ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has unveiled a commemorative photographic exhibition on Friday, October 16th, 2026, at the National Art Gallery to mark the 75th anniversary of the martyrdom of Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s inaugural Prime Minister.
PNCA Unveils Rare Photographic Tribute
The collection features archive photographs highlighting key moments from Khan’s public service and personal life, offering visitors a detailed look into the nation’s early state-building era and the leadership that guided its foundational years.
The official opening was attended by Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, alongside Samia Liaquat Ali Khan, granddaughter of the late Prime Minister, and Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan. Other key officials present included Asad ur Rehman Gilani, Secretary of the National Heritage and Culture Division, and M. Ayoub Jamali, Director General of the PNCA, as well as members of the diplomatic corps and senior civil servants.
Further, on the occasion, PNCA Unveils Rare Photographic Tribute to Shaheed Liaqat Ali Khan. Addressing attendees, Minister Khichi stated that the initiative aims to educate younger generations on Khan’s political legacy and personal sacrifices for the country. To support educational engagement, the ministry confirmed that students from federal schools and colleges will attend curated tours of the exhibition.
Speaking at the event, Samia Liaquat Ali Khan shared family accounts passed down from her late father, who was ten years old at the time of the assassination. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of consultancy firm QAISEN Strategies following a 25-year career in international development, she expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and the PNCA for preserving the historic photographic record.
The exhibition underscores the PNCA’s ongoing mandate to archive and display pivotal moments in Pakistan’s political and cultural history.
