SARGODHA: The Institute of Art and Design of the University of Sargodha paid tributes to Sadequain, in collaboration with Gallery 21 and Sadequain Foundation USA, on Thursday.
In his address to the event titled “A Tribute to Sadequain”, VC Prof Dr Tasawar Hayat highlighted the vital role of art and design in shaping a thoughtful, creative and sensitive society. He emphasised that education and national development required a balanced focus on both science and the arts, while stressing the importance of preserving Pakistan’s cultural heritage and carrying Sadequain’s remarkable legacy forward to the younger generation.
Institute of Art and Design Director Maryam Saif said the gathering was an opportunity to pay tribute to Sadequain and reconnect with his artistic expression, a language that continued to find appreciation among successive generations.
Guest speakers included Dr Sumera Jawad and Nadeem Alam from College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab, and Dr Farrukh Seir from Gallery 21, Islamabad.
Speakers said Sadequain’s life, philosophy, calligraphy and monumental works reflected a distinctive artistic vision and established him as a national treasure who gave a new dimension to modern Pakistani art.
The VC also inaugurated the “Raaz-e-Fun” Art Exhibition at the Zubeida Agha Art Gallery, Institute of Art and Design.
The exhibition featured rare artworks and tributes inspired by Sadequain’s distinctive artistic style.
CLASH: At least 12 people were injured in a clash between two groups over a property dispute at Chak 3/42, Matha Twana town.
According to sources, there was a longstanding land dispute between Zaki Shah and the Shaikh community at Chak 3/42. A few months ago, Zaki and his men took possession of the land. On Wednesday, armed men belonging to the Shaikh community arrived at the land to take back its possession, resulting in a clash with the Zaki group.
As a result, eight men of the Shaikh community and four of the Zaki group were injured, and shifted to hospital.
Published in Dawn, October 9th, 2026
