Category: Culture & Heritage

ISLAMABAD, July 3 (APP): As the Eid-ul-Fitr is drawing closer, shopping frenzy has reached its peak following the release of salaries to government employees the other day. The buying spree will continue till the ‘Chand Raat’. Most of the shopping centres of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad were seen packed with customers especially after… Continue reading Eid shopping frenzy reaches its peak

ISLAMABAD, July 1 (APP): Juma tul Wida, the last Friday of holy month of Ramazan and Al Quds Day was observed with religious zeal and fervor across the country on Friday. According to a private news channel, security was tightened across the country on this occasion. A large number of fasting faithful thronged the mosques and imambargahs… Continue reading Jumatul Wida, Al Qudus observed with religious zeal, fervor

ISLAMABAD, June 30 (APP): Lok Virsa Heritage Library is making solid measures to explore the country’s rich cultural heritage by promoting research work on its different dimension. “The Heritage Library has a collection of over 32,000 books and journals and the collection could help a great deal in exploring different cultural aspects,” Executive Director Lok… Continue reading Lok Virsa making measures to explore cultural heritage

ISLAMABAD, June 30 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Art, Lok Virsa on Thursday paid rich tribute to legendary Qawwal Amjad Sabri in a reference held here at Lok Virsa Media center. The famous Laal Band from Lahore and Bakhshi brothers performed Qawwali to pay tribute to Amjad Sabri. Executive Director Dr Fouzia Saeed… Continue reading Lok Virsa pays rich tribute to Legendary Qawwal Amjad Sabri

ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Lok Virsa would organize a month long summer camp of regional languages Pashto and Sindhi from July 12. The summer camp would continue till August 11, at Lok Virsa. The teachers would teach the participants an orientation about Sindhi and Pashto cultures and languages. The objective of the camp is to… Continue reading Lok Virsa summer camp from July 12

ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa has decided to organize a month long summer camp in Sindhi and Pashtu languages from July 12 to August 11. The objective of the camp is to create ownership among children regarding Pakistan’s languages and cultural heritage, to provide them an orientation… Continue reading Lok Virsa to organize summer camp for Sindhi, Pashtu languages

ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): A book entitled “Drama Aur Punjabi Dramay ki Tareekh” written by renowned scholar, researcher and author Professor Dr. Inam ul Haq Javeid has been published, says a press release. It consists of 206 pages with a price of Rs 450. This book was published by `Alfaisal Nasharaan’publishers. This book is consist… Continue reading Book entitled `Drama Aur Punjabi Dramay ki Tareekh’ launched

ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa would organize a reference for the Legendary Qawwal (late) Amjad Sabri on June 30 Lal Band from Lahore also will join the reference and perform to pay tribute to the tradition which has to go on. Bakhshi Brothers, young singers from a related… Continue reading Lok Virsa to organize a reference for legendary Qawwal Amjad Sabri

ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): Artificial jewellery stalls in different varities set up in various markets of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr which attracts a large number of womenfolk. These stalls offering sale on bangles.rings,bracelets and many other things that are the main interest of womenfolk. Soon, after iftari huge rush had witnessed in markets… Continue reading Artificial jewellery stalls attract visitors ahead of Eidul Fitr

ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters is compiling the new edition of important publication “Writers Directory” or ‘Ehal-e-Qalam’ Directory. In this directory, information relating living poets and authors from all regions and languages of the country will be gathered, an official Academy told APP. He said that the latest edition of the directory… Continue reading PAL starts work on compiling new “Writers Directory”

ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) as part of steps to promote books reading, has introduced e-Book scheme to facilitate readers. Under the scheme, the Foundation has specially created an e-Book section on its website for the purpose. An official at NBF on Wednesday told APP that the initiative has been taken as per directions of… Continue reading NBF starts e-Book scheme to promote books reading

ISLAMABAD, June 21 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters is compiling the new edition of important publication “Writers Directory” or ‘Ehal-e-Qalam’ Directory. In this directory, information relating living poets and author from all regions and languages of Pakistan will be gathered, an official Academy told APP. He said that the latest edition of the directory will be published soon. He said… Continue reading PAL starts work on compiling new “Writers Directory”

ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) is planning to organize its annual Summer Book Club 2016 for promoting reading habits among students in month of July. An official of NBF told APP that a very positive response is being received from the parents, teachers and students who have highly appreciated the programme of Summer Book Club… Continue reading NBF to organize its annual Summer Book Club

ISLAMABAD, June 21 (APP): Three-day famous Shandoor polo festival will be held on July 15 in Chitral at the world highest Polo ground. The Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) has finalised the schedule for the Festival, an official of TCKP told APP. The festival regularly held each year from July 7 to 9th but this… Continue reading Shandoor polo festival to start from July 15

ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): Lok Virsa has announced new timings for the visitors of Heritage Museum due to holy month of Ramzan. According to new timings, the visitors can visit the Museum from 10 am to 4 pm (Tuesday to Sunday). While on Friday visit time is fixed from 10 am to 1 pm. The Heritage Museum… Continue reading Lok Virsa reschedule timings for visitors

ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): A captivating performance illustrating myriad facets of Pakistani culture enthralled thousands on Sunday night at Ke‡i”ren, Ankara. The occasion was the celebration of “Pakistan Night” as part of the 7th International Ramazan Festivities, hosted by the Municipality of Ke‡i”ren, a message received here from Ankara on Monday said. Chairman of Turkey-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group and Justice and… Continue reading Rich Pakistani culture showcased to an enthralled audience in Ankara

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): Like other parts of the world Father’s Day was celebrated in Pakistan on Sunday to remember the unforgettable role of fathers played in the lives of their children. Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz… Continue reading Father’s Day celebrated

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): The faithful across the country are gearing up for charitable activities with each passing day of the holy month of Ramzan. The holy month promotes the culture of charity among the fasting Muslims, impelling them to think of the needy and orphans and give them some assistance in cash or food. A large number of… Continue reading Faithfuls gear up for charitable activities