ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) would organize a five-day International Conference on “Language, Literature and Society” (ICLLS) from April 7 in Islamabad. The conference would be jointly organized in collaboration with various Universities under the supervision of Chairman PAL Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim Bughio.
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Two-day weekly book bazaar started
ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): A two-day weekly book bazaar started here at Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Friday. The publishers, book sellers from twin cities and Academy have set up their stalls at weekly bazaar.
PNCA holds seminar on Woman Creativity, Challenges on March 10
ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will hold a day-long seminar on “Woman Creativity and Challenges” in connection with International Women’s Day here on March 10.Intellectuals, experts and women belonging to various fields will highlight various aspects of issues and challenges faced by women in creative fields.
PAL organizes special event to mark Int'l women day
ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Tuesday organized a lecture and ‘Mushaira’ to mark International Women Day.
RAC holds painting exhibition to honor women
RAWALPINDI Mar,7 (APP): Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) here on Monday organized a painting exhibition by female artists in connection with International Women Day.
PAL providing financial assistance to more than 500 writers, poets
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) is providing monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 per month to more than 500 writers, poets and bereaved families of deceased writers.
‘Book Fair’ to be held tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): National Book Foundation (NBF) will organize a two-day “Book Mela” (Fair) on occasion of Social Sciences Expo 2016 to be held here on Wednesday.
Colorful Basant festival on Feb 26
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): A colorful Basant Festival featuring various other entertaining activities will be organized here on February 26, at f-9 Park federal city.
Alliance Francaise pays tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
ISLAMABAD Feb 21 (APP) The Alliance of Francaise d’ Islamabad in collaboration with the Alliance Francaise d’ Lahore Sunday arranged an evening to pay tribute to the legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan here on Sunday.
Jamshoro graduates show opens
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): An exhibition of exquisite debut collections of paintings, miniatures and sculptures was put on display here Monday by the graduating artists from Jamshoro, Hyderabad. The graduates of Centre of Excellence in Art and Design featured a rich variety of mediums like Oil on Canvas, Mixed media, Printmaking, Miniature and Sculpture by… Continue reading Jamshoro graduates show opens
Fourth Pakistan Mountain Culture Festival on Feb 19
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): The Fourth Pakistan Mountain Culture Festival and International will be celebrated here from February 19-21 at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Open Air Theater.
Sar-e-Karb launched at RAC
RAWALPINDI, Feb 12 (APP): Rawalpindi Arts Council in collaboration with literary society, Pias here on Friday arranged launching ceremony of the book “Sar-e-Karb” by young poet Muhammad Sadaqat Tahir. Former Prime Minister Azad Kashmir, Sardar Attiq Ahmed Khan presided over the ceremony.
Faiz’s 105th birth anniversary celebrated
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): Speakers including literary figures paid rich tributes to Faiz Ahmed Faiz here Friday through recital of his poetry at a ceremony to mark his 105th birth anniversary at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa.
Japanese Calendars exhibition at RAC to conclude on Tuesday
RAWALPINDI, Jan 31 (APP): A unique exhibition of Japanese Calendars organized here at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) Art Gallery under the auspices of Embassy of Japan in collaboration with RAC will conclude on Tuesday (Feb 2). About 118 calendars reflected the present era and cultural attitudes of traditional Japan. Sports, natural scenes, architectural art, Japanese… Continue reading Japanese Calendars exhibition at RAC to conclude on Tuesday
PNCA revives Muslim heritage of miniature, calligraphy
ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Reviving Muslim Tradition- an exhibition of miniature paintings and calligraphies is continued to attract art lovers, students and visitors through permanent display at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). The National Art gallery offers a unique collection of miniature paintings by the pioneer miniaturists such as Haji Muhammad Sharif and… Continue reading PNCA revives Muslim heritage of miniature, calligraphy
PNCA to launch book on Nusrat Ji’s Art Odyssey tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will hold the launching ceremony of book ‘Defining Movements- Nusrat Ji’s Art Odyssey’ by Mohsin S. Jaffri here on January 28.
KPK, Balochi artistes to perform at PNCA on Jan 29
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will hold a musical evening here on January 29 featuring artistes from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Baluchistan.
Japanese Calendar Exhibition’ to open on Jan 27
RAWALPINDI, Jan 25 (APP): An exhibition of Japanese calendars will be organized here on Jan 27 (Wednesday), by Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan to promote diplomatic relations between the twocountries.
PNCA to hold auditions for amateur singers on Jan 26
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will hold auditions of amateur singers for its Talent Hunt Programme here on January 26 for females and January 28 for males.
Amateur artisans get craft training
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): As many as 50 students from various educational institutions of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are being trained by master craftpersons in field of Block Printing here at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa till January 10.