The first phase of the 7th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest organized by Indus Motor Company concluded at a grand event here. More than 300 schools from across Pakistan and participated in the contest, which was conducted from January to March, 2013. The 7th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest will be culminated in a series of three regional events with the first being held in Karachi, followed by similar events in Lahore and Islamabad which will take place next month. In all, ten thousand entries were received from all over the country, highlighting the enthusiasm of the children and their schools. Besides a large number of schools, special children from vocational schools also participated in the nationwide contest. The three thousand entries received from Karachi schools were displayed at the event, showcasing the immense talent and imagination of the participating children. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Parvez Ghias, CEO, Indus Motor Company, said that the TOYOTA Dream Car Art Contest is a first of its kind activity in Pakistan, and added, “The idea behind this initiative is to provide an opportunity to children to express their dreams and use their imagination through art by drawing a ‘Future Dream Car’. We also want to engage them in the creative process of designing a car. Who knows, we may already have ‘Future Car Designers’ in the making.”