Activities in Culture and Arts
Wajid Ali became the Chairman of The All Pakistan Music Conference in 1960. The Conference introduced and promoted many classical singers and performers who continue to entertain people. The activities of the All Pakistan Music Conference are regular and of good quality.
On another scale, he envisioned and established the Institute of Islamic Culture in 1952. The Institute of which he was Chairman promotes harmony among various Islamic scholars and peoples by publishing various books and articles of famous scholars.
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