By Asim Shahzad
LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan inaugurated the first-ever exhibition of Islamic calligraphy artworks at the Punjab Assembly. The exhibition showcases masterpieces by renowned calligrapher Wasal Shahid, featuring Quranic verses, Asma-ul-Husna (Beautiful Names of Allah), and the Blessed Names of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
A total of 126 artworks—crafted on gold leaf, canvas, and paper—are on display. On this occasion, Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan remarked that the calligraphy of the Blessed Names of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in Thuluth Script makes this exhibition particularly unique. He praised Wasal Shahid’s art as a profound expression of his devotion to Islam.
The Speaker also emphasized that Pakistani artists are globally recognized for their excellence in Islamic calligraphy. The exhibition will remain open from October 28 to October 30.
Later, Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan launched the polio vaccination campaign at the Punjab Assembly by administering polio drops to children. Speaking to the media, he noted that the campaign in Punjab is being carried out under the personal supervision and leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
He explained that Punjab faces challenges due to high-risk mobile populations entering from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Afghanistan. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to eradicating polio, the Speaker said, “The Punjab government is committed to eliminating the polio virus.”
He urged all Assembly members to oversee and support the campaign in their constituencies as directed by the Chief Minister. Additionally, he appealed to parents to cooperate with polio workers to ensure the campaign’s success.
Prominent attendees included Secretary General Chaudhry Amer Habib, Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir, Member Assembly Uzma Kardar, Rana Arshad, and Staff Officer Amad Hussain Bhalli.
