Mirpurkhas (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6 April 2026) Provincial Tourism and Culture Minister Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah has announced plans to revamp, modernize and revitalize the country’s long-dormant Arts Council. MirpurkhasAnd restore it as one of the prominent cultural centers in the governorate. Furthermore, the initiative aims to provide young people with enhanced opportunities for creative and literary engagement.
Meanwhile, the Minister, speaking to the media after inspecting the Arts Council of Gulistan Baldia on Monday, emphasized that the Ministry of Culture is taking practical, timely and strategic steps across Sindh to promote cultural activities, preserve literary heritage and empower young minds. However, the building remained inactive for years and suffered deterioration due to the effects of weather, which will now be addressed through comprehensive restoration and refurbishment in consultation with experts from culture, archaeology and the community. Libraries Departments.
The minister revealed the latest digital technologies library Books will be created by local and national writers, poets and scholars, while students will have access to modern research and study facilities.
Furthermore, the Arts Council will host an art exhibition, regular classes and exhibitions in calligraphy, drawing and fine arts, along with mentorship and literary sessions to enhance Urdu And Sindhi literature.
Therefore, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah emphasized that the Arts Council will become a platform for cultural harmony in Mirpurkhas, where diverse communities coexist. He stressed that the organization’s management and membership will be transparent and based on merit and inclusiveness, with consultations being held with local intellectuals, civil society and media representatives to ensure the Council’s effective and generous role. The visit was attended by Director of Tourism and Culture, Directorate of Libraries, Directorate of Antiquities, Deputy Commissioner Nawab Samir Laghari and other officials.
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