Category: Culture & Heritage

ISLAMABAD, July 30 (APP): A computerized Lok Virsa Library Catalogue will be launched on August 12 to provide online help and assistance to scholars, students, common citizens on folklore and cultural heritage. “Current Heritage Library’ offer unparalleled opportunities for self-directed learning and exploration by people of diverse ages, interests, backgrounds, and abilities,” an official of… Continue reading Computerized Library to be launched on Aug 12 at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): A 26-member cultural troupe departed for China to perform in cultural festival to be held from July 26 at Shenyang city. The cultural troupe was led by Director General Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Syed Jamal Shah. The troupe concluded on renowned artists including Nawaz Adil Hussain, Nawar Muhammad… Continue reading 26-member cultural troupe departs for China

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club would organize screening of classic film ‘Zarqa’ (1969) on July 29 at its media center. Film ‘Zarqa’ was directed by renowned film producer Riaz Shahid. Other cast of film includes Neelo, Ejaz Durrani and Allauddin. Film was the first ever Golden Jubilee classic Pakistani film. Neelo… Continue reading Lok Virsa to screen film ‘Zarqa’ on July 29

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): A three-day workshop on “Drama Writing” started here at Conference Hall of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Tuesday. Chairman PAL Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim Bughio in his opening remarks said that the training workshops would definitely be a source of encouragement and guidance for new emerging writers. He said that… Continue reading Three-day workshop on ‘Drama writing’ starts at PAL

ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok) Virsa has announced an exciting schedule of events for month of August, 2017. According to schedule issued by Lok Virsa, a launching ceremony of computerized Library Catalogue, folk band concert and 70th Independence Day celebrations would be held at Lok Virsa. Executive Director Lok Virsa… Continue reading Lok Virsa announces schedule of events for August

ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP): A three-day workshop on “Drama Writing” would start here at Conference Hall of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) from Tuesday. Ali Akbar Abbas would conduct this workshop, at the end of the workshops the participants would be awarded with certificate. Chairman PAL Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim Bughio said that the training… Continue reading Workshop on ‘Drama’ writing to start from tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has organized more than 500 national level cultural programs and shows during last four years spending an amount of Rs 500 millions. An official of the Council told APP that PNCA aimed to build a robust arts ecosystem by creating an environment conducive to the… Continue reading PNCA organizes more than 500 cultural shows in last four years

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage (NH&LH), Irfan Siddiqui Friday said the upcoming International Calligraphy Exhibition in capital will serve as catalyst to promote magnificent Islamic legacy and foster unity and solidarity in the Muslim world. This four-day International Calligraphy Exhibition will be arranged by NH&LH Division… Continue reading Int’l Calligraphy Exhibition to promote unity, solidarity in Muslim world: Irfan Siddiqui

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): A delegation of women from Afghanistan visited National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa. During visit, Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed warmly received the delegation. The delegate arrived here to understand and discuss “Lok Virsa’s role in inclusive Peace Building”. Dr. Fouzia Saeed briefed the delegation about… Continue reading Afghan women delegation visits Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Film Club on Thursday organized screening of American mystery drama film “Citizen Kane” here at Lecture Hall, PNCA. Citizen Kane is a 1941 American mystery drama film by Orson Welles, its producer, co-screenwriter, director and star. The film revolves around a reporter assigned to… Continue reading PNCA film club organizes screening of American film “Citizen Kane”

ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) would organize a three-day training workshop on “Drama” (TV, Stage, Radio) writing on July 25 to 27 at its Conference Hall. Ali Akbar Abbas would conduct this workshop, at the end of the workshops the participants would be awarded with certificate. Chairman PAL Prof. Dr. Muhammad… Continue reading PAL to organize three-day workshop on ‘Drama’ writing

ISLAMABAD, July 19 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) has developed a three-year strategy to promote traditional cultural heritage of country. Executive Director Lok Virsa, Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP that Lok Virsa was focusing to engage ethnic communities and develop a cultural identity among youth. However, she said “Balochistan and… Continue reading Lok Virsa develops three-year strategy to promote traditional cultural heritage