First Lady Samina Alvi has said that the art and craft exhibitions are pivotal in promoting local arts and artists and that the value of art in society cannot be ignored as it forms the soul of the cultural identity.

She was addressing the participants of the 17th Daachi Arts and Craft Exhibition organized by Daachi, a non-profit organization that strived to bring the artistic community together.

The foundation has empowered local artisans for the past 12 years through its exhibitions and craft development.

Being held at Expo Centre in Karachi, the two-day Daachi exhibition has participation from scores of craft persons and entrepreneurs from all over the country.