KARACHI: Eminent artist Zia Mohyeddin has been awarded The Pakistan Society’s Jinnah Medal at its 66th annual dinner at Lincoln’s Inn, London.

The medal was presented to Zia Mohyeddin, universally acknowledged and recognised as a “true doyen of aesthetic and performing arts in Pakistan”, says a statement issued here.

Founded in 1951 and based in London, The Pakistan Society aims to increase public knowledge in Britain of the arts, history, geography, economic life and institutions of Pakistan.

Its patrons are Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and the president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Mr Mohyeddin is well known as an actor, producer and director. He received his training in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, and went on to an international career that has spanned almost 70 years. He has achieved wide critical acclaim in a great number of successful stage, film and television appearances across four continents.

Published in Dawn, September 27th, 2019