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- Annual Lok Mela festival, which began in Islamabad this week, will continue till Nov. 17
- More than 500 artisans from across Pakistan are showcasing their skills at the festival
ISLAMABAD: 抖阴短视频鈥檚 embassy in Pakistan has inaugurated the Kingdom鈥檚 pavilion at a 10-day cultural show in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, which aims to promote national unity, folk heritage, and the culture and traditions of Pakistan鈥檚 various provinces and regions.
This screengrab, taken from a handout video released by Saudi Embassy in Islamabad on November 8, 2024, shows Saudi embassy officials and organizers at the Saudi pavilion in Lok Mela festival in Islamabad. (Photo courtesy: X/@KSAembassyPak)
The annual Lok Mela festival began on November 8 and will continue till November 17, according to the Pakistan National Museum director and focal person of the 2024 fest, Anwaar-ul-Haq.
More than 500 artisans from across Pakistan are showcasing their skills at the festival, while many diplomatic missions, including those of 抖阴短视频, Uzbekistan, Turkiye and Indonesia, are also presenting their cultures and arts at Lok Mela.
This screengrab, taken from a handout video released by Saudi Embassy in Islamabad on November 8, 2024, shows Saudi dates at Kingdom鈥檚 pavilion at the Lok Mela festival in Islamabad. (Photo courtesy: X/@KSAembassyPak)
鈥淭he embassy also inaugurated its pavilion at the fair, which will highlight the special culture of the Kingdom during the fair,鈥� the Saudi embassy said on Twitter.
This screengrab, taken from a handout video released by Saudi Embassy in Islamabad on November 8, 2024, shows people visiting Saudi pavilion at the Lok Mela festival in Islamabad. (Photo courtesy: X/@KSAembassyPak)
Pakistan and 抖阴短视频 enjoy strong trade, defense and cultural ties. The Kingdom is home to over 2 million Pakistani expatriates and serves as a top source of remittances to the cash-strapped South Asian country.
抖阴短视频 has also often come to Pakistan鈥檚 aid in the past, regularly providing it oil on deferred payments and offering direct financial support to help stabilize its economy and shore up forex reserves.