PNCA announces result of week-29 talent hunt music edition

ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday announced the result of week-29 of ‘talent hunt music edition’. The first Jury award won by Asif Haidri, second Jury award by Imran Ali and third award titled people’s choice won by Ujala. The Arts council announced the result on its official… Continue reading PNCA announces result of week-29 talent hunt music edition

PNCA announces result of week-28 talent hunt music edition

ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday announced the result of week-28 of ‘talent hunt music edition’. The first Jury award secured by Singer Sohail Ahmed Pirzado, second by Ghayas Haider and third award titled people’s choice won by Ali. The Arts council announced the result on it’s official… Continue reading PNCA announces result of week-28 talent hunt music edition

World Music Day festival in full swing at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):A three-day World Music Day 2021 festival was in full swing here Saturday at rooftop theater of National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa. On second day of the festival today, Eecutive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali Kushvaha and his band also performed at the event. A dialogue on music… Continue reading World Music Day festival in full swing at Lok Virsa

Govt to launch film policy soon: Fawad Chaudhry

For first time PTV to broadcast live Friday Sermon from President House: Fawad

KARACHI, Jun 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday announced that the federal government would soon launch a film policy for the revival of film industry with the provision of due incentives. Electricity billing category of cinemas would be converted from commercial to industrial, besides waiving off taxes to… Continue reading Govt to launch film policy soon: Fawad Chaudhry

Lok Virsa starts work on restoration of a carved wooden door

ISLAMABAD, Jun 09 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) has started work on the restoration of a carved wooden door. On the special directives of Executive Director of Lok Virsa, Talha Ali Kushvaha, a carved wooden door has been shifted from the store and sent for restoration, said a statement issued here.… Continue reading Lok Virsa starts work on restoration of a carved wooden door

Legendary theater, TV actor ‘Jamil Fakhri’ remembered

ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP):Iconic versatile theater, TV, film and stage actor ‘Jamil Fakhri’ was remembered on his 10th death anniversary on Wednesday to pay him a rich tribute for his lifetime acting services for entertainment industry. Jamil Fakhri was born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1946. After finishing his basic education, he started working for National… Continue reading Legendary theater, TV actor ‘Jamil Fakhri’ remembered

Lok Virsa normalize timings of both Museums

ISLAMABAD, Jun 08 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional heritage Lok Virsa on Tuesday decided to normalize the timings of both it’s museums namely Heritage Museum and Pakistan Monument Museum. In an announcement issued here, Lok Virsa said that the decision has been taken in view of reduction in Covid19 cases in Islamabad. New… Continue reading Lok Virsa normalize timings of both Museums

PNCA starts registration in music, arts classes

ISLAMABAD, Jun 03 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has started registration in music and arts classes to be arranged under the supervision of professional musicians and artists. According to PNCA, different classes will be held including singing, tabla, painting, calligraphy, photography, guitar, violin, rubab, keyboard, piano, flute, sitar, acting, and dance. The… Continue reading PNCA starts registration in music, arts classes

DOAM KP to preserve heritage of Kalash Valley

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Department of Archeology and Museum (DOAM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was all set to preserve the heritage of Kalash valley. According to DOAM KPK, 20 Kanal land was purchased to preserve the unique architecture and protect the ancient culture of the valley. An official Muhammad Raza DOAM said Kalash Valley has number of… Continue reading DOAM KP to preserve heritage of Kalash Valley

PNCA announces result of talent hunt contest week-24

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday announced the result of week-24 talent hunt music edition. The first Jury award was bagged by Aqdas Hashmi, second by Anil Mattu and third by Hashaash Yousaf. PNCA Director General Dr Fouzia Saeed has announced the results in online video on PNCA… Continue reading PNCA announces result of talent hunt contest week-24

PNCA to pays tribute to “Uncle Sargam” on May 20

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) would organize a condolence reference to pay a tribute to Farooq Qaiser known as “Uncle Sargam” on May 20. Director General PNCA Dr Fouzia Saeed, Film Expert and Incharge PNCA Film Section Ijaz Gul, Salima Hashmi, Arshad Mahmood, other personalities and members of his family… Continue reading PNCA to pays tribute to “Uncle Sargam” on May 20

Legendary puppetry artist Farooq qaisar passes away

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP):A legendary puppetry artist Farooq Qaiser passed away on Friday he was hospitalized for last many days. He was born October 31, 1945 in Lahore. He was a Pakistani artist, newspaper columnist, TV show director, puppeteer, script writer and voice over actor. He also wrote some comic books. He was well known… Continue reading Legendary puppetry artist Farooq qaisar passes away

Virus fear hampers annual business of seasonal mehndi artists on Eid

ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP):As annual day of Eid-ul-fitr is just around the corner, ‘seasonal mehndi artists’ across the country including federal capital were witnessing subdued rush as virus hampers their annual business. Mostly young girls are attracting towards temporary henna tattoo to celebrate their upcoming festival. Many professional mehndi artists who were used to thronged… Continue reading Virus fear hampers annual business of seasonal mehndi artists on Eid

Peshawar Chappal outlets attract Eid shoppers in droves before lockdown

PESHAWAR, May 07 (APP): Peshawar Chappal, the centuries-old homemade footwear tradition of Pakhtoon society, has attracted Eid shoppers in droves from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including suburb areas here on Friday despite of coronavirus pandemic. As nearly a week left in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, Eid shoppers including women and children thronged to Peshawari Chappal and others readymade… Continue reading Peshawar Chappal outlets attract Eid shoppers in droves before lockdown

Lok Virsa engages master artisans in truck art training

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Arts (Lok Virsa) has been imparting training of truck art through its various short courses in collaboration with the master artisans of this skill. Talking to APP Lok Virsa official Muhammad Iqbal said that traditional truck art technique was dying which needed concrete steps to preserve this… Continue reading Lok Virsa engages master artisans in truck art training

Baisakhi festival observed at Punja Sahib amid COVID-19 SOPs

Attock, Apr 14 (APP): About 818 Sikh pilgrims from India arrived here in the early hours of Wednesday to observe the religious festival of Baisakhi at the Gurdwara Panja Sahib. The Baisakhi festival, which is celebrated to mark the beginning of a new harvest season, was observed with strict adherence to anti-COVID-19 standing operating procedures… Continue reading Baisakhi festival observed at Punja Sahib amid COVID-19 SOPs

Renowned Film Director S. Suleman passes away

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): Legendary Pakistani actor and Film Director Syed Suleman passed away on Wednesday at a Private hospital in Lahore. He was 86. According to Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), S. Suleman was born in Hyderabad Deccan, British India. He was married to Zarrin Panna. He dedicated five decades of his… Continue reading Renowned Film Director S. Suleman passes away

Popularity of Historical Alla Ditta caves getting momentum

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): The popularity of historical caves of Shah Allah Ditta commonly known as the‘Sadhu ka Bagh’ was getting momentum rapidly attracting a large number of people across the country. The 25,00-year old Buddhist caves are located next to the shrine of Hazrat Shah Allah Ditta, a Mughal-era-saint, in the Margalla Hills of… Continue reading Popularity of Historical Alla Ditta caves getting momentum

PNCA announce results of talent hunt contest

ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Tuesday announced the results of week-18 of PNCA talent hunt music edition. The first Jury award won by Suhail Ahmed Pirazdo, second Jury award by Moiz Abbas and third award won by Ali Hamza Kazmi. PNCA also announced special nominees including Sana Nemat,… Continue reading PNCA announce results of talent hunt contest

Qissa Khawani Bazaar – no storytellers but Qehwa keeps its glory intact

By Shakil Ahmed PESHAWAR, Apr 11 (APP): Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa situated on the eastern perimeter of Khyber Pass has significant historic, cultural and traditional importance due to its geographical position. The city was once used as a stopover by raiders and conquerors that entered the Indian-subcontinent. The Qissa Khawani Bazaar, a… Continue reading Qissa Khawani Bazaar – no storytellers but Qehwa keeps its glory intact

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