QUETTA: The National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Balochistan government’s Directorate of Culture to promote performing arts in the province.

The signing ceremony was attended, among others, by Syed Javed Iqbal, the chairman of Napa’s board of governors, social activist and former senator Roshan Khursheed Broacha, artists, media representatives and members of civil society.

Speaking at the ceremony, Syed Javed Iqbal and Roshan Khursheed Broacha described the partnership as a significant step towards promoting art and culture in Balochistan.

Balochistan’s Culture Secretary Hameedullah Nasir and Dawood Tareen, the Director of Culture Department, termed the MoU an important step to show the province’s culture and heritage. They expressed the hope that the initiative would help enhance the skills of local artists.

Published in Dawn, October 14th, 2026