Category: Culture & Heritage

ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP): A two-day weekly book Bazaar concluded here on Saturday. It was inagurated on Friday at premises of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL). Talking to APP an official said publishers and book sellers of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi had set up their stalls at weekly book bazaar. Books on various… Continue reading Two-day book Bazaar concludes

TOBA TEK SINGH Sept 23 (APP): Thousands of people warmly received Azadi Train on Friday at various Railway Stations including Gojra, Toba Tek Singh, Shorkot Cantt and Abdul Hakeem. A huge crowd of people was present at every Railway Station to welcome Azadi Train. A large numbers of students, families, administration and Railways officials were… Continue reading Azadi Train warmly received at Gojra, Shorkot cantt

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Nomad art gallery will organize a collectors exhibition ‘Entanglement 2016’ presented by seven young print makers here on September 24. In the exhibition the narratives are reflections of obstacles and challenges faced by girls and women in a patriarchal society, a press release said. A young artist Ramsha Ikhlaq told that,”My work… Continue reading Young print makers to present ‘Entanglement 2016’ at Nomad on Saturday

LAHORE, Sept 21 (APP): On the third day of All Pakistan Music Conference, an event titled “Gharano Ki Miraas” was held at the Al-hamra Hall here on Wednesday. Vocalists belonging to classical singers families across the country, including Chand Khan, Suraj Khan, Waris Ali Ballu, Ejaz Tawakkal, Nayab Ali, Inam Ali, Raza Shaukat, Amanat Mubarak… Continue reading “Gharano Ki Miras” held at Al-hamra

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): The Nomad Art Gallery would organize a book launching ceremony titled “The Pakish Identity – Re-imagining Pakistan through intelligent design” written by Danish Rahi here on Sep 22. The event include a creative, branding theory /design perspective which will be followed by a discussion with the author, a press release said.… Continue reading Nomad to organize presentation by Danish Rahi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, lok virsa would organize a folk music classes for adults and children soon. In the programme adults would get opportunity to learn folk singing, Rubab Playing, Saroz playing and Flute playing, a press release said. For weekend special workshop would be organize that include Folk dancing and… Continue reading Lok Virsa to start folk music classes

VEHARI Sept 20 (APP): Thousands of people on Tuesday warmly received Azadi Train here at Mandi Bure Wala, Vihari, Mailsi and Karor Pakka Railways stations. Azadi Train after a night stay at Pakpattan, resumed its journey to these areas. During two hours stays at various Railway Stations, thousands of people were present at these Railway Stations for… Continue reading Azadi Train warmly received at Mandi Bure Wala, Vehari

KARACHI, Sept 20 (APP): Two Korean cultural events are being organized in the metropolis on September 21 and 22. This was announced by the Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Kim Donggi on Monday night. He said that these include a food festival called ‘Taste of Korea’ on September 21 and a ‘Music and Friendship Night’ on… Continue reading Korean cultural events in city on Sept 21 & 22

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): Jharoka Art Gallery would organize a nine-day solo painting exhibition presented by Maj. Adnan Shahzad starting from September 29 here at Jharoka Art Gallery. Adnan Shahzad in his painting used oil paints to portray different social problems of society. The exhibition will continue till October 7, Sunday will be closed.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): Centuries old tradition of drum- beating to make weddings more enchanting is still alive in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi as they are seen frequntly in their traditional yellow attire on various places. The traditional drum-beaters waiting for customers are seen at Shamsabad, Chadni chowk besides other places in both the… Continue reading Drum-beaters gaining popularity in weddings

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): Nomad art gallery will organize a collectors exhibition ‘Entanglement 2016’ presented by seven young print makers here on September 24. In the exhibition the narratives are reflections of obstacles and challenges faced by girls and women in a patriarchal society, a press release said. A young artist Ramsha Ikhlaq told that,”My work… Continue reading Young print makers to present ‘Entanglement 2016’ at Nomad

USMAN WALA Sept 19 (APP): Azadi Train arranged by Pakistan Railways was warmly received at Khudian Khas and Usman Wala Railway Stations, district Mianwali. A large number of people including students were present at the Railway Station to welcome the Azadi Train. Member of National Assembly Malik Rashid Ahmad Khan who was also chief guest at the ceremony also… Continue reading Azadi Train gets warm welcome at Usman Wala

SAMBRIAL, Sept 17 (APP): Special Azadi Train arrived at Sambrial Railway Station early morning on Saturday. A huge number of people warmly welcomed Azadi Train at Sambrial Railway Station. On arrival of Train, the people specially students started chanting slogans “Pakistan Zindabad” and “welcome welcome Azadi Train welcome”. Azadi Train arranged by Pakistan Railways in collaboration… Continue reading Azadi Train arrives Sambrial

HARIPUR, Sep 15 (APP): Special Azadi Train on Thursday resumed its journey to remaining parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A large number of people including students and Railways officials warmly welcomed Azadi Train here at Taxila and Haripur Railway Stations. The historical galleries was also opened for the vistors. The visitors took keen interest in the… Continue reading Azadi Train resumes its journey

ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): The group exhibition of five young artists, which started on September 1, continues here at Nomad Gallery evincing keen interest among visitors. Fizza Siddiqui, Hira Shakir, Momina Momina, Samreen Asif and Usman Khalid have put on display their art work on different themes at the exhibition organized by Nomad Art Gallery… Continue reading Young artists’ group exhibition continues at Nomad

ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): National Book Foundation’s Shehr-e-Kitab has became literary and cultural hub where the book lovers may have books of their own choice at subsidised rates. The Shehr-e-Kitab Islamabad consists of 28 outlets. The management of NBF has introduced its Shehr-e-Kitab as a substitute literary point or Tea House for the visitors where… Continue reading Shehr-e-Kitab becomes literary, cultural hub

RAWALPINDI, Sept 12 (APP): Azadi Train will resume its journey to remaining cities of Punjab after Eid-ul-Azha on September 15. The train arrived at Rawalpindi Railway Station on Sunday midnight after visiting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa except Kohat, Sindh, Balochistan and most of the cities of Punjab. According to the schedule, the Azadi Train will depart for… Continue reading Azadi Train to resume its journey on Sept 15

RAWALPINDI, Sept 11 (APP): A photographic exhibition was held here at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) showcasing pictures and historical documents pertaining to Quaid i Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to highlight different aspects of his life. More than 100 rare pictures of the great leader were exhibited in connection with his 68th death anniversary. Additional Registrar… Continue reading Photographic exhibition on Quaid’s life