of the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary Sindh.

It was decided that foolproof security arrangements will be made, with venues decorated and beautified and cleanliness ensured along major routes. Foreign guests will visit historic and cultural sites including Mazar-e-Quaid, University of Karachi, NED and SZABIST.

Arts Council President Ahmed Shah briefed that over 1,000 artists from more than 150 countries and over 500 local artists are expected to participate. Artists from over 30 countries including US, Iran, Russia and Latin America will perform.

Deputy Commissioner South Javed Nabi Khosa will oversee administrative coordination and a facilitation desk will be set up at the Arts Council.