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He added that each colour, style and design, with a unique symbol, represents the culture of a particular region based on the local skills of the people.<br \/>\nBy providing artisans with modern technology and training, Pakistan could earn valuable foreign exchange from handicrafts exports, Waqar said.<br \/>\nHe informed that Pakistani handicrafts were famous worldwide, adding that at the International Dubai Expo, recently, Pakistani artisans surprised the world with their art.<br \/>\nDirector of Arts Council Waqa Ahmed said to access most of the international craft markets, \u201cWe need to adopt our strategies to promote our handicrafts worldwide by creating awareness, such as organizing handicraft exhibitions, using e-marketing channels and organizing fairs at the international level.\u201d<br \/>\nAt the end of the visit, Dr Jamal Nasir appreciated the performance of Shaukat Dholi, Aslam Lohar and Sain Riaz.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAWALPINDI President Pakistan Green Task Force, Dr Jamal Nasir, along with Director of Arts Council Waqar Ahmed here on Monday visited the Punjab Pavilion at the Lok Mela. 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