'Chinese Girl's Adventures in Pakistan' screened at Aiwan-e-Quaid
Pakistan
Pakistan’s rich, diverse culture jointly documented by CMG, 101 Friends of China
(Web Desk) – China is Pakistan’s all-weather friend and both the countries are linked in a bond of friendship that spans over decades and travels through generations.
These views were expressed by speakers at the screening of a short documentary film titled "Threads of Friendship: A Chinese Girl's Adventure in Pakistan" at the Aiwan-e-Quaid.
The documentary is a joint venture of the China Media Group (CMG) and 101 Friends of China, an Islamabad-based strategic think-tank.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister (Minister of State) on Interior Affairs Jawad Sohrab Malik was the chief guest on the occasion while among the noted guests who attended the show included Press Attache of the Embassy of China Mr Liu Chang, Vice-Chancellor of the Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU), Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Akhtar, Vice-Chancellor, National Skills University, Prof Dr Muhammad Mukhtar, Vice Chairman 101 Friends of China Mr Faisal Zahid Malik, National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) DG Vice Admiral (R) Ahmed Saeed HI(M), and former Project Director (PD) China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Hassan Daud Butt.
In the 22-minute short film, Director of the China Media Group (CMG) Urdu Service, also known as the China International Radio Urdu Service, (FM 98 Dosti Radio) Noreen (Chinese name: Nao Ling) has successfully tried to explore various layers of the ancient, rich, diverse and unique culture of Pakistan. She has started her journey by visiting Faisal Masjid giving some useful information about its architecture, design and historical perspective.
She also visits the Pakistan Monument, Saidpur village, Rawal Lake and the National Incubation Centre. “Pakistan” in her words “is a country full of wonders.” At the closure of the documentary, she says, “My journey has just started and soon I shall be back with more such captivating sights.”
The audience that included a large number of the Pakistani and the Chinese viewers applauded as the short documentary progressed and admired her for portraying an enlightened, peaceful and moderate Pakistan in her documentary. Her command over Urdu and ease of using the right word at the right place was simply amazing, said Fatima, one among the audience.
In the words of the moderator and co-producer, Fahd Gauhar Malik, the screening exemplified the power of video-sharing and communication that enabled us all to delve deeper into the nuances of Pakistan's customs and traditions through the lens of our Chinese friends.
“During the four weeks of recording and while working with Noreen, we always found her full of energy and passion to film the ‘real potential' of Pakistan's tourism sector and to attract the local as well as foreign tourists to this land of peace, harmony and diversity,” said Fahd Malik.
Chief guest Jawad Sohrab Malik said Pakistan had always valued its friendship with China. Pakistan’s tourism sector indeed carries a huge potential that must be tapped and Noreen and Fahd through the documentary have tried to reflect that.
Dr Hassan Daud Butt in his speech shared his experience of the Chinese people’s hospitality and love for the Pakistanis and held that he felt the same feeling of sincerity and camaraderie in the ‘Chinese Girl’s Adventures in Pakistan.’ Noreen, he said, had become a household name in Pakistan because of FM9 8 Dosti Radio and a large number of people were tuned to its transmissions.
While thanking the audience, Noreen said she planned to do more such documentaries on Pakistan’s sites that have not so far been discovered. She said wherever she went for the sake of the documentary she found the Pakistani people very kind, helpful, cooperative and hospitable.
A certificate was also presented to Noreen in recognition of her great work.
