HYDERABAD, Dec 04 (APP):Like other cities, Sindhi Culture Day was also celebrated in Hyderabad on other day. A couple of thousand people including men, women and children attired in traditional costumes– Ajrak and Sindhi cap flowing on the streets in dozens of rallies to mark the multi-dimensional Sindhi culture day in a befitting manner. The… Continue reading Sindhi Culture Day celebrated in Hyderabad
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Bahawalpur Arts Council’s committee meets
BAHAWALPUR, Dec 03 (APP):A meeting of the Committee of the Board of Management of Bahawalpur Arts Council was held here at the arts council premises. Renowned intellectual, writer, poet, and academic, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aslam Adeeb, presided over the meeting, which was also attended by the Additional Commissioner (Coordination), Jam Aftab Ahmad, Director, Bahawalpur Arts… Continue reading Bahawalpur Arts Council’s committee meets
Fariha all set for TV comeback with a brand-new current affairs show
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): Sports journalist and TV host Fariha Farrukh is set to make a return to mainstream television, where she will host a federal minister on her new show discussing current affairs and global issues with an infotainment touch, marking a significant new beginning in her career. Fariha Farrukh made her name when… Continue reading Fariha all set for TV comeback with a brand-new current affairs show
Veteran actress advocates for drama industry progress in meeting with minister Shah
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Actress Azra Aftab had a meeting with Caretaker federal minister Jamal Shah to talk about shared concerns, particularly focusing on the country’s drama industry. Praising her contributions, the minister said, “Azra Aftab, a versatile actress with a wide range of roles to her credit, is celebrated for her outstanding contributions to… Continue reading Veteran actress advocates for drama industry progress in meeting with minister Shah
Famous film actor Darpan remembered
ISLAMABAD, Nov 08 (APP):Renowned film actor Syed Ishrat Abbas popularly known as Darpan was remembered on the occasion of his death anniversary here on Thursday. Born in 1928 in the United Provinces of India he was considered as one of the original romantic heroes of the “Golden Age” of Pakistan’s film industry. His elder brother,… Continue reading Famous film actor Darpan remembered
Death anniversary of renowned filmmaker Shabab Keranvi observed
ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (APP):The death anniversary of renowned filmmaker, director and poet Shabab Keranvi was observed here on Sunday. Born in 1925 at Kerana, district Muzaffar Garh, Utter Pardesh, his real name was Nazeer Ahmad. At 15, he started writing poems and chose the pseudonym “Shabab”. He was a resident of Kairana and thus he… Continue reading Death anniversary of renowned filmmaker Shabab Keranvi observed
Bahawalpur Arts Council project near to completion
BAHAWALPUR, Nov 05 (APP):Director, Bahawalpur Arts Council, Sajjad Hussain has said that the project of a new state of art building for Bahawalpur Arts Council was near to completion. Talking to media persons who visited the under-construction building of Bahawalpur Arts Council here, he said that adequate funds were provided by the Punjab government for… Continue reading Bahawalpur Arts Council project near to completion
Lok Mela’s cultural legacies pull big crowds
By Sidra Bukhari ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP): Carrying the legacies of the folk culture of Pakistan for 43 years, the annual Lok Mela pulled huge crowds of people, including families, youth, and content creators, here late Friday Lok Virsa on its first day. The stall of Palestine was set up at the entrance of all… Continue reading Lok Mela’s cultural legacies pull big crowds
Sajal and Wahaj web series to be screened at two global film festivals
LAHORE, Oct 08 (APP):Pakistan’s world-renowned actress Sajal Ali and actor Wahaj Ali’s web series ‘The Pink Shirt’ will be screened at two international film festivals. Directed by Kashif Nisar, the web series revolves around a married couple, Sofia and Sameer, who decide to separate. In the meantime, Sofia meets a businessman, Omar, and considers it… Continue reading Sajal and Wahaj web series to be screened at two global film festivals
Jamal Shah directs enhancement of cultural diversity in upcoming folk festival
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP):Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah, on Thursday instructed Lok Virsa to enhance the cultural diversity activities in the ten-day folk festival scheduled for November 2023, including incorporating more enjoyable elements such as music, traditional cuisine, and the creations of skilled artisans. Chairing a meeting with Executive Director Lok… Continue reading Jamal Shah directs enhancement of cultural diversity in upcoming folk festival
Jamal Shah announces to launch dedicated heritage channel
Jamal Shah announces to launch dedicated heritage channel
Pakistan, Turkmenistan pledge to strengthen cultural ties, promote artistic collaboration
ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Ambassador of Turkmenistan, Atadjan Movlamov, and caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, discussed mutual interests, with a particular emphasis on cultural relations between their nations during a meeting. They jointly expressed their commitment to strengthening ties, especially in the realm of cultural heritage, and affirmed their determination to broaden connections… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkmenistan pledge to strengthen cultural ties, promote artistic collaboration
National Heritage & Culture Division devises plan to revive cultural, literary heritage
ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP):National Heritage & Culture Division (NH&CD) has devised a comprehensive plan to revive the national culture and literary heritage in the country. The revival plan was unveiled in a meeting held here at Division in chair of Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah, a Public Relations Officer said… Continue reading National Heritage & Culture Division devises plan to revive cultural, literary heritage
PAL organizes seminar on 76 Years of KP Literature
PESHAWAR, Sep 07 (APP):Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) organized a seminar on 76 Years Literature of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Aziz Ijaz and Kalsoom Zeb as chief guests and Dr Mehboob-ur-Rehman as guest of honour. Addressing the participants of the seminar, the renowned scholar, researcher and poet, Professor Dr Yar Mohammad Maghmoon said that special thing… Continue reading PAL organizes seminar on 76 Years of KP Literature
Noori Khan working in director Shahid Usman’s new Pashto film “Janaan”
PESHAWAR, Sep 03 (APP):Noori Khan was one of the trusted and talented Pashto telefilms and TV drama artists and has not been associated with this field for a long time, but in this short period, Noori Khan’s credit shows a lot. Talking to APP, Noori Khan said that she entered the world of showbiz five… Continue reading Noori Khan working in director Shahid Usman’s new Pashto film “Janaan”
Traditional cultural dances keep alive in KP despite mushroom growth of social media
PESHAWAR, Aug 27 (APP):The centuries-old traditional dances of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), which were mostly used to infuse energy among tribesmen before going to the battlefield or achieving success, were kept alive in the province despite the mushroom growth of information technology and social media in Pakistan. Mehsud, Khattak, and Yousafzai attains (dances) were used in… Continue reading Traditional cultural dances keep alive in KP despite mushroom growth of social media
Third phase of research on Bhitai’s poetry completed
HYDERABAD, Jun 27 (APP):The students of Institute of Art and Design (IAD) University of Sindh Jamshoro have completed third phase of the research on the hidden aspects of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai’s poetry. The research project has been initiated by the Center of Knowledge Development (Pvt.) Ltd. in a bid to explore the undiscovered aspects… Continue reading Third phase of research on Bhitai’s poetry completed
2nd death anniversary of artist Begum Khursheed Shahid observed
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP):The 2nd death anniversary of renowned TV and Radio artist Begum Khursheed Shahid observed on Tuesday. According to a private news channel,Khursheed Shahid began acting and singing at the age of nine from All India Radio, Delhi,she was born in 1923 in Delhi. After the Partition in 1947, she along with her… Continue reading 2nd death anniversary of artist Begum Khursheed Shahid observed
Five-day Saqafati Mela opens at Lok Virsa
Five-day Saqafati Mela opens at Lok Virsa
Khan-e-Farhang holds event to highlight contribution of poet Hakeem Nizami
Khan-e-Farhang holds event to highlight contribution of poet Hakeem Nizami