Jawaid Iqbal re-elected Napa chairman

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KARACHI: The Board of Directors of the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) has unanimously re-elected Syed Jawaid Iqbal as its chairman for a third term.

According to a press release, the decision was made during the board’s meeting, reaffirming confidence in his leadership to continue guiding the institution’s mission of preserving cultural heritage and promoting excellence in performing arts and creative education.

Alongside the chairman, the board also re-elec­ted all its distinguished members.

The meeting also deci­ded to add Dr Amir Jafri and Ravi Dawani as its new members, raising the total number of board members to 13.

Published in Dawn, October 30th, 2026

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