Birth of Pakistan


Birth of Pakistan is the first of a series of community outreach projects curated by CAP specifically for children. For the first time in Pakistan, an interactive exhibit designed specifically for children took young visitors on a journey from the Lahore Resolution of 1940 through the sacrifices made to achieve a homeland in 1947 to the early days of the new nation of Pakistan, as it struggled to stand on its feet.


The exhibit featured a unique 'train journey' from India to Pakistan, recreations of make shift government offices and refugee tents, a chance for children to explore the contents of a 'sundook' or trunk brought to Pakistan by a migrant, photographs and film clips of major moments of Pakistan's early history.


Children visiting the exhibition received their copy of the first passport of Pakistan, learnt about how millions heard about the Partition of Indian sub continent, first saw the Pakistani flag or heard the National Anthem. The exhibition also delved into the facets of Quaid e Azam's personality through the recollections of his friends, co workers, admirers and supporters. CAP honored the contributions of Muslim League leaders and pioneers such as Begum Raana Liaqat Ali Khan, the first civil servants of Pakistan and the members of the Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Navy, police and army, Pakistan Women's National Guard, All Pakistan Women's Association and Radio Pakistan.


Over the course of seven months, more than 10,000 students from 150 schools and 4000 members of the public viewed the exhibit.



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Virtual Tour of the Project



Videos from the Exhibition