The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) concluded a three-day intensive theatre and acting workshop in Islamabad in January 2026, led by theatre practitioner and educator Dr. Waqar Azeem. The PNCA workshop drew strong participation from students, emerging artists and seasoned theatre professionals, underlining growing interest in structured drama education across Pakistan.
Participants engaged in hands-on sessions that emphasized acting as a form of human expression and social awareness. Practical exercises focused on body language, facial expression, voice modulation and the use of imagination, while scene creation activities gave attendees a chance to apply techniques in collaborative settings. The programme also provided insight into directing and stage production to build a rounded understanding of theatre-making.
Muhammad Ayoub Jammali, Director General PNCA, praised Dr. Waqar Azeem’s approach and said the workshop set a new benchmark for theatre education. He noted that the PNCA workshop not only improved technical competencies but also deepened participants’ appreciation of theatre’s artistic and social dimensions, fostering critical thinking and creative growth.
Attendees described the sessions as inspiring and transformational, highlighting Dr. Waqar Azeem’s ability to blend technical rigour with imaginative vision. Certificates were awarded at the close of the programme, and during the distribution ceremony Director Performing Arts Mr. Sami Ullah Baloch presented a poem delivered with eloquent expression, adding a reflective note to the event.
PNCA reaffirmed its commitment to organising high quality training and workshops that promote theatre, performing arts and cultural education throughout the country. The success of this PNCA workshop signals continued momentum for practical theatre training and capacity building in Pakistan’s arts sector.
