Karachi: The Citizens Foundation (TCF) recently hosted the Grand Finale of its annual inter-school singing competition, Obhartay Sitaray 2026, at a local hotel in Karachi. The event brought together young performers to celebrate music while raising funds for the education of underprivileged children.

According to The Citizens Foundation, this year's competition involved more than 85,000 students from 161 school campuses who participated in the fundraising effort, reaching over 100,000 households. Meanwhile, 464 students representing 170 teams competed in the school-level singing rounds. The final performances were judged by musicians Tina Sani and Salman Alvi.

Salman Alvi, a jury member, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating that it provides young talent with a platform to showcase their abilities and build confidence. Tina Sani emphasized the importance of such initiatives for children, expressing gratitude to those who support and encourage young talents.

The initiative was launched in 2012 by Supporters of The Citizens Foundation, a group of women volunteers aiming to unite children through music and raise funds for education. Over the years, it has become an annual event engaging students, parents, teachers, and supporters in a shared cause.

Mrs. Nighat Daudi, a member of STCF, highlighted the platform's unique role in bringing together all schools to showcase their students' hidden talents.

The competition's winning teams across four categories were announced, with St. Joseph's Convent School and Beaconhouse campuses securing top positions. TCF, established in 1995, remains committed to providing quality education to underprivileged communities across Pakistan, reaching 343,000 students through 2,342 school units nationwide.