ISLAMABAD, Apr 3 (APP): Famous versatile television and radio artist ‘Anwar Solangi’ was remembered on his 13th death anniversary on Saturday to pay homages for his lifetime services. Anwar Solangi was born on 1944 in Shahdadpur, Sindh and he began his career as a Radio Pakistan drama artist and anchorperson in the 1960s and later… Continue reading Versatile TV artist ‘Anwar Solangi’ remembered on 13th death anniversary
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PNCA, PCP announces poster competition
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with the Population Centre Pakistan (PCP) would organize a poster competition. The competition is aimed to highlight the rapid population growth in the country and it’s cross cutting impact. The theme for poster competition is “Striking a balance for sustainable population growth.… Continue reading PNCA, PCP announces poster competition
PNCA to organize special musical event to celebrate “Pakistan Day”
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) would organize a special musical event to celebrate “Pakistan Day” on March 23 at the PNCA Auditorium. According to PNCA, the Arts Council would also arrange a reception for the winners of National Civil Awards on March 24. The artists representing all four provinces… Continue reading PNCA to organize special musical event to celebrate “Pakistan Day”
Lok Virsa change time for Museums due to COVID-19 pandemic
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) on Monday changed the timing for Virsa Heritage Museum and Pakistan Monument Museum due to COVID-19 pandemic. Talha Ali, Executive Director Lok Virsa told APP, that both the museums would remain open for public from Tuesday to Sunday daily, between 10 am to… Continue reading Lok Virsa change time for Museums due to COVID-19 pandemic
World Poetry Day to be marked on Sunday
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Like other parts of the globe,World Poetry Day will be marked on March 21 including Pakistan to appreciate and support poets and poetry around the world. The day is an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) it is dedicated to poetry worldwide. Many people around the… Continue reading World Poetry Day to be marked on Sunday
Sindh has played important role in preparing Lahore Declaration; Leghari writes in his book
HYDERABAD, Mar 19 (APP): Sindh had played historical role in creation of Pakistan and spirited campaign had been carried out in urban and rural parts of Sindh and the provincial leadership of All India Muslim League had actively participated in the meeting held at Minto Park (Iqbal Park) where “Pakistan Declaration” was passed. This was… Continue reading Sindh has played important role in preparing Lahore Declaration; Leghari writes in his book
145th birthday of Sir Marshall, discoverer of Indus Valley civilizations, on Friday
ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):Sir John Marshal, one of the founding fathers of British archeology in the Indian Subcontinent and discoverer of the cradle of historic human civilizations of the Indus Valley, will be remembered at Taxila on Friday for his indelible contributions. The dedicated research facility of Gandhara Resource Center Pakistan in Taxila will hold… Continue reading 145th birthday of Sir Marshall, discoverer of Indus Valley civilizations, on Friday
Artists vaccinated against Covid-19
KARACHI, Mar 18 (APP):Famous artists of the Pakistan entertainment industry were vaccinated at the Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) here on Thursday. The artists were vaccinated on the second day of the vaccination drive at the Arts Council, according to a communiqué issued here. The artists included Talat Hussain, Rahat Kazmi, Saira Kazmi, Behroz Sabzwari,… Continue reading Artists vaccinated against Covid-19
Lifetime achievement award for Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
KARACHI, Mar 16 (APP):Legendary Musician and Iconic Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by the Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) –Karachi in recognition of his outstanding and great services to the field of entertainment industry here on Tuesday. The renowned singer was given award in a special ceremony. He was also… Continue reading Lifetime achievement award for Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
65 chefs take part as cooking competitions kick off
PESHAWAR, Mar 16 (APP):Four-day cooking competitions kicked off at the spacious lawn of the Peshawar Services Club on Tuesday with great enthusiasm witnessed among all the participants. Organized by the Directorate of Youth Affairs under the aegis of Sports, Tourism, Archaeology, Culture, Museums and Youth Affairs Department, the initiative is aimed at providing a platform… Continue reading 65 chefs take part as cooking competitions kick off
PNCA to organize online ‘Bethak’with legend on Puppetry Artsm tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) would organize online ‘Bethak’ with legend on Puppetry Arts, Farooq Qaiser on Wednesday. Students of various schools and arts lovers will also participate in the formal discussion on ‘Puppetry’ as a medium of communication. Farooq Qaiser is well known for his fictional puppet Uncle… Continue reading PNCA to organize online ‘Bethak’with legend on Puppetry Artsm tomorrow
Arts Council to award honorary lifetime membership to Rahat Fateh Ali
KARACHI, Mar 15 (APP):Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi has announced to award honorary lifetime membership to the iconic musician, playback & qawwali singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and International music producer Salman Ahmed in a ceremony that will take place on March 16, at 5:00 p.m. at Karachi Arts Council. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan… Continue reading Arts Council to award honorary lifetime membership to Rahat Fateh Ali
PNCA postpones many programs due to third wave of Covid-19
ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has postponed many of its programs due to the third wave of Covid-19 pandemic while the rest are shifted to outdoor venues. “We will have limited audience and strict SOPs”, said a statement issued by PNCA. All of the events will be streamed live on… Continue reading PNCA postpones many programs due to third wave of Covid-19
PNCA to organize five-day “Youth Drama Festival 2021” from tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) would organize five days-long “Youth Drama Festival 2021” from March 15 (Monday). Students of various colleges and universities will be competing and acting out stories using a combination of speech, gesture, music, dances, sound and spectacles in the festival. PNCA Repertory Theater section is providing… Continue reading PNCA to organize five-day “Youth Drama Festival 2021” from tomorrow
Three days Food and Music Festival starts
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with the Media Sniffers International (Pvt.) Ltd., and Eleven Production has organized a three days food and music festival titled “Islamabad Taste” here at Jinnah Convention Centre. The festival was formally inaugurated by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President ICCI and the… Continue reading Three days Food and Music Festival starts
Classical music evening of ‘Kasur Gharana’ held
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Classical music evening of Kasur gharana by Ustad Raza Ali Khan held on Saturday at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) open-air theatre. The evening was organized in connection with a series of program titled “RAGISTAN” initiated by Pakistan National council of the Arts for the preservation and promotion of classical… Continue reading Classical music evening of ‘Kasur Gharana’ held
Two-day food and music festival ‘Islamabad Taste’ begins
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): The two-day food and music festival titled ‘Islamabad Taste’ organized by Media Sniffers International Pvt Limited and Eleven Production in collaboration with Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday started here at Jinnah Convention Center. The aim behind organizing the event was to provide a recreational opportunity to the… Continue reading Two-day food and music festival ‘Islamabad Taste’ begins
Urs of Hazrat Shah Yakeek to begin on March 21
KARACHI, Mar 11 (APP):The annual Urs of famous Saint of Sindh Hazrat Shah Yakeek & Tillan Shah Taluka Shah Bunder District Sujawal will be celebrated from March 21 to 23. According to a statement issued on Thursday, the urs will be celebrated under the administrative control of Auqaf Department Government of Sindh in befitting manner.… Continue reading Urs of Hazrat Shah Yakeek to begin on March 21
4th Sindh Literature Festival will be held on Mar 12
KARACHI, Mar 11 (APP):A 3-day 4th Sindh Literature Festival (SLF) which is being jointly organized by the Sindh Literary Foundation, Endowment Fund Trust, Sindh Culture department and Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi, will be held on March 12. The event with book launches, sessions on cultural & political developments, history and education, folk music,… Continue reading 4th Sindh Literature Festival will be held on Mar 12
- Gov’t strongly condemns terrorist attack in Karachi
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
- Bilawal Bhutto demands govt to hold tripartite dialogue to curb terrorism
- Roti, naan will be available at official rates. Nanbai Association
