Painting Competition Held to Honor Heroes of Jaffar Express Train Incident

Islamabad: The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) hosted a heartfelt painting competition on March 26, 2025, at the Pakistan Museum of Ethnology Hall of Exhibitions.

The event provided a platform to the university and college students of twin cities to show solidarity with the heroes of the Jaffar Express train tragedy.
The contest aimed to harness the imagination of young artists and honor the courage and resilience of the victims of the incident. The participants
presented their artistic skills through inspiring paintings that captured the themes of bravery, solidarity, and national pride.
Lok Virsa’s Executive Director Muzaffar Ali Burki highlighted the role of using art as a means to celebrate national heroes and national cultural solidarity. Cash awards and certificates were presented to outstanding winners as an appreciation of their brilliant contributions. Cycle 2 of the competition will take place after Eid Holidays.
This project reflects Lok Virsa’s dedication to preserving and promoting Pakistan’s cultural heritage as well as resolving modern issues in innovative ways. The organization still acts as a center for talent grooming and instilling harmony in communities.