KARACHI - Thar Festival would be organised for the youngsters of the Tharparker district from January 17 to 19.An announcement here on Wednesday said that the event was being held on the directive of Sindh Youth Affairs Minister Faisal Ali Subzwari.The event is aimed at honing the talents and skills of the youngsters and providing them a platform to exhibit their abilities. Competitions in various categories including debate, singing, paintings, calligraphy, photography, arts and crafts would be organized.The first three winners would be given cash prizes of Rs25,000, Rs15,000 and Rs10,000 respectively.