ISLAMABAD
Farah Naz Akbar, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of National Heritage and Culture inaugurated a photo exhibition titled “Frames of Freedom” organized at the Art Gallery of the COMSATS University Islamabad on Wednesday.
Featuring more than 50 exhibits, the display presents diverse visual perspectives on Pakistan’s cultural heritage, historic architecture, natural landscapes, people, traditions, and everyday life. The exhibition seeks to celebrate the country’s national spirit while encouraging reflection on the relationship between people, places, memory, and identity.
Ms. Farah Naz Akbar, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of National Heritage and Culture, while speaking at the occasion appreciated the University’s efforts for providing a platform to celebrate Pakistan’s cultural and natural heritage through photography and commended the participating photographers for their creativity and distinctive perspectives. She said that there was a need to promote a soft image of Pakistan and channel the talent of our youth towards capturing Pakistan’s heritage and rich culture for future generations.
Speaking on the occasion, Rector CUI, Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar, appreciated the photographers’ efforts for presenting compelling visual interpretations of Pakistan. He observed that photography can transcend documentation to become a powerful medium for creative expression, reflection, and cultural dialogue.
He emphasized the important role of universities in fostering artistic creativity, intellectual inquiry, and meaningful engagement with cultural heritage, and congratulated the photographers for presenting a thoughtful visual celebration of Pakistan.
The exhibition features works by Fida Muhammad, Khurram Bhatti, Meezan Ali Mir, Muhammad Asad Ali, Muhammad Junaid, Raheela Mushtaq, Saima Salahuddin (Aimon), Sohaina Elia, Suriyya Choudhary, and Tahmeena Javaid Adeel. Coming from diverse academic backgrounds, the photographers bring individual approaches shaped by observation, experience, inquiry, and creative expression.
Curated by Farrah Mahmood Rana, “Frames of Freedom” places particular emphasis on spaces, architecture, and nature, exploring the relationship between Pakistan’s built and natural environments. The exhibition will remain open to visitors until September 30, 2026, at the COMSATS Art Gallery, Basement, Junaid Zaidi Library, CUI Islamabad.
