TP Report
Rawalpindi: Renowned writer and director Ms. Asma Butt has said that art and artists are the foundation of a nation’s identity and intellectual growth, calling Pakistani artists a vital cultural asset.
She emphasized that literature, theatre, film, and other arts not only raise social awareness but also promote a positive national image.
Ms. Butt stressed that artists, as society’s most sensitive segment, need freedom, respect, and support to showcase Pakistan globally. She urged the state and institutions to actively promote arts, noting that supporting artists is an investment in the nation’s cultural and intellectual future.She concluded that a developed society is one that guarantees dignity, protection, and freedom for its artists.
