{"id":117224,"date":"2025-12-08T10:01:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T05:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=117224"},"modified":"2025-12-08T10:01:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T05:01:18","slug":"cm-murad-grateful-to-foreign-artists-for-performing-at-world-culture-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/117224\/","title":{"rendered":"CM Murad grateful to foreign artists for performing at World Culture Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KARACHI(National times)- Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that the world has seen that Karachi is the cultural capital. Addressing the closing ceremony of the World Culture Festival 2025, the CM said Sindh always speaks the language of peace and harmony. Sindh is a message of peace, tolerance and hospitality to the world. The World Culture Festival is an unparalleled cultural success of Sindh and Pakistan, he said. Murad Ali Shah said he was happy about the success of the World Culture Festival and grateful to international artists for coming to Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dunyanews.tv\/en\/Entertainment\/918237-world-culture-festival-continues-to-mesmerise-fans-in-karachi\">Read More:&nbsp;World culture festival continues to mesmerise fans in Karachi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eralier, Meesha Shafi\u2019s long-awaited return to the Karachi stage turned the World Culture Festival into a night charged with exceptional excitement. The occasion drew thousands who had hoped to see her ignite the city\u2019s musical spirit once again. Her appearance instantly charged the atmosphere at the Arts Council. The mega concert opened with global and local artists preparing the mood for a vibrant celebration of culture. Although several performers contributed to the lively momentum of the evening, the crowd\u2019s anticipation centred firmly on Meesha. Her presence has been missed by her fans in Karachi for many years. When she finally stepped under the lights, her entrance carried a striking theatrical confidence that amplified the crowd\u2019s energy within moments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI(National times)- Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that the world has seen that Karachi is the cultural capital. Addressing the closing ceremony of the World Culture Festival 2025, the CM said Sindh always speaks the language of peace and harmony. Sindh is a message of peace, tolerance and hospitality to the world. 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