Karachi Mayor Opens Newspaper Ad Exhibition At Frere Hall

Exhibition Showcases Creative History

The event displayed advertisements printed from 1947 to the present day. Senator Syed Sarmad Ali, APNS President, welcomed the Mayor alongside office-bearers and society members. He noted that excessive reliance on artificial intelligence had undermined original thinking in the industry. People from many different backgrounds, especially those in journalism, came to see the show.

Mayor Promises Free Venue Support

Mayor Wahab stated he wants future generations to witness what the country was like historically. He offered the society free use of public spaces including City Council Hall and Denso Hall for events. The administration plans to revive these locations to encourage public visits and cultural activities. Senator Ali thanked the Mayor noting his father was a respected journalist in the nation.

Future Student Program Announced

The society will organise a week-long print media exhibition for students during winter vacations in December 2026. This initiative aims to familiarise young people with the history and creative evolution of print advertising. Students are urged to cultivate independent thinking rather than becoming overly dependent on automated tools. The Mayor assured full support from the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation for these upcoming educational events.