In a room where centuries of history meet contemporary dialogue, the UK Forum on Cultural Diplomacy 2026 at the House of Lords in London became a platform for ideas, representation, and global conversation. Delegates from across the world, parliamentarians, cultural leaders, and policymakers gathered to discuss the intersections of culture, diplomacy, and leadership. For the first time, Pakistani media had a seat at this forum, represented by Green Entertainment’s Chief Executive Fasih Ur Rehman and Executive Director Tehreem Chaudhary.
Leadership Representation at the Forum:
Tehreem Chaudhary spoke not just as a media professional, but as a Pakistani woman and a Muslim whose experiences shape her view of storytelling. “Media does not simply reflect society; it shapes what is accepted, respected and imagined as possible,” she noted, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with cultural platforms and mass reach, highlighting the responsibility creators have to shape perception, ambition and inclusion.
Green Entertainment’s Vision for Inclusive Storytelling:
At Green Entertainment, this philosophy has guided programming from the very beginning. Dramas such as Working Women, Nauroz, Jindo, Standup Girl, 22 Qadam, and the recently aired Pamaal place women at the center, as decision-makers, thinkers and leaders navigating real challenges and triumphs. These stories reflect a lived reality where ambition, tradition and faith coexist.
Historical and Cultural Perspectives on Women in Leadership:
She also drew on historical examples, from Fatima al-Fihriya’s founding of the world’s oldest university to Hazrat Khadija (R.A) and Benazir Bhutto, illustrating that women’s leadership has deep roots and must be normalized, not celebrated as exceptional. She also addressed the oversimplified portrayals of South Asian and Muslim women in global discourse. Pakistan, she explained, holds complexity where tradition and progress coexist, and faith and ambition are not opposing forces.
Global Impact of Pakistani Storytelling:
For Green Entertainment, participation in the forum reaffirmed its commitment to telling stories that are honest, inclusive and empowering. Tehreem Chaudhary emphasized that television is not just entertainment; it is culture, and culture, when shared thoughtfully, can inspire change everywhere.
In that historic room at Westminster, Green Entertainment did more than participate, it proved that authentic stories and women-centered narratives are voices the world is ready to hear. Green Entertainment’s presence marked not only a milestone for the channel but also for Pakistan’s creative vision on the international stage.
Our Commonly Asked Questions?
The network was represented by Fasih Ur Rehman, Chief Executive of Green Entertainment, and Tehreem Chaudhary, Executive Director of the network.
She emphasized that media does more than reflect society — it influences cultural perceptions, opportunities, and how different communities are represented globally.
The network produces dramas that portray women as leaders, professionals, and decision-makers dealing with real societal challenges and achievements.
It strengthens Pakistan’s global cultural presence, encourages diverse storytelling, and opens opportunities for collaboration in international media platforms.
