Pak-Russia IGC deals to help significant reduction in oil, gas prices: Ayaz Sadiq

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, said here on Wednesday that the finalization and implementation of deals under Pakistan-Russia Inter-Government Commission (IGC) would result in a significant reduction in the prices of oil and gas in the country. The minister was talking to Ambassador of Russia to Pakistan, Danila… Continue reading Pak-Russia IGC deals to help significant reduction in oil, gas prices: Ayaz Sadiq

Women artisans display colorful stalls at F-9 Park

ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP): As many as 200 women entrepreneurs display a huge variety of handmade products here at F-9 Park in a mega cultural event “Bahaar Rung – Islamabad Women Gala” that concluded late Sunday. The event was organized by Lets’ Grow Together – a community of entrepreneurs to promote home based women workers… Continue reading Women artisans display colorful stalls at F-9 Park

PSX stays bullish, gains 200 points

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Wednesday, gaining 200.56 points, a positive change of 0.48 percent, closing at 41,723.32 points against 41,522.76 points the previous day. A total of 297,773,210 shares were traded during the day as compared to 296,595,844 shares the previous day,… Continue reading PSX stays bullish, gains 200 points

PNCA stages drama on Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) staged a drama and Kashmir song here late Sunday highlighting the issue of Kashmir through the performing arts as part of the Kashmir Solidarity Day. Musical performances and stage Play “Jahan Chand Utarta Hay” included Drama artists Afzal Latifi, Aslam Mughal, Saeed Anwar and… Continue reading PNCA stages drama on Kashmir

Sara Khan’s symbolic art work goes on display

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):As many as 45 (larger-than-life scale) paintings were put on display on Friday at the National College of Arts (NCA) Rawalpindi. The art pieces are displayed as an installation while the display is part of a week-long degree show at NCA. “My major concern is medium, which is paint, through application, strokes… Continue reading Sara Khan’s symbolic art work goes on display

Amir Muqam reviews progress on heritage, culture projects

ISLAMABAD: January 05 – Adviser to Prime Minister for Political, Public Affairs, National heritage and Culture Engr. Amir Muqam chairs meeting to review various projects of National Heritage & Culture Division. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister for Political, Public Affairs, National Heritage and Culture Engr Amir Muqam on Thursday presided over a meeting to review progress on various projects of National Heritage and Culture Division. Secretary National Heritage and Culture Division Fareena Mazhar, Senior Joint Secretary Muhammad Bilal and other officials concerned were also… Continue reading Amir Muqam reviews progress on heritage, culture projects

PNCA art exhibition ‘Collective Ground’ starts

ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts organized an art exhibition “Collective Ground” at the National Art Gallery on Wednesday to showcase sculptures of 29 prominent and imminent sculptors of Pakistan. According to an official of PNCA, the objective of the exhibition is to highlight work of Pakistani sculptors at national level and… Continue reading PNCA art exhibition ‘Collective Ground’ starts

British Council organizes Pakistan Stories Film Screening

ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): The British Council organized a film screening event for “Pakistan Stories” here to support a new generation of female Pakistani documentary filmmakers to enable them to create engaging films that reflect on their society, and Pakistan’s 75 years of independence.  The event was organized in collaboration with Patakha Pictures in Pakistan… Continue reading British Council organizes Pakistan Stories Film Screening

PNCA announces Summer Art classes for kids

ISLAMABAD, Jun 4 (APP): Pakistan National Council of The Arts (PNCA) has announced Summer Art classes in various genres for kids to develop their artistic skills during this summer season. According to an official of PNCA, the summer courses are being offered in music and art including guitar, violin, key board, art classes including drawing,… Continue reading PNCA announces Summer Art classes for kids

400 Buddhist antiquities discovered in Swabi

The recent excavation has been reckoned as the largest number of antiques and artifacts belonging to Buddhist civilization were recovered in a large quantity which was a big success in the archaeological history of the province, an official of the DOAM Khyber Pakhtunkhwa told APP while breaking the mega development in archeological studies made by… Continue reading 400 Buddhist antiquities discovered in Swabi

Pakistani artist paints vibrant Truck Art in Sri Lanka

By: Nayyab Batool ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (APP):Entrepreneur and artist Ali Salman Anchan showcased Pakistan’s indigenous ‘truck art culture’ in Sri Lanka through an amazing wall painting project. Salman is an entrepreneur and founder of a social enterprise ‘Phool Patti’ which is dedicated to promote Pakistani truck art culture around the globe. They have been working… Continue reading Pakistani artist paints vibrant Truck Art in Sri Lanka

Film star Haider Rahi all set to revive Sultan Rahi’s legacy in upcoming movies

Akhtar Munir Bhittani ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): The famous film star Haider Sultan Rahi is all set to revive the legacy of legendary superstar Sultan Rahi of Maula Jutt fame in his upcoming pictures as the movie star claims to follow his father’s acting style for the first time. Haider Rahi was excited to reveal… Continue reading Film star Haider Rahi all set to revive Sultan Rahi’s legacy in upcoming movies

Film star Haider Rahi all set to revive Sultan Rahi’s legacy in upcoming movies

Film star Haider Rahi all set to revive Sultan Rahi’s legacy in upcoming movies

Akhtar Munir Bhittani ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP): The famous film star Haider Sultan Rahi is all set to revive the legacy of legendary superstar Sultan Rahi of Maula Jutt fame in his upcoming pictures as the movie star claims to follow his father’s acting style for the first time. Haider Rahi was excited to reveal… Continue reading Film star Haider Rahi all set to revive Sultan Rahi’s legacy in upcoming movies

Tanzara Gallery organizes exhibition ‘Being & Becoming’

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Tanzara Art Gallery Thursday organized an exhibition titled ‘Being and Becoming’ by Zaam Arif, an American -Pakistani contemporary artist residing and working in Houston, Texas aiming to showcasing the hidden talent of forthcoming artist. Noshi Qadir, Tanzara Gallery official said the works in Zaams first solo exhibition titled “Being and Becoming”… Continue reading Tanzara Gallery organizes exhibition ‘Being & Becoming’

Shah Alla Ditta centuries old Buddhist caves attract visitors

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Shah Allah Ditta a centuries old Buddhist caves located at the foothills of the Margalla Hills in federal capital was attracting a large number of visitors. The Buddhist caves were believed to be hundred years old and were used as route to Gandharan City of Taxila. Karim Ahmed, a visitor said… Continue reading Shah Alla Ditta centuries old Buddhist caves attract visitors

NCA pays homage to Ustad Mian Shaukat Hussain

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): National College of Arts (NCA) on Tuesday paid homage to renowned Tabla player (late) Ustad Mian Shaukat Husssain Khan. In the spirit of commemoration and remembrance, National College of Arts pays homage to the national heroes including poets, writers and academicians. NCA national heroes of Pakistan including Poets, Writers, Artists, and… Continue reading NCA pays homage to Ustad Mian Shaukat Hussain

Lok Virsa to organize programs on Kashmir Solidarity Day

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa will organize special programs on February 5 marking Kashmir Solidarity Day at the Pakistan National Heritage Museum, Shakarparian. The Lok Virsa has started preparations to organize an exhibition of photographs on Kashmir, Kashmiri Artisans-at-work exhibition, screening of video documentaries on Kashmir and display… Continue reading Lok Virsa to organize programs on Kashmir Solidarity Day

PNCA starts registration in ‘Arts Lovers Club’

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has started registration in “Arts Lovers Club”. According to PNCA, the registered persons will get numerous opportunities to participate in musical, theatrical and artistic activities. PNCA invited art enthusiasts to attend music listening sessions, drama reading sessions, literature recitations, instrumental performances, talks by experts,… Continue reading PNCA starts registration in ‘Arts Lovers Club’

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