Category: Culture & Heritage

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): In Collobration with National Institute of Cultural and Hertaige (Lok Virsa), Heritage Live,the art school has started music residency program in Pakistan. The program aims to empower indigenous musicians through sessions on Music Skills, Music Business, Music Technology, and Personality Development. According to an official, this music residency program would preserve… Continue reading Lok Virsa, Art Live start Music residency Program

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Saturday announced the winners of an open contest of short films in celebration of 73rd Independence day of Pakistan where a young artist named Omar Nafees won first prize for his beautiful short film named “Phurr”. Ahmad Abbas won 2nd position for his video… Continue reading PNCA announces winners of short film contest

ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) will hold  Independence Day celebrations titled “Azadi Show” on August 14. The program will feature live musical performances by renowned artists. According to an official,other events included ‘Milli Naghma’ presentations, live performances by youth to pay tributes to Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad… Continue reading Lok Virsa to hold “Azadi Show” on August 14

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has announced a painting competition based on the theme ‘Hum Sab ka Pakistan” in connection with the 74th independence day of Pakistan. The contest was aimed at providing the opportunity to art enthusiastic groups and teenagers for paying tribute to motherland with the spirit… Continue reading PNCA to arrange painting competition in connection with Independence Day

ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP):In connection with 74th independence day, Popular folk singers duo Javed Naizi and Babar Naizi performed in a musical show arranged by Pakistan National Council of the Arts to celebrate 14th August with national zeal. This was part of PNCA programmes of Independence Day celebrations to be presented online due to the… Continue reading PNCA kicks off Independence Day celebrations

ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has announced a painting competition based on the theme ‘Hum Sab ka Pakistan” in connection with the 74th independence day of Pakistan. The contest aimed at providing the opportunity for art enthusiasts groups and teenagers to pay tribute to motherland with the spirit of celebrating… Continue reading PNCA announces painting competition for Aug 14

ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday said cultural diplomacy could prove an effective tool in highlighting Pakistan’s soft and positive image abroad. Chairing the inaugural meeting of Arts and Culture Group, the foreign minister said Allah Almighty had bestowed Pakistan with rich cultural heritage that needed proper promotion at international level.… Continue reading Cultural diplomacy effective tool to highlight Pakistan’s positive image: FM

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP):Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) will start a weekly online workshop on puppet making for children from today (Monday) through its social media accounts by renowned trainer and expert puppeteers on rod puppet. The workshop will take place every Monday where renowned puppet artist and pioneer of the puppetry art in… Continue reading PNCA to conduct weekly workshop on puppet making

ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):Short Pakisatni film “1978”, created by writer and director Hamza Bangash, has made it to global cinema and will have its world premiere at Locarno Film Festival 2020 in Switzerland in August. Announcing the news on his official Instagram account, director Hamza Bangash said, “I am thrilled to finally be able to… Continue reading Short film ‘1978’ heads to Locarno Film Festival

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):First lady of Pakistani silver screen Sabiha Khanum was paid glowing tribute in an online session arranged by Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) to recognize her services and contribution towards film industry. Sabiha, who passed at the age 85 in United States of America (USA) last month, started her career… Continue reading PNCA paid tribute to legendary Sabiha Khanam

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):The Lok Virsa Folk Heritage Museum has been striving to preserve and promote cultural heritage of the country both tangible and intangible. According to an official of Museum,the focus is on the promotion of folk heritage of Pakistan in a way that is relevant to people of all ages and backgrounds and… Continue reading Lok Virsa striving to preserve cultural heritage

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):The 19th death anniversary of renowned Urdu poet and lyricist Qateel Shifai is being observed on Saturday. Qateel Shifai was born on December 24, 1919 in Haripur, Hazara. He adopted Qateel Shifai as his pen name in 1938. He received the Pride of Performance Award in 1994 for his contribution to literature… Continue reading Renowned poet, lyricist Qateel Shifai remembered today