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ISLAMABAD: A vibrant celebration of Pakistan&rsquo;s artistic and cultural heritage unfolded in Dubai on Saturday with the opening of the Pakistani Art and Culture Festival at the Dubai International Art Centre. According to a press release by the Press Information Department, the festival was inaugurated by Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, alongside Muhammad Saleh, Press Counsellor at the Consulate.&nbsp;<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2020148693035364450&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=d5d29d6589e18c3db046803b94331b90471d52a7&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 725px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>The event brings together artists, cultural enthusiasts, and members of the Pakistani community. The Consul General praised the organizers for creating a platform that brings Pakistan&#39;s artistic traditions to an international audience, noting how Dubai&#39;s multicultural landscape provides the perfect backdrop for such cross-cultural exchanges. &quot;Art serves as an important instrument of soft diplomacy,&quot; he said, emphasizing how creative expression helps build bridges between communities and showcases Pakistan&#39;s positive image on the global stage. <img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/4d248cc7-f87f-4988-b0cf-79dd9494e79c.png" style="width: 596px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> The festival is the brainchild of four Pakistani artists &mdash; Soobika Fawad, Afsheen Beig, Dr Anum Ali, and Alia Amin &mdash; who share a passion for presenting their homeland&#39;s cultural wealth beyond its borders. Their curated exhibition blends traditional artistic influences with contemporary expressions, all rooted in Pakistani identity and craftsmanship. Beyond visual art, the festival also features cultural vendors showcasing traditional Pakistani clothing, jewelry, and handcrafted creations. Visitors can explore items such as truck art&ndash;inspired pieces, pottery, and other artisanal works. <img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/b16baecc-a2e7-4005-9651-d946c0767124.png" style="width: 613px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Reaffirming the Consulate&rsquo;s commitment, the Consul General assured continued support for initiatives that promote cultural dialogue between Pakistan, the UAE, and the broader international community.

Pakistan’s Consul General Hussain Muhammad interacts with exhibitors at the Pakistani Art and Culture Festival in Dubai International Art Center, Dubai, UAE, on February 7, 2026. (Pakistan Consulate Dubai)

Culture

The Art and Culture Festival showcases traditional and contemporary works, cultural crafts, and creative expressions, as officials emphasize art’s role in promoting dialogue and bilateral ties.

Pakistani artists bring cultural showcase to Dubai

ISLAMABAD: Six Pakistani companies are displaying security products at Intersec 2026, the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai reported Monday. According to a press release, the exhibition features Pakistan&#39;s safety technology sector, showcasing products to 50,000 global buyers at Dubai&#39;s leading industry event. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 2;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 695px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2010719920624210392&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=edfdea3658615e522933f308a8434091792caec0&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div> The 27th edition of Intersec opened on Jan. 12 and runs will Jan. 14. Intersec is the world&#39;s largest business exhibition for security, safety, and fire protection. <figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/5943c45e-4e92-42b6-ba4d-275afd40dadf-6.jpg" alt="6.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic" style="line-height: 2;">The 27th edition of Intersec opened on January 12, 2026. (Consulate General of Pakistan/Facebook)</figcaption></figure> The event features 1,400 exhibitors from over 60 countries. Organizers expect over 50,000 trade visitors, the consulate said. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan organized the country&#39;s participation. <figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/0c8008e7-c25a-4cc0-8720-3e14be6c0f87-4.jpg" alt="4.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic" style="line-height: 2;">The exhibition positions Pakistan&#39;s safety technology sector in front of 50,000 global buyers. (Consulate General of Pakistan/Facebook)</figcaption></figure> The Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, Hussain Muhammad, inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion. He was joined by Trade and Investment Counsellor, Ali Zeb Khan. Pakistani exhibitors noted the event&#39;s importance for expanding exports to markets such as the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Cooperation Council. <figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/3c2d3a96-1819-4072-8bea-3d2449a6f145-7.jpg" alt="7.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic" style="line-height: 2;">The Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion. (Consulate General of Pakistan/Facebook)</figcaption></figure> &quot;Pakistan&#39;s participation in global exhibitions like Intersec underscores the country&#39;s commitment to strengthening trade ties and showcasing its industrial and technological capabilities in the safety sector,&quot; the Consul General said. The event allows Pakistani companies to explore international markets and establish business connections, he said. Intersec is the world&#39;s leading international exhibition for security, safety, and fire protection, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, innovators, and buyers annually in Dubai to showcase cutting-edge technology, share knowledge, and discuss future challenges in these critical sectors.

Economy

The exhibition positions Pakistan's safety technology sector in front of 50,000 global buyers at Dubai's premier industry event.

Pakistan showcases security tech at world's largest safety exhibition

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to deepen collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking, Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced Friday.&nbsp;The agreement followed a meeting in Islamabad between Naqvi and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, chairman of the UAE&rsquo;s National Anti-Narcotics Authority. The two sides discussed counter-narcotics efforts and other shared concerns.&nbsp;Both countries committed to enhancing joint operations and intelligence-sharing to curb drug smuggling. Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan&rsquo;s role as a frontline state in this fight, stating, &ldquo;Those involved in this heinous trade are being dealt with an iron hand.&rdquo;&nbsp; &ldquo;The war against drugs is a war for our generations, and in this war, defeat is not an option,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;Sheikh Zayed praised Pakistan&rsquo;s resolve and pledged &ldquo;all possible cooperation&rdquo; to protect future generations from the scourge of narcotics.&nbsp;The meeting builds on earlier trilateral talks involving Saudi Arabia, addressing issues such as migration, community conduct, and narcotics control. These discussions come amid concerns over Pakistani nationals facing criticism in Gulf countries over issues like begging, harassment, TikTok disturbances, and drug trafficking, challenges that have affected visa access.&nbsp;In response, the UAE embassy has launched a one-window visa operation aimed at gradually easing restrictions on Pakistani applicants. Officials acknowledge progress but emphasize that further efforts are needed to fully normalize visa policies.&nbsp;Also present at the meeting were Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, federal secretaries, leadership of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), and senior officials from the interior ministry. Pakistan has appointed DG ANF Major General Abdul Mueed as its special representative for the partnership, while the UAE nominated Brigadier Tahir Gharib.

Foreign Affairs

UAE praises Pakistan’s resolve and pledged “all possible cooperation” to protect future generations from the scourge of narcotics.

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