Pakistani filmmaker first-ever artist to co-chair WEF
Posted Jan 16, 2017 03:08:26 AM.
Last Updated Jan 16, 2017 04:00:09 AM.
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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is about to become the first ever artist to co-chair the World Economic Forum.
A Monday statement from Chinoy’s office says she will also speak at the 47th World Economic Forum’s annual three-day meeting starting Jan. 17 in Davos, Switzerland. It says Chinoy regards it as a great honour to represent both the artistic community and her country.
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has also left to take part in the meetings, which will convene 2,500 participants from 100 countries.