Lok Virsa to organise week long programme on ‘Kashmiri folk crafts’ from Feb 1

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan is holding a week long special programme on ‘Kashmiri Folk Crafts: Engagement with Artisans’ from February 1 in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day. Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs… Continue reading Lok Virsa to organise week long programme on ‘Kashmiri folk crafts’ from Feb 1

Chinese film “Breaking the Silence” screened at Lok Virsa

Gilgit-Baltistan musicians enthrall audience at Lok Mela

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club on Saturday screened a Chinese film: “Breaking the Silence”. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed and a large number of people from different walks of life participated in the screening. Dr. Fouzia Saeed welcomed the participants and said that Mandwa Film Club on weekly basis… Continue reading Chinese film “Breaking the Silence” screened at Lok Virsa

8th wonder of the world status for Kanishka’s stupa at Peshawar suggested

PESHAWAR, January 27 (APP): Renowned historian and scholar, Dr. Sayed Amjad Hussain has suggested for declaring historic Kanishka’s stupa in Peshawar as the ‘8th wonder of world’. Delivering a lecture titled as ‘Kaniskhka Vihara, An Ancient Peepal Tree and A Sacred Begging Bowl here at Victoria Hall of Peshawar Museum, Dr. Amjad said the imposing Kanishka stupa which… Continue reading 8th wonder of the world status for Kanishka’s stupa at Peshawar suggested

Classical dance to be performed on Feb 1 at PNCA

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is going to organise classical dance and instrumental performances in collaboration with Mausikar Welfare Trust on February 1. According to a PNCA official, classical artists including Adnan Jehangir, Aman Mawaz, Nadya, Iftikhar, Bharat Natyam and Kamran Ali would present Khattak dance and other classical dances on… Continue reading Classical dance to be performed on Feb 1 at PNCA

Creativity, innovation can help strengthen economy: Ahsan Iqbal

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said artistic endeavours based on creativity and innovation could help strengthen the country’s economy. “No society can survive without bringing creativity and innovation in their work following the modern trends,” he, addressing concluding ceremony of three-day National Calligraphy Exhibition as a chief guest,… Continue reading Creativity, innovation can help strengthen economy: Ahsan Iqbal

American embassy opens doors to showcase permanent art installation

Ambassador Hale inaugurates Rs 24 mln reconstructed Counter Terrorism Department Building

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): American Ambassador David Hale, Thursday welcomed 100 young Pakistanis to an Open House at the American embassy showcasing the new artwork installed under the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies (AIE) programme. According to an announcement by the US embassy, more than 40 pieces, by both American and Pakistani artists, make up the… Continue reading American embassy opens doors to showcase permanent art installation

Revival of language, arts, culture instrumental to bring peace in society: Sardar Masood

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan Thursday said revival of language, art and culture can play instrumental role for maintaining peace in the society and promoting soft image of the country. He was addressing at the concluding ceremony of three-day National Calligraphy Exhibition arranged by National History and Literary… Continue reading Revival of language, arts, culture instrumental to bring peace in society: Sardar Masood

PNCA to organize youth contest of short films on CPEC

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is holding a youth contest of short films, documentaries, photomontages and digital stories about the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The contest is aimed to introduce and highlight the art and culture along the Silk Route from Khunjrab Pass to Gwadar, an official of… Continue reading PNCA to organize youth contest of short films on CPEC

Rich tribute paid to Ustad Shaukat Hussain

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) on Thursday evening paid rich tribute to renowned folk artist Ustad Mian Shaukat Hussain. The programme started with performances by Raza Shaukat Hussain, renowned singers Shafqat Salamat Ali and Israr Chishti who also shared their views on the occasion. Ustad Mian Shaukat… Continue reading Rich tribute paid to Ustad Shaukat Hussain

PAL to organize weekly book bazaar from Friday

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP):Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) will organize two-day Weekly book bazaar here at premises of Academy from Friday. The publishers and book sellers of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi will set up their stalls at weekly book bazaar. The bazaar would start working from 9:00 am till 7:00 pm. Books on various subjects would… Continue reading PAL to organize weekly book bazaar from Friday

PNCA to organize CPEC “Cultural Caravan”

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has planed to record the changing scenarios of the China Pakistan Econmoc Corridor (CPEC) Route creatively by organizing a “Cultural Caravan” in collaboration with Chinese Counterparts. The Cultural Caravan will comprise sixteen experts in Film Making, Painting, Music, Photography and Choreography, an official of… Continue reading PNCA to organize CPEC “Cultural Caravan”

National Security Advisor for unity to make Pakistan prosperous

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): National Security Adviser Gen (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua Wednesday urged the nation to bring unity and solidarity among its ranks to move further ahead on the path to progress and prosperity. Speaking at the second day of National Calligraphy Exhibition arranged by National History and Literary Heritage (NHLH) Division in collaboration… Continue reading National Security Advisor for unity to make Pakistan prosperous

Pakistan Mother Languages Literature Festival on Feb 18

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): Indus Cultural Forum would organize a two-day “Pakistan Mother Languages Literature Festival” in collaboration with Lok Virsa and Strengthening Participatory Organisation (SPO) from February 18 to 19. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP that the two-day event would be a unique opportunity to experience Pakistan’s linguistic and cultural diversity. She said that more… Continue reading Pakistan Mother Languages Literature Festival on Feb 18

Pakistan to arrange International Calligraphy Exhibition this year

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Pakistan will organize International Calligraphy Exhibition this year to promote the magnificent ancient art of calligraphy and motivate calligraphers to achieve excellence in their artistic endeavours. This was announced by Advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage, Irfan Siddiqui while addressing the inauguration ceremony of three-day National Calligraphy… Continue reading Pakistan to arrange International Calligraphy Exhibition this year

President for promotion of Islamic calligraphy to further strengthen unity

APP102-24 ISLAMABAD: January 24 - President Mamnoon Hussain addressing the audience after inaugurating “Noon Wal Qalam” Exhibition in PNCA. APP

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday stressed upon promotion and revival of Islamic calligraphy, alluding to its binding impacts upon deepening the bonds of unity and harmony among the Muslim Ummah. He was addressing a gathering after attending an exhibition ‘Noon wa Kalam’ arranged at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) and showcased… Continue reading President for promotion of Islamic calligraphy to further strengthen unity

Tribute to be paid to Ustad Shaukat Hussain on Jan 26 at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) will pay tribute to renowned folk artist Ustad Mian Shaukat Hussain on January 26. Ustad Mian Shaukat Hussain, a renowned Tabla player who belonged to the Punjab gharana of tabla-playing music artists. Mian Shaukat Hussain was born to a family of professional… Continue reading Tribute to be paid to Ustad Shaukat Hussain on Jan 26 at Lok Virsa

Wall painting by renowned cartoonist inaugurated at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Wall painting by a renowned cartoonist Sabir Nazar and six of his students, featuring cultural diversity of all regions of Pakistan, inaugurated here at Lok Virsa. Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Fouzia Saeed, Cartoonist Sabir Nazar and his students briefed the media on Lok Virsa’s initiative of new cultural narrative for Pakistan youth.… Continue reading Wall painting by renowned cartoonist inaugurated at Lok Virsa

National Calligraphy Exhibition to open from January 24; showcase 100 art pieces

APP03-23 ISLAMABAD: January 23 - Calligraphers busy in final arrangements for National Calligraphy Exhibition to be inaugurated the next day organizes by the Ministry of National Heritage. APP photo by Irfan Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23, (APP): Three-day `National Calligraphy Exhibition’ will open from January 24 (Tuesday) in the federal capital with display of more than 100 exquisite calligraphy art pieces of prominent calligraphers from across the country, reinvigorating this glorious art. The exhibition is being arranged National History and Literary Heritage (NHLH) Division in collaboration with National Book Foundation at National Arts Gallery,… Continue reading National Calligraphy Exhibition to open from January 24; showcase 100 art pieces

Music classes in full swing at Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Music classes are in full swing here at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa). Ustad Adnan Haider, Ustad Salman, Ustad Shams, Dr. Abrar and Azam Bakhshi, Bilal Bakhshi are conducting music classes in various musical genres including Rubab, Bansuri, Singing, Harmonium and vocal training basic courses to the… Continue reading Music classes in full swing at Lok Virsa

MD PTDC participates Fitur 2017 Tourism Exhibition held at Madrid

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Abdul Ghafoor participated in five- day Fitur 2017 Tourism Exhibition held at Madrid Spain on the special invivation of Talib Refi, Secretary General UN-WTO. This is the first time in last three decades that Pakistan was given representation in this FITUR tourism fair, which… Continue reading MD PTDC participates Fitur 2017 Tourism Exhibition held at Madrid

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