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French Consul General celebrates Bastille Day
France celebrated Bastille Day on Sunday, 14 July 2024. The Governor of Sindh, Mr. Kamran Tessori, along with other Consul Generals, dignitaries and guests attended the event. The open-air celebration at the Beach Luxury Hotel had a large gathering enjoying cheese flown specially from France.
The Consul General of France, Mr. Alexis Chahtahtinsky during his speech said that Bastille Day this year was very special for three reasons. First being the Summer Olympics being hosted by France, starting from 26th July till 11th August, after 124 years since Baron Pierre de Coubertin undertook to revive this beautiful tradition inherited from ancient Greece. The second reason that made this celebration special was that 2024 was an Election Year in both the countries. The election results in France are surprisingly similar to what we saw in Pakistan, with a political landscape almost evenly split amongst three major political forces. It remains to be seen what coalition will emerge when the French Parliament convenes, starting from next week.
The third reason, the Consul General stated which made the celebration so special was the Economy. After some protracted difficulties, witnessing some positive developments in the economic situation as a whole, and in the bilateral cooperation of both the countries in particular, gave more reasons for hope. He also highlighted the different cultural and educational cooperation between Pakistan and France.
The event ended with a beautiful display of fireworks over the creek, following a French tradition.
An evening of poetry and celebration was presented by Mishal Khan recently. As a tribute to two cherished figures of Urdu literature: the birthday celebration of senior poet Anwar Shaoor, and a special honouring of Ambreen Haseeb Amber for receiving the prestigious Pride of Performance Award
The event was presided over by Anwar Shaoor himself, whose presence was an inspiration for the audience present on the occasion. A select group of poets and poetesses shared their work, adding colour and emotion to the night. The poetic session flowed unhindered under the skilled moderation of Khalilullah Farooqui, a well-known voice from radio and media. The star of the evening, poet Anwar Shaoor’s poetry was the highlight of the literary event.
Mehreen Ilahi curator of Majmua The Art Gallery organized a calligraphic exhibition titled Nafs, showcasing the works of emerging artists. Participating artists included Erum Hameed, Iffah Sheikh, Zahir Shah, Huma Tajdar, Umaima Masood, Fatima Arzoo Hassan, Syed Ali Sheikh and Mian Asif.
The calligraphy featured in the exhibition was done in both traditional Nastaleeq and modern, contemporary styles. The artists depicted Allah’s name and verses from the Quran in their works, in their own styles. Fatima Arzoo Hassan’s abstract calligraphy was a standout piece—her textured canvas, featuring Allah impeccably written in white against interplay of blue and white hues, was visually captivating.
Karachi Gymkhana hosted the 38th A.O. Hospital & A.O. Clinic-South Ramazan Cricket Festival 2025, continuing the legacy of a premier T20 tournament. This anticipated event brought together top teams, thrilling matches and cricket enthusiasts on the occasion.
A.O. Hospital sponsored this edition, carrying forward the vision of Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, who first introduced the T20 format in 1996. Under the Asghar Ali Shah Sports Foundation, the Dr. M.A. Shah Cricket Trophy continues to inspire, with many players delivering record-breaking performances.
Sports Convener Muhammad Hussain expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, media, and fans who contributed to the tournament’s success. Karachi Gymkhana, hosting the event, remained committed to promoting sports and fostering a strong cricketing culture through this prestigious event.
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