Musical Night arranged at RAC

RAWALPINDI, May 28 (APP) Sabaat Foundation in collaboration with Rawalpindi Arts Council arranged a musical night titled ‘Sur k Musafir’. Senior PML N Leader Sardar Naseem was chief guest on the occassion. Khalid Siddique, Chairman Sabaat Foundation and Resident Director RAC Waqar Ahmed welcomed the distinguished guests. Senior poet Khurran Khalique anchored the event. The… Continue reading Musical Night arranged at RAC

Lok Virsa produces a set of fity one cultural documentaries

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa has produced and compiled a set of fity one cultural documentaries and three thousands hours audio recordings. Virsa Media Center undertakes recordings to focus on traditional music and cultural heritage, an official of Lok Virsa told APP. He said that Lok Virsa… Continue reading Lok Virsa produces a set of fity one cultural documentaries

National History & Literary Heritage Division to organize book festivals

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP): The National History and Literary Heritage Division would organize a series of book festivals in all the four provinces. An officials of National History and Literary Heritage Division told APP that on the special directives of Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Sidduqi National Book Foundation… Continue reading National History & Literary Heritage Division to organize book festivals

Lok Virsa organizes “Dholak Geet Contest”

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP): Lok Virsa on Thursday organized a “Dholak Geet Contest” to revive the use of Dholak in our celebrations. The students of various educational institutions was participated in the contest. An audio CD of ‘Dholak Geet’ was also launched on the occasion. Executive Director Lok Virsa Fouzia Saeed addressing the participants said… Continue reading Lok Virsa organizes “Dholak Geet Contest”

Art exhibition ‘Where are we?’ starts at CIIT

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): An exhibition titled “Where are we?” organized by the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) in collaboration with Austria Embassy started here at the former’s Art Gallery. The exhibition was inaugurated by Austrian Ambassador Dr Brigita Blaha and Incharge CIIT Islamabad Campus Dr Raheel Qamar. Works of 13 artists based on their… Continue reading Art exhibition ‘Where are we?’ starts at CIIT

Exhibition “Thar and Water” starts at RAC

RAWALPINDI, May 25 (APP);- An exclusive exhibition titled “Thar and Water” started here at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) on Wednesday. Artist, Kirshan Samaro came with a theme, telling the story of Thar desert and scarcity of water which was its dire need. Additional Commissioner, Coordination, Tariq Mehmood Tariq inaugurated the exhibition. Resident Director (RAC) Waqar… Continue reading Exhibition “Thar and Water” starts at RAC

Rabbani inaugurates NCA students’ work at Potohar Gallery

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani Tuesday inaugurated an exhibition at the Potohar Gallery at NCA Rawalpindi featuring the works of students of its seven departments. The Senate Chairman along with Secretary Senate Amjed Pervez Malik visited the NCA on special invitation of the director of Rawalpindi campus Nadeem Tarar. Senior faculty members of NCA… Continue reading Rabbani inaugurates NCA students’ work at Potohar Gallery

Various lawn brands come up with digitl prints in silk

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Various brands have launched their summer lawn and silk collection 2016 in federal capital with all new digital designs and styles mainting cultural theme. The summer season is on peak, the brands launched its Summer lawn and silk Collection in digital prints in different outlets. These nem collections of lawn and silk dresses… Continue reading Various lawn brands come up with digitl prints in silk

Chinese artists enthrall audience with “Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan”

Chinese artists enthrall audience with "Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan"

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The Chinese artists here at cultural show  organized by Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with Chinese Embassy have enthralled audience with ‘Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan’ and got big applause. The event was started with the national anthems of both the friendly  countries Pakistan and China. A number of… Continue reading Chinese artists enthrall audience with “Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan”

Youth drama festival concludes at PNCA

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): The week-long youth drama festival concluded here at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday. Director General Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Iftikhar Babar was the chief guest at concluding session of the drama festival. Addressing on the occasion, he said that the youth drama festival is part of PNCA’s… Continue reading Youth drama festival concludes at PNCA

Raza Rabbani pays tribute to revolutionary poet Habib Jalib

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani on Monday paid rich tribute to the revolutionary poet (late) Habib Jalib here at a special function organized by Lok Virsa. Addressing on the occasion, he said that Habib Jalib struggled for the rights of poor people of the country. He said that Habib Jalib used his poetry… Continue reading Raza Rabbani pays tribute to revolutionary poet Habib Jalib

World culture diversity day celebrated

PESHAWAR, May 23 (APP): People from different faiths and cultures celebrated “World Cultural Diversity Day” with an aim to promote peace and religious harmony and ensure a safe place for people of all ethnicities to live together. To mark the day, an event was jointly organized by Peace Education and Development (PEAD) foundation in collaboration with Norwegian Church Aid here… Continue reading World culture diversity day celebrated

Figurative drawing workshop to conclude on Monday

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): A figurative and conceptual drawing workshop would be concluded on at National Art Gallery (NAG), Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). Students of various educational institutions is participating in the workshop. An eminent visual artist Aleem Dad Khan is conducting the workshop. Talking to APP, he said that conceptual art,… Continue reading Figurative drawing workshop to conclude on Monday

Lok Virsa to pay tribute to Habib Jalib on Monday

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) will pay tribute to revolutionary poet Habib Jalib on May 23 at Lok Virsa. Habib Jalib was a big name in the Urdu poetry. His work besides affecting the modern Urdu poetry also had a very positive and construction impact on the… Continue reading Lok Virsa to pay tribute to Habib Jalib on Monday

“Dholak Geet Contest” on May 26 at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (APP): Lok Virsa would organize a “Dholak Geet Contest” in Islamabad on May 26 to revive the use of Dholak in our celebrations. According to an official of the Lok Virsa, students of various educational institutions have been invited to participate in the contest, adding that some schools and collages have already… Continue reading “Dholak Geet Contest” on May 26 at Lok Virsa

Conceptual drawing workshop in full swing at PNCA

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP): A figurative and conceptual drawing workshop in full swing here at National Art Gallery (NAG), Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). Students of various educational institutions is participating in the workshop. An eminent visual artist Aleem Dad Khan is conducting the workshop. Talking to APP, he said that conceptual art, sometimes… Continue reading Conceptual drawing workshop in full swing at PNCA

Drama festival to promote healthy activities among youth

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): The ongoing week-long youth drama festival would promote healthy activities among the youth and revives the concept of theater with theme of promoting peace, love and harmony. This was stated by Director General Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Iftikhar Babar while talking to APP. He said that the youth drama festival is… Continue reading Drama festival to promote healthy activities among youth

Chinese ‘Mela’ to start at Lok Virsa on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Lok Virsa in collaboration with Chinese Embassy will organize a two-day Chinese ‘Mela’ from May 21 in Line with 65th annual celebrations of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The ‘Mela’ would highlight the Chinese Culture, cuisine and photo exhibition along with Pakistani Artisans and music would also be arranged. The performers would present… Continue reading Chinese ‘Mela’ to start at Lok Virsa on Saturday

Two-day cultural show to start at PNCA on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will organise a two-day cultural show from May 21 in line with the 65th Pak-China Friendship anniversary. The Council has arranged a number of colourful performances in the cultural show, an official of PNCA told APP. The performers will present a fusion of Pakistani and Chinese culture and… Continue reading Two-day cultural show to start at PNCA on Saturday

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