Hindu community to celebrate ‘Holi’ festival on March 28

SUKKUR, Mar 10 (APP): Hindu community across the northern Sindh will celebrated the ‘Holi’ festival with its traditional enthusiasm on March 28. Holi, a popular Hindu spring festival – also termed as the festival of colours observed at the end of the winter season on the last full moon of the lunar month. Revelers spray… Continue reading Hindu community to celebrate ‘Holi’ festival on March 28

PNCA announces competition of Old Pakistani films songs

ISLAMABAD, Mar 09 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has announced a competition of old Pakistani films songs. PNCA is celebrating the success of Pakistani Films and its music under the banner of PNFA (Pakistan National Film Awards), said in a press release. The deadline to submit entries till March 12 and the… Continue reading PNCA announces competition of Old Pakistani films songs

Saraiki Ajruk Day to be marked in South Punjab tomorrow

MULTAN, Mar 05 (APP): Like other parts of country, Saraiki Culture Day popularly known as Saraiki Ajruk Day will be observed in South Punjab on March 6. It was aimed at promotion of Saraiki culture, heritage and language which was being marked since 2014. Taking to APP on Friday Saraiki leader and journalist Zahoor Dharija… Continue reading Saraiki Ajruk Day to be marked in South Punjab tomorrow

Sibi Mela: to exhibit local culture, rear and exotic species of animals

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): A five-day long annual ‘Sibi Mela’ kicked off on Thursday to put the local culture at display, in addition to rear and exotic species of animals. A large number of people not only from all over the province but also from other parts of the country would participate in it which… Continue reading Sibi Mela: to exhibit local culture, rear and exotic species of animals

PNCA arranges arts and crafts bazar on March 7

ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will held arts and crafts bazar “Sunday Ke Sunday” here on March 7. Director General PNCA Dr Fouzia Saeed told APP that the event was aimed to provide an opportunity to artisans for showcasing their artwork. She said that artisans would display a variety… Continue reading PNCA arranges arts and crafts bazar on March 7

South Punjab Lok Virsa to commence from March 10

MULTAN, Mar 03 (APP): A five-day “Lok Virsa” fair will be organized at most attractive recreational site and thousands year old Fort Kuhna Qasim to promote rich culture of south Punjab and provide recreation to local people. Lok Virsa will commence from March 10 and people from across the country are likely to visit the… Continue reading South Punjab Lok Virsa to commence from March 10

Baloch Culture Day celebrated with renewed spirit

ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP):Baloch Culture Day celebrated on Tuesday with renewed spirit and zeal across the country to pay tribute to Baloch people for their contribution in national development. A number of programs including folk musical shows, cultural events were arranged in various areas of the country to promote brotherhood and solidify national cohesion. Main… Continue reading Baloch Culture Day celebrated with renewed spirit

Three-day mega Islamabad Tourism Fest to start from March 5

ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (APP):Cutting Edge Group in collaboration with partners would organize a three-day mega Islamabad Tourism Festival from March 5, featuring different program to entertain the participant from twin cities. The event would include air shows and adventure sports like para gliding, accuracy landing, wing suite flying, trike flying, sky diving and power para… Continue reading Three-day mega Islamabad Tourism Fest to start from March 5

PNCA to pay tribute to Queen of Melody Noor Jehan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 01 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will hold a glowing tribute ceremony to pay homage to the most influential singers of all times in South Asia Queen of Melody Madam Noor Jehan on March 5. During the programme, renowned singers will present her super-hit songs followed by the airing of… Continue reading PNCA to pay tribute to Queen of Melody Noor Jehan

Lok Virsa continues to present cultural heritage in incredible way

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) has arranged around hundred cultural events throughout the year 2020 to show the rich culture and heritage of the country. Starting the year 2020 with COVID 19, Lok Virsa has shown tremendous performance through out the year with online programmes as well… Continue reading Lok Virsa continues to present cultural heritage in incredible way

PNCA all set to celebrate Balochistan Cultural Day on March 2

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will hold Balochistan Cultural day to celebrate the beautiful, rich customs and traditions of the province on March 2. A mega musical event will be held which will be featuring renowned artists and musicians including Kehkashan and Banur band to enthrall the audience with… Continue reading PNCA all set to celebrate Balochistan Cultural Day on March 2

Preparations for a nine-day mega festival “Derajat 2021” in full swing

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Preparations for a nine-day mega festival “Derajat 2021”, to be held form March 20 to 28 in Dera Ismail Khan (DIK), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is in full swing. Member Provincial Assembly KPK Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur told APP on Wednesday that the festival would be organized by Divisional Administration DIK and Khyber… Continue reading Preparations for a nine-day mega festival “Derajat 2021” in full swing

Audition for “Talent Hunt”  programme at PNCA on Feburary 28

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Audition for “Talent Hunt” programme at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) will be held on Feburary 28 to discover best singers and musicians from all over the country. PNCA has started this programme for the promotion of classical and semi-classical to folk, modern tunes  and pop singing among the younger… Continue reading Audition for “Talent Hunt”  programme at PNCA on Feburary 28

PNCA observes Int’l Mother Language Literature Festival

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in collobration with Indus Cultural Forum continued with the legacy of celebrating linguistic and cultural diversity by arranging 6th Pakistan Mother Languages Literature Festival on Sunday at PNCA. Speaking on the occasion,   DG PNCA Dr. Fouzia Saeed said that Pakistan had a rich cultural… Continue reading PNCA observes Int’l Mother Language Literature Festival

10-day grand ‘Derajat festival’ to commence from March 20

D.I.Khan, Feb 21 (APP): With an aim to promote local culture and traditional art and sports, a 10-day grand ‘Derajat festival’ would start from March 20 in Dera Ismail Khan with having variety of attractive activities to amuse citizens. Sharing details of the festival activities Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) MPA Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur said that… Continue reading 10-day grand ‘Derajat festival’ to commence from March 20

Int’l Mother Language Day observed

RAWALPINDI, Feb 21 (APP): Like other parts of the globe, International Mother Language Day was also observed here with an aim to promote the awareness of language, cultural diversity and multilingualism. In this regard, a conference was jointly organized by Punjab Arts Council and Pothohari Literary Society to mark the occasion. The special guest of… Continue reading Int’l Mother Language Day observed

Int’l Mother Language Festival held at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) Sunday organised Mother Language Literature Festival to celebrate the importance of mother languages in the country. Well known scholars and language experts participated in the discussion and emphasized to promote the preservation and protection of vernaculars of Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion… Continue reading Int’l Mother Language Festival held at Lok Virsa

Punjab govt investing in tourism, culture for economic growth

Naeem Khan Niazi LAHORE, Feb 18 (APP): Tourism plays a vital role in the success of economies through revenue generation, job creation and infrastructure development. Many countries in the world have been earning billion of dollars in foreign exchange by strengthening their tourism industry and bolstering their economies. A number of countries in America, Europe… Continue reading Punjab govt investing in tourism, culture for economic growth

10-day ‘grand Dera mela’ to start from March 20

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): With an aim to promote local culture and traditional art and sports, a 10-day ‘grand Dera mela’ would start from March 20 in Dera Ismail Khan with having variety of attractive activities to amuse citizens. Sharing details of the festival activities Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) MPA Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur said that… Continue reading 10-day ‘grand Dera mela’ to start from March 20

PNCA signs MoU to open regional culture centre in GB

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology and Museum Department of Gilgit Baltistan to open its regional culture center. Dr. Fouzia Saeed, DG PNCA and Raja Nasir Ali, Minister for Culture Gilgit Baltistan signed the agreement. The MoU will allow… Continue reading PNCA signs MoU to open regional culture centre in GB

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