Lok Virsa to organize child folk artists music show on Aug 26

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) will organize child folk artists music show on August 26 at Lok Virsa. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP that the show aims to discover and encourage new talent in the field of folk music, adding that children had a… Continue reading Lok Virsa to organize child folk artists music show on Aug 26

NBF publishes new book ‘Ma Bad-e-Jadediat’

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) has published new book of Renowned Scholar Dr. Iqbal Afaqi “Ma Bad Jadediat” (Post Modernism). The book comprising on 160 pages would be available at bookshops of the Foundation at Rs.180. The readers club members would avail 55 per cent discount and pay only Rs. 81. Dr. Iqbal Afaqi is… Continue reading NBF publishes new book ‘Ma Bad-e-Jadediat’

Lok Virsa to hold reference for Faraz on Wednesday

Gilgit-Baltistan musicians enthrall audience at Lok Mela

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP): Lok Virsa will arrange a reference to pay tribute to the legendary poet Ahmed Faraz on August 10 (Wednesday) for his great contribution in the field of poetry. Leader of the Opposition in Senate, Senator Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan will be the chief guest on the occasion, Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr.… Continue reading Lok Virsa to hold reference for Faraz on Wednesday

Cultural institutions finalize Independence Day preparations

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP): Federal Capital’s leading art and cultural organizations have finalized preparations to celebrate Independence Day in a befitting manner. Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), Pakistan Academy of Letters, National Book Foundation and National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa will hold events of national level engaging youth in… Continue reading Cultural institutions finalize Independence Day preparations

Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club to screen ‘Jinnah’ on August 13

ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club will screen film ‘Jinnah’ on August 13 at Lok Virsa Media Center in order to pay tribute to Founder of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. ‘Jinnah’is a 1998 epic biographical film which follows the life of the founder… Continue reading Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club to screen ‘Jinnah’ on August 13

Lok Virsa Summer camp children visit Museum of Natural History

ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP): The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage has arranged a special trip to Pakistan Monument Museum and Pakistan Museum of Natural History for participating children of Lok Virsa Summer camp. Lok Virsa Executive Director Dr. Fouzia Saeed said that the objective of the trip was to create awarness among children… Continue reading Lok Virsa Summer camp children visit Museum of Natural History

Exhibition “Beautiful Pakistan” showcased at RAC

RAWALPINDI, Aug 5 (APP):- An exquisite exhibition title ‘Beautiful Pakistan’ showcasing the work of renowned landscape painter Misbah-ud-Deen Qazi has started here Friday under auspices of Rawalpindi Arts Council. MPAs Tehseen Fawad, Lubna Rehan Pirzada and Resident Director RAC Waqar Ahmed inaugurated the exhibition to mark the Independence Day. Misbah ud din Qazi captured the scenic… Continue reading Exhibition “Beautiful Pakistan” showcased at RAC

Allama Iqbal’s vision provides basis for separate homeland for Muslims in India

PNCA organizes cultural show to mark Iqbal day

By Naeem Khan Niazi/ Saeed Ahmed LAHORE, Aug 5 (APP): Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is a seer whose vision and struggle had provided a direction to the Muslims of India for creating a separate homeland in Indian Sub-Continent despite heavy odds in their walk to freedom. He embodied all qualities of a philosopher king, revolutionary… Continue reading Allama Iqbal’s vision provides basis for separate homeland for Muslims in India

Pakistan fashion and textile exhibition held in UK

Pakistan fashion and textile exhibition held in UK

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Pakistan Fashion and Textile Exhibition (PFTE) with fashion show was held at the Chelsea old town hall by SMH international events management, to promote Pakistan fashion and textile in the UK . The main focus of PFTE was a fashion show with a concept of introducing at par excellence the participation… Continue reading Pakistan fashion and textile exhibition held in UK

RAC arranges photographic exhibition

RAWALPINDI, Aug 4 (APP):- Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) in collaboration with Government Shuja Khanzada Degree College Hazro arranged a photographic exhibition based on Pakistan Movement at Hazro here on Thursday in connection with Independence Day Celebrations. District Coordination Officer (DCO) Attock Rana Akbar Hayyat, Principal Prof Majid Waheed and Resident Director RAC Waqar Ahmed inaugurated the… Continue reading RAC arranges photographic exhibition

Lok virsa, PBC for joint venture to promote culture, art

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage Lok Virsa and Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) on Thursday agreed to initiate joint culture programmes for promoting culture and art. Executive Director Dr. Fouzia Saeed visited PBC and discussed joint working plan with senior officials of the Corporation Controller PBC Dr. Hassan Farooqi and Director Programmes Khurshid… Continue reading Lok virsa, PBC for joint venture to promote culture, art

PNCA arranges farewell for ex-Secretary Information

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Thursday arranged farewell in honour of the recently retired Secretary Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Syed Imran Gardezi. Director General PNCA Sayed Shabbir Ahmed and employees of the Council attended the party. Former Secretary Information Imran Gardezi thanked the officials of the PNCA and said… Continue reading PNCA arranges farewell for ex-Secretary Information

Lok Virsa to establish folk dance group

Lok Virsa to establish folk dance group

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage Lok Virsa is planning to establish a folk dance group for regular performances. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP that the folk dance group would capitalize upon music classes, initially for tabla, flute and rubab. She said that internationally Lok Virsa would establish… Continue reading Lok Virsa to establish folk dance group

Eminent Urdu scholar Farman Fatehpuri remembered

Eminent Urdu scholar Farman Fatehpuri remembered

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP):Eminent Urdu linguist, researcher, writer, critic and scholar Farman Fatehpuri was remembered on the occasion of his death anniversary on Wednesday. He is widely regarded as the supreme authority on life and work of Ghalib. He wrote many scholarly articles, book reviews, and editorials. He received Sitara-e-Imtiaz Award for his literary accomplishments… Continue reading Eminent Urdu scholar Farman Fatehpuri remembered

PAL to organize ‘Azadi Mushaira’ on Aug 12

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) will organize ‘Azadi Mushaira’ on August 12 in connection with Independence Day celebrations. PAL Chairman Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim Bughio told APP on Wednesday that a lecture would also be arranged to highlight the sacrifices rendered by our elders for the independence of the country. He said that lecture would… Continue reading PAL to organize ‘Azadi Mushaira’ on Aug 12

“Kitab Nama” launched at RAC

RAWALPINDI, Aug 3 (APP): In connection with Independence Day Celebrations, Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) has arranged a launching ceremony of the book ‘Kitab Nama’ by renowned writer Arshad Mehmood Nashad. The ceremony was presided over by Muhammad Izhar ul Haq. Dr Maqsood Jafferi was chief guest while Ali Akbat Abbas and Ali Muhammad Farshi were… Continue reading “Kitab Nama” launched at RAC

Lok Virsa to pay tribute to Ahmed Faraz on August 10

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Lok Virsa will pay tributes to the legendary poet Ahmed Faraz on August 10 in the Media Centre. Senator Aitezaz Ahsan will be the chief guest on this occasion, said a press release here on Tuesday. Senator Shibli Faraz, Mujahid Barelvi and Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed will be… Continue reading Lok Virsa to pay tribute to Ahmed Faraz on August 10

Archaeologists rejects Indian research regarding Indus Valley Civilization

Archaeologists rejects Indian research regarding Indus Valley Civilization

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Archaeologists in Pakistan have rejected Indian archaeologists’ research stating that Indus Valley Civilization was 8,000 years old instead of 5,500 and originated from inland proper India proliferated and spread westward from India to the eastern border of Pakistan. The research was conducted by the researchers of Archeological Survey of India and Indian… Continue reading Archaeologists rejects Indian research regarding Indus Valley Civilization

Secretary NH&LH lauds efforts of NBF for organizing “Summer Book Club”

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Secretary National History and Literary Heritage Division Mohsin S.Haqqani on Tuesday visited main office of the National Book Foundation (NBF) and lauded the on-going book reading promotions schemes of the Foundation. Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary said that NBF was playing vital role in the promotion of book reading habits among the… Continue reading Secretary NH&LH lauds efforts of NBF for organizing “Summer Book Club”

RAC starts Independence Day celebrations with Flag Rally

RAWALPINDI, Aug 2 (APP):- Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) has started Independence Day celebrations while holding a Flag Rally ‘Salam Pakistan.’ The rally was started from RAC and ended at Murree Road which was attended by a large number of people including children, women, students, artists and intellectuals. Resident Director RAC Waqar Ahmed and Chairman Khubaib… Continue reading RAC starts Independence Day celebrations with Flag Rally

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