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The 47th death anniversary of the renowned Pakistani Calligrapher Muhammad Yousuf Dehelvi was observed today. Born in Delhi in 1894, the inventor of Dehlavi style, Yousuf Dehelvi carved coins and currency notes of Pakistan after independence. He is also recipient of the honor of calligraphy for the Ghilaf e Kaaba (Kiswah). He also deeply studied the works done by Khattah Abdul Rashid Delmi of Shahjana's era and introduced unique Dehlvi Nastaleeq utilizing his abilities. After creation of Pakistan, Muhammad Yusuf Dehlvi was invited to Pakistan with insistence of the then Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan and the efforts of Dr. Zakir Hussain, where he completed the design and calligraphy work for coins and currency notes of two, five, ten, fifty and one hundred rupees refusing to receive any compensation for this work. In 1952, he completely shifted to Pakistan and started calligraphic work in Karachi. He also prepared beautiful titles of publications of Urdu Academy Sindh, Taleemi Markaz Karachi, Urdu Mark z Lahore, Daarul Ishaat Karachi and other publishers. The works of Khattati at Governor House Karachi was done by him. He died on this day in 1977 in a road accident in Karachi and buried in Sakhi Hassan graveyard. Source: Radio Pakistan

23rd death anniversary of renowned film director Masood Pervez was observed today. Masood Parvez was born in Amritsar, British India in 1918. After partition, he migrated to Pakistan and settled in Lahore. Beli was his directorial debut. He directed and produced Urdu and Punjabi films, including Heer Ranjha, Zehr e Ishq, Koil and Khak aur Khoon. He was bestowed upon Nigar Award twice. He died on this day in Lahore in 2001. Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has underscored the significance of trust, cooperation and friendship in diplomacy between Pakistan and the United States. Addressing a gathering at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC, he highlighted the pivotal role of fostering connections and building trust between the two countries. He said trust is the key ingredient of diplomacy, and you have to build it, it's not a given. He emphasized the importance of cultivating relationships to facilitate transactions, both economic and political. Highlighting the huge potential for tourism in Pakistan, Ambassador Masood Khan invited participants to visit Pakistan and experience the timeless beauty of Pakistan's ancient civilizations and natural wonders, from snow-capped peaks to pristine coastal areas, and enjoy the delicious Pakistani cuisine. The event, which celebrated Pakistan's rich cultural heritage, featured a vibrant display of traditional apparel, delectable cuisine, and exquisite artwork, c aptivating the attendees with the allure of Pakistan's cultural treasures and breathtaking landscapes. Expressing appreciation for the role of organizations like THIS for Diplomats in fostering international understanding, Ambassador Khan lauded the community-building efforts that bridge diverse perspectives. The event witnessed the presence of esteemed guests including diplomats from various countries alongside representatives from international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), European Union (EU), and World Bank. Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has underscored the significance of trust, cooperation and friendship in diplomacy between Pakistan and the United States. Addressing a gathering at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC, he highlighted the pivotal role of fostering connections and building trust between the two countries. He said trust is the key ingredient of diplomacy, and you have to build it, it's not a given. He emphasized the importance of cultivating relationships to facilitate transactions, both economic and political. Highlighting the huge potential for tourism in Pakistan, Ambassador Masood Khan invited participants to visit Pakistan and experience the timeless beauty of Pakistan's ancient civilizations and natural wonders, from snow-capped peaks to pristine coastal areas, and enjoy the delicious Pakistani cuisine. The event, which celebrated Pakistan's rich cultural heritage, featured a vibrant display of traditional apparel, delectable cuisine, and exquisite artwork, c aptivating the attendees with the allure of Pakistan's cultural treasures and breathtaking landscapes. Expressing appreciation for the role of organizations like THIS for Diplomats in fostering international understanding, Ambassador Khan lauded the community-building efforts that bridge diverse perspectives. The event witnessed the presence of esteemed guests including diplomats from various countries alongside representatives from international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), European Union (EU), and World Bank. Source: Radio Pakistan

The 24th death anniversary of famous Lok singer Pathanay Khan was observed today [Saturday]. Pathane Khan earned world-wide fame through singing Sufi poetry, Ghazals and lok songs. He was born in 1926 at Basti Tambu Wali in Kot Addu, district Muzaffargarh. Pathanay Khan has mostly sung Kafiis based upon the poetry of Baba Bullay Shah, Khuwaja Ghulam Fareed, Pir Mehar Ali Shah and many other popular Sufi poets. The government of Pakistan awarded him with Pride of Performance in 1979. Pathanay Khan died on this day in the year 2000 at his native town in Kot Addu at the age of 74. Source: Radio Pakistan

The 24th death anniversary of famous Lok singer Pathanay Khan was observed today [Saturday]. Pathane Khan earned world-wide fame through singing Sufi poetry, Ghazals and lok songs. He was born in 1926 at Basti Tambu Wali in Kot Addu, district Muzaffargarh. Pathanay Khan has mostly sung Kafiis based upon the poetry of Baba Bullay Shah, Khuwaja Ghulam Fareed, Pir Mehar Ali Shah and many other popular Sufi poets. The government of Pakistan awarded him with Pride of Performance in 1979. Pathanay Khan died on this day in the year 2000 at his native town in Kot Addu at the age of 74. Source: Radio Pakistan