KARACHI: The Consul of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, hosted a grand reception at a local hotel to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Italy (La Festa della Repubblica Italiana). The event commemorated the birth of the Italian Republic while honoring the enduring shared values of democracy, unity, and resilience. The high-profile evening was graced by Governor of Sindh, Nehal Hashmi and Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah. Other prominent dignitaries in attendance included Madam Faryal Talpur, President of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party Women’s Wing; Dr. Azra Pechuho, Provincial Minister for Health; Asif Hyder Shah, Chief Secretary of Sindh, Director General, Foreign Affairs Liaison Office Karachi alongside notable ministers, parliamentarians, high-ranking military officials, diplomats, bureaucrats, and distinguished members of civil society. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026



