A painting competition was organized by the Punjab Council of the Arts as a part of the Independence Day celebrations here on Thursday. Tariq al-Qalam, Imran Pasha and Shahid Mahmood evaluated the artwork. As many as 25 children with Thalassemia from the Sundas Foundation participated especially in the painting competition on the theme of freedom. Umama Amin secured the first position, Hadiya Shabir the second, and Fatima Rasool clinched the third in the painting competition. President of board of Management Sargodha Arts Council Professor Haroon ur Rashid Tabbasum awarded prizes and certificates to the winning candidates. Director of Arts Council Asad Ahmed and Assistant Director Muhammad Farooq were also present.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan