{"id":38168,"date":"2024-12-01T09:41:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T09:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=38168"},"modified":"2024-12-03T22:46:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T22:46:33","slug":"charity-bazaar-of-pakistan-foreign-office-womens-association-showcases-rich-culture-of-different-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/charity-bazaar-of-pakistan-foreign-office-womens-association-showcases-rich-culture-of-different-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Charity Bazaar of Pakistan Foreign Office Women\u2019s Association Showcases Rich Culture of Different Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38183\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241201-WA0062-e1733065484852.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"367\" \/>ISLAMABAD: 01 Dec 2024 &#8211; Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday inaugurated the Charity Bazaar organized by the Pakistan Foreign Office Women\u2019s Association (PFOWA).<\/h5>\n<h5>Cultural stalls from various foreign embassies were displayed at the event held at the Foreign Office.The Bazaar, aimed at supporting underprivileged communities, brought together diplomats and their families, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of different countries.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38298\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PFOWA_Charity_Bazaar_2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PFOWA_Charity_Bazaar_2024.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PFOWA_Charity_Bazaar_2024-300x77.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PFOWA_Charity_Bazaar_2024-696x180.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" dir=\"auto\">It was an occasion to appreciate the diversity of cultures and promote cultural interaction between Foreign Missions in Islamabad and the Pakistani society.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" dir=\"auto\"> Foreign Missions in Islamabad participated with great fervor in the PFOWA Annual Charity Bazaar with cultural performances and setting up booths, showcasing their rich culture, music, handicrafts and cuisine.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>Embassies of Azerbaijan, China, Egypt, Turkiye, Palestine, Kazakhstan,Tajikistan,Iran,\u00a0 Viet Nam, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus,and other countries held stalls to offer traditional food and other cultural items on display for the enthusiasts from different walks of life.<\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38212\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38212\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38212\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PFOWA_Pakistan_Charity_Bazaar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PFOWA_Pakistan_Charity_Bazaar.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PFOWA_Pakistan_Charity_Bazaar-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PFOWA_Pakistan_Charity_Bazaar-696x385.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar inaugurates Annual Charity Bazaar-2024 , organised by the Pakistan Foreign Office Women\u0092s Association( PFOWA) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 1st, 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ambassador of China H.E Jiang Zaidong donated 1.5 Million Rupees in the fund for charity.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5>Speaking at the occasion, the deputy prime minister said that the bazaar provided a great opportunity to the people of Islamabad and Rawalpindi to visit the foreign office and have a glimpse of the rich culture of other countries, through their food and handicrafts, and help in charitable causes being persuaded by PFOWA.<\/h5>\n<h5>\u201cToday\u2019s bazaar is a captivating blend of diverse cultures and a variety of experiences, fostering harmony and fraternity among different nations,\u201d Ishaq Dar added.<\/h5>\n<h5>He extended his gratitude to the diplomatic community and the residents in Islamabad for their \u2018active and colorful participation\u2019 in today\u2019s event.<\/h5>\n<h5>\u201cWonderful to see that every country has done a great demonstration of the culture in their country, the food and different other articles which is a unique experience for the visitors.\u201d<\/h5>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PFOWA Charity Bazaar - Islamabad - 01 Dec 2024 @ Foreign Office Women Association\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Edo_bqcfCO4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>He emphasized that one of the aims of this event was to promote a better understanding of the social, cultural, and economic life of Pakistan. Towards this end, he said PFOWA also arranges various events such as exhibitions, cultural shows, and social meetings.<\/h5>\n<h5>DPM Ishaq Dar noted that the theme of today\u2019s event, \u2018Joining hands, Joining hearts\u2019 was very interesting. \u201cIt is a beautiful theme and apt under the current challenges which the whole globe is suffering, we saw yesterday, that Malaysia faced a devastating flood due to which more than 140,000 people were affected, we spoke to the PM of Malaysia, we contacted the FM of Malaysia also,\u201d he said adding that in the challenging world, \u201cwe need to sit together and try to create an opportunity where the blend of friendship, blend of brotherhood and the blend of affection can be promoted\u201d.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38300\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PFOWA_Charity_Bazaar_Kids-e1733265979299.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"253\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" dir=\"auto\">Inaugurated by DPM\/FM\u00a0 Ishaq Dar and patron PFOWA, Begum Tabassum Ishaq Dar, the bazaar was widely attended by members of the diplomatic corps, civil society, and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. <\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" dir=\"auto\">\u00a0The charity bazaar is an annual event to raise funds for social welfare. A registered charity, PFOWA has been working for social welfare since 1947. 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