ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs and National Heritage Amir Muqam inaugurated exhibition of Quranic manuscripts at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA). Artist Khan Shahnawaz Malhi presented exquisite hand knit verses of Holy Quran.

Muqam was accompanied by Secretary National Heritage and Culture Fareena Mazhar, senior Joint Secretary NH&CD Abdul Sattar Khokhar, Director General PNCA and other senior officials of division.

Amir Muqam said, “Looking at today’s exhibition, I feel sense of spirituality. NH&CD is also taking substantial steps to promote Islamic calligraphy”.

He was briefed on various sections of exhibition. Muqam praised Khan Shahnawaz Malhi for his amazing work in which he knitted Quranic verses with threads on Sheesham wood.

Exhibition, which will continue till December 15 attracted number of visitors as well as foreign delegates.

Khan Shahnawaz Malhi, retired Sindh police official used unique technique to hand-knit all verses and chapters of Holy Quran on around 8,000 pencils. He has had passion for drawing since childhood. He wove Holy Quran by nylon thread using his fingers, which is absolutely unique and amazing.

Exquisite display of these unique and amazing Quranic manuscripts was jointly organised by Ministry of National Heritage and Culture Division and PNCA.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 15 2022

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