ISLAMABAD, May 7 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) plans to to immediately prepare a roadmap for the guidance of book lovers to reach the location of “Shehr-e-Kitab” and to display it at appropriate corners of the city. Chairing a high level meeting, Managing Director NBF, Prof. Dr. Inam Ul Haq Javied said literary ceremonies and visits of students from universities,… Continue reading NBF plans literary ceremonies, visits of students at Shehr-e-Kitab
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Italian Foreign Minister inaugurates exhibition of Pakistani Calligraphy in Rome
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Italian Foreign Minister, Paolo Gentiloni describing Pakistan as a “great country” which had very versatile people, on Friday said that Pakistan and Italy enjoy a close relationship with a long-standing cooperation in the field of culture. The Italian Foreign Minister expressed these views while inaugurating the exhibition “Calligraphy and Calligraphic Art of Pakistan – Contemporary Styles and… Continue reading Italian Foreign Minister inaugurates exhibition of Pakistani Calligraphy in Rome
Arts Council to hold Mehfil-i-Mushaira
KARACHI, May 6 (APP): The Arts Council of Karachi will organize a mehfil-i-mushaira in the evening of May 7. The council’s Library Committee informed here Friday that many notable poets would attend the event and read their poetry while Prof Sahar Ansari would be in the chair.
Book fair kicks off at PU
LAHORE, May 5 (APP): Renowned author Sarfraz Shah inaugurated PU’s historic three-day book fair at the corridors of Institute of Education and Research (IER) here on Thursday. PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran, Registrar Prof Dr Liaqat Ali, Principal PU Law College Dr Shazia Naureen Quresi, Resident Officer-I Prof Dr Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Resident Officer-II Malik Muhammad… Continue reading Book fair kicks off at PU
Urdu literary event held in Ankara
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): As part of activities aimed at promotion of Urdu in Turkey, a “Bazm-e-Shair o Sukhan,” was held in Ankara, which among others was attended by members of Pakistani community, with interest in Urdu poetry and prose. They were joined by members of the faculty of Urdu Department, Ankara University, a message received here from Ankara on… Continue reading Urdu literary event held in Ankara
Bytesfor All organises stage play on eve of World Press Freedom Day
ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP): Bytesfor All on Tuesday organized theatre of the oppressed on freedom of expression and privacy rights online on the eve of World Press Freedom Day. Ambassador of delegation of the European Union to Pakistan Jean-Francois Cautain was the chief guest on the occasion here at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Auditorieum.… Continue reading Bytesfor All organises stage play on eve of World Press Freedom Day
National History & Literary Heritage Division to organize book festivals
ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP): The National History and Literary Heritage Division Irfan Siddiqui will organize a series of book festivals in all the four provinces. The decision in this regard was taken here at a meeting chaired by Advisor to the Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Division Irfan Siddiqui. The book festivals will… Continue reading National History & Literary Heritage Division to organize book festivals
All Punjab Mehfil-e-Mushaira attracts citizens at RAC
RAWALPINDI, May 3 (APP): A grand all Punjab Mehfil-e-Mushaira was arranged here under auspices of Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) for the promotion of literary activities and to provide neat and clean entertainment facilities to the people of twin cities. Famous poet Atta-ul-Haq Qasmi presided over the Mushaira and Prof. Anwar Masood was the guest of honor while… Continue reading All Punjab Mehfil-e-Mushaira attracts citizens at RAC
Pakistan Monument Museum attracts people
ISLAMABAD, May 2 (APP): Pakistan Monument Museum (PMM) is attracting a large number of people here in federal capital. The Monument was established in 2010 on the west of Shakarparian Hills to pay tribute to all heroes of the country who sacrificed everything even their lives to make Pakistan possible. An official of PMM said that… Continue reading Pakistan Monument Museum attracts people
FACE film festival concludes
ISLAMABAD May 1 (APP): A two-day Foundation of Arts, Culture and Education (FACE) film festival 2016 has been concluded here at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). The festival was organized by FACE in collaboration with Bosnian and French embassies. The sole aim of the film festival was to bring Pakistani and international film makers,… Continue reading FACE film festival concludes
Dr. Anwar Sadid book “Urdu Adab k Khwabeday Sitarey” published
ISLAMABAD, April 29 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) has published new book of Dr. Anwar Sadid “Urdu Adab K Khwabeday Sitarey” on Friday. The book was published under the NBF slogan series “Peace revolution through books”. The book concluded on the articles about the life and work of renowned scholars including Ahmed Aqeel Rubi, Anjam… Continue reading Dr. Anwar Sadid book “Urdu Adab k Khwabeday Sitarey” published
Weekly books bazaar starts at PAL
ISLAMABAD, April 29 (APP): A two-day weekly books bazaar was started here at the premises of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Friday. The publishers and book sellers of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have set up their stalls at weekly book bazaar. The bazaar will be opened at 9:00am and conclude on 7:00pm… Continue reading Weekly books bazaar starts at PAL
Fahim Hamid Ali's paintings exhibition in Paris
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Embassy of Pakistan arranged an exhibition of renowned Canadian-Pakistani artist Fahim Hamid Ali in Paris on Wednesday evening. Fahim Hamid Ali emerged on the art scene about two decades ago when he started his first exhibitions. Gradually, he expanded the horizons of his work concentrating on images from his culture and… Continue reading Fahim Hamid Ali's paintings exhibition in Paris
Preparation in full swing for holding Int'l conference on ICLLS
ISLAMABAD, April 27 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) has started preparation for organizing 4th International Conference on “Language, Literature and Society” (ICLLS) 2016. “The conference would be attended by 700 participants including 200 prominent research scholars, writers and poets (representing all major languages) from in and outside the country,” senior official of PAL told… Continue reading Preparation in full swing for holding Int'l conference on ICLLS
Two-week drama workshop starts at PNCA
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Two-week drama training workshop arranged by Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), Repertory Theatre started here on Monday. The workshop is conducting, renowned Drama Director Salma Dilawar Mir at PNCA Lecture Hall. Students from different universities is participating in two weeks workshop.
NBF launches famous novel `Adhya Hudray khawab' at Book fair
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) has launched famous Urdu fiction (Novel) `Adhya Hudray Khawab’ written by renowned educationist Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui at a national book fair at Pak-China Center. The writer presented a story of an ideal teacher and suggested a better mood of teaching through his literary skillful writing in a… Continue reading NBF launches famous novel `Adhya Hudray khawab' at Book fair
PC-I of National Museum Project still awaits approval
ISLAMABAD, April 24 (APP): The PC-I for the project of establishing national level museum at Shakarparian to store the rare artifacts ruining at one or other place is still awaiting the approval from concerned authorities. The artifacts retrieved from different historical places and recoveries made by the Customs were housed at the floors and almirahs… Continue reading PC-I of National Museum Project still awaits approval
Rich tribute paid to Intizar Hussain
ISLAMABAD April 23 (APP): A novelist and scholar (late) Intizar Hussain was paid tributes at National Day Book Festival on Saturday to eulogise his literary services. The session of “Bayad e Intizar Hussain” was presided by renowned scholar and Chairman PTV Ata ul Haq Qasmi. The speakers included Masood Ashar, Asghar Nadeem Sayed, Zahida Hina,… Continue reading Rich tribute paid to Intizar Hussain
PNCA to organize two-week drama training workshop from April 25
ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), Repertary Theatre will organize a two weeks drama training workshop from April 25 to May 10. The workshop would be conducted by Salma Dilawar Mir. A large number of students from different universities of all over the country will participate in the workshop. The aspirant… Continue reading PNCA to organize two-week drama training workshop from April 25
Three-day ‘National Book Festival’ starts
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Three-day National Book Festival organized by National Book Foundation ministry of National History and Literary Heritage started here at Pak-China Friendship Center on Friday. The event was arranged in connection with the annual National Book Day, observed across the country on April 22 with an aim to promote the book reading… Continue reading Three-day ‘National Book Festival’ starts
