Historical Saidpur village attracts visitors

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):The historical Saidpur model village is attracting a large number of visitors featuring footprints of various civilizations including Ashoka, Mughal, Buddhist, Greek and Gandhara. Saidpur Village is an ancient village with a history of more than 2000 years and is famous for its handmade pottery, said an official of Directorate of Archaeology… Continue reading Historical Saidpur village attracts visitors

Oil Painting exhibition starting from Thursday

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): A three-day Oil Painting exhibition will be starting from January 13 (Thursday) at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Visual Arts Division aiming to showcase the hidden talent of a skilled artist. Talking to APP an official of PNCA Masroor Shah said, the exhibition would continue till Jan 16… Continue reading Oil Painting exhibition starting from Thursday

PNCA organizes 21 different cultural activities last year

ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Visual Art Department (VAD) organized 21 different cultural events including exhibitions and artwork shows during last year. To achieve its target, the Arts Council focuses on four key strategic areas including nurturing and developing the arts, stimulating broader and sophisticated demand by audience, developing… Continue reading PNCA organizes 21 different cultural activities last year

Shafqat Mahmood inaugurates solo exhibition “Beauty Alt Atrocity”

Shafqat Mahmood inaugurates solo exhibition "Beauty Alt Atrocity”

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training and National History and Literary Heritage Division Shafqat Mahmood on Monday inaugurated solo exhibition titled “Beauty Alt Atrocity” by Ayisha Arshad Shahnawaz. Speaking on the occasion, minister said Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), is delighted to present another exciting exhibition “Beauty Alt Atrocity”… Continue reading Shafqat Mahmood inaugurates solo exhibition “Beauty Alt Atrocity”

Renowned TV actor Sohail Asghar passes away

ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Renowned TV actor Sohail Asghar has passed away in Lahore on Saturday morning after a long illness. He was ill for a year and a half and was hospitalized during last week. The members of cultural departments including Pakistan National Council of the Arts and National Institute Folk and Traditional Heritage… Continue reading Renowned TV actor Sohail Asghar passes away

Lok Virsa to observe Oct 27 as Black Day in solidarity with Kashmiris

ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage Lok Virsa would observe October 27 as Black Day to show solidarity with the Kashmir brethren. Like every year, on the directives of Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan and government, October 27 is being observed as Black Day against the illegal Indian… Continue reading Lok Virsa to observe Oct 27 as Black Day in solidarity with Kashmiris

World Tourism Day to be marked tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP):World Tourism Day will be marked on September 27 (Monday) across the globe including Pakistan with the aim to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values. World Tourism Day recognizes the importance of tourists and the tourism industry across the… Continue reading World Tourism Day to be marked tomorrow

Shafqat Mehmood visits painting exhibition ‘The New Odyssey’

ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Federal Minister of Education, Professional training, National History and Culture Division Shafqat Mehmood Friday visited National Art Gallery to see painting exhibition titled as ‘The New Odyssey’ appreciated young artists and also praised the efforts made by Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA). PNCA is dedicated for promoting Pakistani Art on local… Continue reading Shafqat Mehmood visits painting exhibition ‘The New Odyssey’

Pakistani short film on vaccine hesitancy wins award in Turkey

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP): The Unmasking, a 15 minutes long, Pakistani short film on Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy has won best foreign short film award in Istanbul, Turkey. The film has been written and directed by Khalid Hasan Khan; an award winning filmmaker, who had won best film award for his debut feature film, ‘HOTEL’ from the… Continue reading Pakistani short film on vaccine hesitancy wins award in Turkey

PNCA to organize special programs on Pakistan Defence Day

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) would organize special online programs to pay tribute to National heroes on Pakistan Defense Day to be observed on September 6. According to PNCA, National songs programs would be presented, featuring renowned singers Mahmooda Qamar, Owais Niazi and Hameel Rajput. A short stage play… Continue reading PNCA to organize special programs on Pakistan Defence Day

Lok Virsa uploads musical night’s videos

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage –Lok Virsa has uploaded the musical night’s videos of ‘ten-day Lok Mela 2020’ on its official websites for its audience. Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali told APP that the previous old videos were not in a proper form so they have uploaded it again… Continue reading Lok Virsa uploads musical night’s videos

PNCA to organize special online cultural programs to mark Independence Day

ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) would organize special online cultural programs on August 14 titled ‘Meri Pehchan Pakistan’. The cultural programs were being aimed to pay a tribute to national heroes and forefathers for their great struggle for the Independence of Pakistan. PNCA in a statement said that”This day reminds… Continue reading PNCA to organize special online cultural programs to mark Independence Day

Exhibition ‘Perpetual Beings’ attracting people

ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP):An exhibition in honor of the legendary artists of Pakistan titled “Perpetual Beings” attracted a large number of people. The exhibition displaying at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in connection with celebrating the 74th Independence Day of Pakistan. According to the announcement, PNCA’s National Art Gallery displaying a collection of… Continue reading Exhibition ‘Perpetual Beings’ attracting people

PNCA starts work on cultural programmes

ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has formally started work on cultural programmes in its regional office Quetta. An official of PNCA Asmara told APP on Thursday that initially PNCA announced to organize photography classes to capture the majesty and raw beauty of Balochistan province. She said that registration process was… Continue reading PNCA starts work on cultural programmes

FO holds book launching event under FM’s public diplomacy initiative

ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with Coke Studio on Thursday held a Book Launch of a coffee-table book entitled “Beyond the Wave’ – Transcending Boundaries.” The launch event, held in the Foreign Office, was in line with Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s Public Diplomacy Initiative. The event was… Continue reading FO holds book launching event under FM’s public diplomacy initiative

Theatre Wallay to organize a “Sunset Ragas” on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, Jul 08 (APP): Theater Wallay would organize an inaugural event titled the “Sunset Ragas” at ‘The Farm’s New Location’ on July 10 (Saturday) on 7:00 p.m. Renowned artist Sitar player Wajih Nizami and Tabla player Irfan Khan would perform at inaugural event. In a statement, Theatre Wallay said The Farm was relocated to new… Continue reading Theatre Wallay to organize a “Sunset Ragas” on Saturday

Political figures, fans saddened over demise of Peshawar-born Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kuma

PESHAWAR, Jul 07 (APP): Yousaf Khan famous as Dilip Kumar, the most iconic actor of Bollywood who died on Wednesday, saddened thousands of his fans across Pakistan including Peshawar, his birthplace, where people from all walks of life paid rich tributes to him. The death of Dilip Kumar, who was born at Mohallah Khudadad near… Continue reading Political figures, fans saddened over demise of Peshawar-born Dilip Kumar

Sindhi Sofi singer ‘Allan Faqeer’ remembered

ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP): The 21st death anniversary of Sindhi Sofi singer and recipient of President’s Pride of Performance, Allan Faqeer was observed on July 4 (Sunday), where folk music fans have paid glowing tributes for his services and shares posts on social media sites. Allan Fakir was born in 1932 in the ancient village… Continue reading Sindhi Sofi singer ‘Allan Faqeer’ remembered

Iconic trendsetter in folk Singing ‘Alam Lohar’ remembered

ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP): The 42nd death anniversary of the legendary Sufi and folk singer Alam Lohar was observed by his fans, friends and family across Pakistan on Saturday (today) who paid rich tributes for his unforgettable services for entertainment industry. Alam was born in the village of Aaj Koch in Gujarat back in 1928… Continue reading Iconic trendsetter in folk Singing ‘Alam Lohar’ remembered

PNCA film production online classes starts from Aug 2

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) second semester course on film production online classes would be started from August 2. Director General PNCA Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP that the registration process was completed for the second semester. She said that national and international faculty would train and educate students… Continue reading PNCA film production online classes starts from Aug 2

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