A delegation from the National Defence University, led by Air Vice Marshal Amir Munir, visited the National College of Arts in Lahore to engage with Pakistan’s artistic community. The NDU delegation included around 100 participants, comprising 50 delegate foreign officers representing 26 countries along with 50 family members, underscoring the international scope of the exchange.
The programme began with a guided tour of the historic Tollinton Block where guests viewed the Marka-e-Haq Exhibition and demonstrations of weaving and jewellery making, offering a focused look at traditional and contemporary Pakistani craft. The visit moved to the NCA Auditorium for a welcome session and the screening of the college’s introductory documentary alongside a selected thesis film from the Film & Television Department, highlighting student work in moving image practice.
Delegates explored the student Thesis Displays, which were arranged into four groups to allow in-depth engagement with projects across fine arts, design, film and allied disciplines. Curators and students discussed their creative processes, materials and concepts, providing practical insight into the training and research happening at NCA.
The programme concluded at the Fountain Courtyard with tea and light refreshments, followed by a meet and greet and a group photograph with the Vice Chancellor. The visit by the NDU delegation was described by hosts as a meaningful cultural exchange that reinforced NCA’s role in fostering artistic dialogue and cross‑border understanding.
