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Pakistan and China Stage First Joint Fashion Show on the Great Wall

Organisers cast the showcase as cultural diplomacy to open doors for creative commerce.

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.