Parliamentary Secretary for renovation of 100 archaeological sites, digitization of library data

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP):Parliamentary Secretary for National History and Literary Heritage Ghazala Saifi has said that heritage division has identified 100 archaeological sites in the country for revamping and renovation to increase national and international tourism on these sites. Talking in an exclusive APP interview to this scribe here, Ghazal Saifi said that the renovation… Continue reading Parliamentary Secretary for renovation of 100 archaeological sites, digitization of library data

Art, Craft exhibition to be held on March 25, 26

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP):National Library Pakistan has arranged a two-day Arts and Crafts exhibition on March 25 to 26 to commemorate the celebrations of resolution day March 23. In collaboration with Real Pakistan and Step (non profit organizations), the exhibition titled “Sab Ka Pakistan” will feature Poetic Symposium and National Anthems. In two-day long National… Continue reading Art, Craft exhibition to be held on March 25, 26

Bharatnatyam dance performance at PNCA tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Saturday will arrange classical dance performance to pay tribute to the dance guru Mrs Mitha here at PNCA auditorium. The event has been organized to pay tribute to the talent of Mitha  who is exponent of Bharatnatyam genre of dance in Pakistan and one of only two… Continue reading Bharatnatyam dance performance at PNCA tomorrow

Family Mela 2020 to be held on Saturday at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP):Sahil has arranged one day “Family Mela 2020” here on Saturday at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa). The event will bring festivity and lights, shopping and glamour, sports and multiple cuisines, food ,comedy, poetry and cosmopolitan culture mixed together as well. it would be a family ambiance event… Continue reading Family Mela 2020 to be held on Saturday at Lok Virsa

Saira Peter, Sain Khawar to perform on Friday in Islamabad Club

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Pakistan’s first Sufi Opera singer Saira Peter and famous folk singer Sain Khawar would perform at Islamabad Club on Friday. The event was being organized by Hunerkada for the first time along with fusion of eastern and western music. Born in Karachi, Saira Peter has lived in London for the last 19… Continue reading Saira Peter, Sain Khawar to perform on Friday in Islamabad Club

Saira Peter, Sain Khawar to perform on Friday in Islamabad Club

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Pakistan’s first Sufi Opera singer Saira Peter and famous folk singer Sain Khawar would perform at Islamabad Club on Friday. The event was being organized by Hunerkada for the first time along with fusion of eastern and western music. Born in Karachi, Saira Peter has lived in London for the last 19… Continue reading Saira Peter, Sain Khawar to perform on Friday in Islamabad Club

Art work by Saudi women displayed at PNCA

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Tuesday held an exhibition here at the National Art Gallery in connection with the International Women’s Day featuring the works of Saudi women artists. The exhibition titled ‘Weaving Threads’ has been arranged in collaboration with Ministry of Culture and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to… Continue reading Art work by Saudi women displayed at PNCA

PNCA to screen award winning US movie tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) tomorrow will hold a red carpet event for the screening of award winning American film here at PNCA auditorium. The event will screen the Oscar nominated and Emmy Award winning film “RBG” while the chief guest of the ceremony will be Claire Ann Aguila, the… Continue reading PNCA to screen award winning US movie tomorrow

Women Int’l Film Festival opens

ISLAMABAD, Mar 09 (APP):The 4th edition of Women International Film Festival (WIFF) on Monday opened here featuring more than half of the films created by Pakistani female film makers that tell indigenous stories. The festival has been organized with the support of German Cooperation in Pakistan, Austrian Embassy, Foundation of Arts, Culture and Education (FACE)… Continue reading Women Int’l Film Festival opens

Women playing role in making Pakistan a vibrant society: German Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Mar 09 (APP):German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck Monday said Pakistani women, in every walk of life, play a significant role in making Pakistan a vibrant society. “Since I came here in September last year, I have met some incredible young Pakistani women. They are intellectuals, bee keepers, farmers, teachers and sewers who play… Continue reading Women playing role in making Pakistan a vibrant society: German Envoy

Farooq Qaisar gives puppetry tips at workshop in PNCA

ISLAMABAD, Mar 09 (APP):Famous puppeteer Farooq Qaisar Monday explained the basic techniques and tricks of the trade to young artists at a two day long puppet workshop that kicked off here at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). Arranged by PNCA, the event featured Farooq Qaisar who is a renowned name behind famous puppet… Continue reading Farooq Qaisar gives puppetry tips at workshop in PNCA

Art work of Saudi women to be displayed at PNCA

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Tuesday will be organizing an exhibition in connection with International women’s day featuring work of Saudi women artists here at National Art Gallery. The exhibition titled ‘Weaving Threads’ has been arranged in collaboration with Ministry of Culture and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to showcase the… Continue reading Art work of Saudi women to be displayed at PNCA

A day-long activities held at Lok Virsa to mark international women’s day

ISLAMABAD, Mar 08 (APP):In connection with International Women Day, Ministry of Human Rights Pakistan and National Institute of Folk and traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) on Sunday organized various activities to mark the occasion. The major event was held at Lok Virsa where women artisan  set up handicraft and local food stalls. The  seminar was also… Continue reading A day-long activities held at Lok Virsa to mark international women’s day

Lok Virsa to hold an event to mark International Women’s Day

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP):The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa), in collaboration with Ministry of Human Rights,has organized an event on March 8 to observe the International Women’s Day. In account of international Women Day under the theme of 2020 “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights” Lok Virsa will encompass long-… Continue reading Lok Virsa to hold an event to mark International Women’s Day

PNCA to host an evening of European classical dance, music

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will be hosting an evening of classical music and contemporary dance performances from 18th century Europe here on Thursday. Organized by the Goethe Institute Pakistan, the performance tilted ‘Franz Schubert’s Winterriese’, has been organized to pay tribute to Franz Peter Schubert who was an Austrian composer… Continue reading PNCA to host an evening of European classical dance, music

Two-day long Spring Food,Family Festival at Lok Virsa tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP):Sakafat Handi crafts will hold two-day long Spring food & Family Gala on March 7th and 8th at The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa). The event is being aim to welcome the spring season and to celebrate the color of spring with food, fun and entertainment. The two… Continue reading Two-day long Spring Food,Family Festival at Lok Virsa tomorrow

Classes for performing arts going in full momentum at PNCA

ISLAMABAD, Mar 5 (APP):Art classes including painting, singing and acting and music instruments started last month at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) were luring young aspirants in for creative learning. The classes of vocals, musical instruments, dance, drawing, acting and calligraphy that commenced here at PNCA under the supervision of different maestros of… Continue reading Classes for performing arts going in full momentum at PNCA

Balochistan govt taking measures to protect heritage sites

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP):The Balochistan government has taking measures to protect the centuries old heritage and civilizations sites of the province. The government had allocated Rs 200 million for the protection and renovation of Mehrgarh, Mir Chakra’s Fort, Shahi Tump-Makran Civilization, Kech valley and other archaic heritage sites, the official source told APP here on… Continue reading Balochistan govt taking measures to protect heritage sites

Photo exhibition for photojournalists held

ISLAMABAD, Mar 03 (APP):An annual photo exhibition and prize distribution ceremony Tuesday held here at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) to pay tribute to the hardships faced by the photojournalists in their line of duty. The event was arranged by Rawalpindi Islamabad Photo Journalist Association (RIPA) in collaboration with PNCA and the Peace… Continue reading Photo exhibition for photojournalists held

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