British Deputy High Commission partners with Standard Chartered Bank to celebrate Pakistan's 72nd Independence Day.

An event to celebrate 72 years of Pakistan's Independence was organised by the British Deputy High Commission, Karachi in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, British Council and AzCorp Entertainment. Standard Chartered invited 50 girls between the ages of 11-15 years from schools of underserved communities which they support through their Goal programme.

AZCorp Entertainment organised interactive sessions aimed at raising awareness for social causes using creative mediums and British Council representatives gave the girls a tour of the library, all the while encouraging the love for reading and its importance in character building.

The purpose of the celebrations was to provide entertaining sessions embedded with civics and social justice themes. This was done through thought-provoking stories, that prompt dialogue, instill critical thinking, evoke social consciousness to compel positive action from the children.

British Deputy High Commissioner and Trade Director for Pakistan, Mike Nithavrianakis, said: "I am delighted to see the creative work being done in Pakistan to enhance...

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