Islamabad (GNP): Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture, Farah Naz Akbar, inaugurated a photography exhibition titled Frames of Freedom at the Art Gallery of 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.
Speaking at the event, Akbar appreciated the university’s efforts to provide a platform for celebrating Pakistan’s cultural and natural heritage through photography, and commended the participating photographers for their creativity and distinctive perspectives.
She said there was a need to promote a soft image of Pakistan and channel the talent of the country’s youth toward capturing its heritage and rich culture for future generations.
Rector CUI Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar also addressed the gathering, appreciating the photographers’ efforts in 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, and emphasised the role universities play in fostering artistic creativity, intellectual inquiry and meaningful engagement with cultural heritage. He also congratulated the photographers for presenting a thoughtful visual celebration of the country.
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The exhibition features works by Fida Muhammad, Khurram Bhatti, Meezan Ali Mir, Muhammad Asad Ali, Muhammad Junaid, Raheela Mushtaq, Saima Salahuddin, 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, located in the basement of the Junaid Zaidi Library at CUI Islamabad.
Akbar said, “There is a need to promote a soft image of Pakistan and channel the talent of our youth toward capturing Pakistan’s heritage.”
