Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- The French government has honoured Pakistani theatre director and educator Fizza Hasan with the insignia of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of her contribution to arts, literature and Francophonie.

The award was conferred at a reception held here at the French Residency, attended by diplomats, artists, academics, and cultural figures.

The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters), established in 1957, is one of France's most prestigious distinctions awarded by the Ministry of Culture to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the enrichment of arts and literature.

French Ambassador Nicolas Galey highlighted Fizza's efforts to strengthen cultural exchange bet...