Rawalpindi Drama Festival Brings Theatre Back to Life

News Desk

Rawalpindi’s cultural scene came alive as the Punjab Arts Council (PAC) opened its Regional Drama Festival, featuring performances aimed at highlighting social issues through family-oriented theatre.

The festival began with the staging of “Rishte Aur Ferishte,” a play written and directed by Yar Muhammad, which explores the impact of greed on human relationships and the choices people make in pursuit of wealth.

Through a blend of drama and emotional storytelling, the play portrays how the pursuit of material gains can distance individuals from their loved ones, while emphasizing the lasting value of relationships, identity and connection with one’s homeland.

• Regional Drama Festival kicks off at Punjab Arts Council Rawalpindi with “Rishte Aur Ferishte.

The opening performance featured notable artists including Raja Sattar, Anjum Abbasi, Shahid Bhola, Allama Sajjad, Rizwana Khan, Zahra and Yar Muhammad, whose performances received appreciation from the audience.

PAC Director Sajjad Hussain said the festival reflects the Punjab government’s efforts to promote performing arts and provide audiences with meaningful and quality entertainment.

With a lineup of family dramas featuring local talent, the festival aims to revive interest in theatre and provide a platform for artists to showcase their creative work. A large number of spectators attended the opening night, praising both the performers and organizers.