ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP): The 26th death anniversary of renowned poetess, Parveen Shakir was observed on Saturday and tributes were being paid to her works of poetry by all electronic and Radio channels. She was born on November 24, 1952 in Karachi. Parveen Shakir’s poetry works include Khushbu, Sad-barg, Khud Kalami, Inkaar, Maah-e-Tamaam and Kaf-e-Aaina.… Continue reading Death anniversary of Parveen Shakir being observed today
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PNCA arranges cultural activities to celebrate Quaid Day
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) arranged cultural activities titled “Millat Ka Pasban” on Friday to pay homage to Quaid-e-Azam on occasion of his 144th Birthday with traditional zeal and zest. The celebrations were being aimed at educating the youth about the Quaid’s vision and Pakistan’s ideology. Special events were… Continue reading PNCA arranges cultural activities to celebrate Quaid Day
‘Qateel Shifai’ remembred on his 101st birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Renowned Urdu poet and lyricist ‘Qateel Shifai’ was remembred on his 101st birth anniversary on Dec 24 (today) to paid glowing tributes for his literary services. Born on December 24, 1919, his real name was Muhammad Aurangzeb and he adopted Qateel Shifai as his pen name in 1938 under which he… Continue reading ‘Qateel Shifai’ remembred on his 101st birth anniversary
PNCA launches musical series ‘Seen Studio’
ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday launched a musical series titled “Seen Studio” to conduct recording sessions of different musical genres. The series aimed to conduct recording sessions of all kinds of musical genres like pop, classical, folk, fusion with limited audience. The musical sequel was meant to provide… Continue reading PNCA launches musical series ‘Seen Studio’
NBF arranged seminar titled “Formation of Pakistan, promoting national harmony”
ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) on Monday arranged a seminar titled “Formation of Pakistan and promotion of national harmony” to highlight the ways possible for promoting the national harmony and integrity. Addressing to participants Managing Director, NBF Qaiser Alam said that we have come together for a national and scholarly seminar that… Continue reading NBF arranged seminar titled “Formation of Pakistan, promoting national harmony”
Veteran film actress Firdous Begum laid to rest
LAHORE, Dec 16 (APP): Veteran Pakistani film actress Firdous Begum laid to rest at Gulberg graveyard after Isha prayer on Wednesday. Earlier her funeral prayer was held near Firdous market which was attended by actors of Pakistani film industry, her relatives and a large number of people from different walks of life. She died in… Continue reading Veteran film actress Firdous Begum laid to rest
Italy establishing cultural center in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): The Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Andreas Ferrarese said Tuesday that Italy wanted to establish a culture center in Islamabad to further boost bilateral relations between the two countries and let the people of Pakistan have better understanding of Italian culture. The culture center would be established in the embassy of the… Continue reading Italy establishing cultural center in Islamabad
Audition for “Talent Hunt” Programme at PNCA in full swing
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Audition for “Talent Hunt” at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) to discover best singers and musicians continue to attract the aspirants of music. On daily basis hundred of aspirants were giving audition at PNCA under the supervision of different maestros. Talent Hunt programme is attracting large number of young… Continue reading Audition for “Talent Hunt” Programme at PNCA in full swing
Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam, Aiman Khan featured on Forbes’ list of Asia’s 100 Digital Stars
NEW YORK, Dec 08 (APP): Three Pakistani stars — Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam, Aiman Khan — have made it to the inaugural Forbes’ list of Asia’s 100 Digital Stars. “The inaugural Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars list couldn’t have come at a more relevant time. Artists rely on social media platforms to connect and communicate… Continue reading Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam, Aiman Khan featured on Forbes’ list of Asia’s 100 Digital Stars
Govt to organize ‘Janobi Punjab Lok Virsa Mela’ to promote handicrafts, culture of south Punjab
MULTAN, Dec 08 (APP): Punjab Small Industries Corporation in collaboration with divisional administration will organize two days “Janobi Punjab Lok Virsa Mela” at ancient Fort Kuhna Qasim during last week of February 2021. Multan is hub of handicraft of south Punjab. This was stated by Punjab Small Industries Corporation Director Yawar Mehdi during a consultative… Continue reading Govt to organize ‘Janobi Punjab Lok Virsa Mela’ to promote handicrafts, culture of south Punjab
PNCA to set-up National Film Archives
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP):National film Archive of Pakistan, National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has planned to contribute film prints for the promotion and development of films in Pakistan. According to an official of PNCA, the council has taken various measures for promotion and education of film. He said PNCA has started making arrangements for… Continue reading PNCA to set-up National Film Archives
Baloch literature transferred from generations to generations in Oral form: Shah M.Marri
KARACHI, Dec 04 (APP): Prominent Baloch writer, intellectual and historian, Dr Shah Muhammad Marri on Friday said that about half of the literature which had been created in Balochi language, was only transferred from generations to generations in Oral form. He shared these views in a session on “100 years of Balochi Language and Literature”… Continue reading Baloch literature transferred from generations to generations in Oral form: Shah M.Marri
Art exhibition titled “Violence agianst Women” on Dec 6
ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP): Nomad art Gallery will hold an art exhibition themed “Violence against women, Empowerment and the way forward” on December 6. In collaboration with Shanaakht Trust, they will be featuring different events including Art exhibition, music, readings, mural paintings, mime, live art, crafts display and various performances. Multi dimensional event was being… Continue reading Art exhibition titled “Violence agianst Women” on Dec 6
Lok Virsa to hold Sufi Sangat on Muhammad Baksh on Dec 4
ISLAMABAD, Dec 03 (APP): National Institute of Cultural and Hertaige (Lok Virsa) will organize Sufi Sangat on the poetic vision of “Mian Mohammad Bakhsh on December 4. Sufi Sangat titled “Saif ul Maluk” will shed light on the Verses (Kafi) from his major and well known work Saif-ul-Malook, which is popular in all parts of… Continue reading Lok Virsa to hold Sufi Sangat on Muhammad Baksh on Dec 4
20th death anniversary of Aziz Mian to be observed on Dec-6
RAWALPINDI, Dec 02 (APP): The 20th death anniversary of legendary famous Qawwal ‘Aziz Mian’ would be observed on Decmener 6. Punjab Council of Arts (PUCAR), Rawalpindi has planned a ceremony on Dec-6 in which Imarn Aziz Mian Qawal and others would participate to pay tribute to the master of qawwali Aziz Mian and to provide… Continue reading 20th death anniversary of Aziz Mian to be observed on Dec-6
PNCA to start edition of Singing, Music for programme”Talent Hunt” from Dec 7
ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP): The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has planned to start programme titled “Talent Hunt” to discover best singers and musicians from December 7 to 30. Under the said programme Online music and singing edition would be taken throughout December to discover best singer through competition. The girls and boys… Continue reading PNCA to start edition of Singing, Music for programme”Talent Hunt” from Dec 7
Cine goers won’t forget Iqbal Kashmir for his tremendous films: Director Altaf Hussain
MULTAN, Nov 24 (APP): Legendary film Director, Iqbal Kashmiri, was a fantastic person who made memorable movies both in Urdu and Punjab, said Living Legend director, Altaf Hussain. Talking to APP on Tuesday, Known film director Altaf Hussain informed that Iqbal Kashmir was a big name of film Industry and had been long association with… Continue reading Cine goers won’t forget Iqbal Kashmir for his tremendous films: Director Altaf Hussain
Chocolate hero of Pakistani cinema Waheed Murad remembered
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Renowned Film actor and filmmaker ‘Waheed Murad’ was remembred on his 37th death anniversary on November 23 to pay glowing tribute to his services for cinema screen. Murad, who is famously known as the ‘Chocolate Hero’ of Pakistan, passed away on November 23, 1983, at 45 years of age. He was… Continue reading Chocolate hero of Pakistani cinema Waheed Murad remembered
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PNCA to hold Photography Competition on Nov 22
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): National Council of Arts (PNCA) will hold First Photography Competition titled “Islamic Unity” on November 22. In collaboration with Embassy of Iran- Pakistan, the subject of photography will be Solidarity, Harmony and Unity among Islamic world. According to an official, the date for submission of amateur and professional photographers was from … Continue reading PNCA to hold Photography Competition on Nov 22
