Overview
- The Pakistan Embassy in Beijing and the China International Cultural Communication Center co-hosted the event at Badaling, curated by Adnan Ansari of Riwayat.
- Ambassador Khalil Hashmi invoked the Silk Road’s “living spirit” and noted the timing coincides with 60 years since President Ayub Khan’s visit to the same site.
- CICCC Chairman Long Yuxiang described the show as a reflection of the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and signaled continued collaboration.
- Runway presentations featured Pakistani designers Maheen Khan, Moazzam Abbasi, Ayesha Tariq, Rizwanullah, and Zain Hashmi, with Chinese designer Liang Suyun and jewelry by Aqeel Chaudhary.
- Models from both countries walked before an audience of senior Chinese officials, diplomats, business leaders, and media representatives.