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Lok Virsa to organize summer camp for Sindhi, Pashtu languages

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ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa has decided to organize a month long summer camp in Sindhi and Pashtu languages from July 12 to August 11.

The objective of the camp is to create ownership among children regarding Pakistan’s languages and cultural heritage, to provide them an orientation about Sindhi and Pashtoon cultures and to re-affirm our identity of being multi-cultural and pluralistic country.

The participants will also learn about poetry, music and festivals of Sindhi and Pashtoon cultures. Lok Virsa invited children to join this camp learn know how about Sindhi and Pashtu languages.

Registration is open and per child charges are Rs 3000, including
refreshments.

Book entitled `Drama Aur Punjabi Dramay ki Tareekh’ launched

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Two-day book bazaar concludes on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): A book entitled “Drama Aur Punjabi
Dramay ki Tareekh” written by renowned scholar, researcher and author
Professor Dr. Inam ul Haq Javeid has been published, says a press release.

It consists of 206 pages with a price of Rs 450. This book was published by `Alfaisal Nasharaan’publishers.

This book is consist of 3 Parts in which he has given a details when
drama was started first, script writing, start of Punjabi drama, Radio Drama,Television drama, Stage drama etc added that Academic contents of Punjabi drama have been collected at one place for researchers, Teachers and students.

The Dr Inam is a well reputed literary figure who did an MA (Urdu) and (Punjabi) with distinction and later on obtained a degree of PhD from Punjab University, Lahore.

Professor Dr. Inam-ul-Haq Javeid has served in “Idara-e-Farogh-e-Qaumi Zubaan” (Muqtadira) Islamabad, Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, and Al-Khair University on key posts.

At present, he is working as managing director of National Book Foundation (NBF),Islamabad.

The author has more than 50 books (on different topics) to his credit.
He has earned many national and international awards, including `Pride of Performance’ in recognition to his long services in the field of literature, research, education, translation and poetry.

He has also vast experience in publishing and produced eight voluminous books related to 18 important languages being spoken in Pakistan.

Atta ul Haq Qasmi has mentioned that Dr. Inam ul Haq Javeid has not
only given a thorough detail of history of Punjabi Drama, besides he has also ginen a critical view of Punjabi drama beautifully.

Lok Virsa to organize a reference for legendary Qawwal Amjad Sabri

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ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa would organize a reference for the Legendary Qawwal (late) Amjad Sabri on June 30 Lal Band from Lahore also will join the reference and perform to pay tribute to the tradition which has to go on. Bakhshi Brothers, young singers from a related Qawal family of Bakhshi Qawals will also perform in the reference.

Dr. Fouzia Saeed, Executive Director Lok Virsa invited the people of twin cities of Islamabad/ Rawalpindi to attend a reference for the bearer of a great tradition of Sabri Qawaals. She said that Amjad Sabri died at age 46 but will live on like his forefathers did in the creative expression of the coming generations.

She said that Lok Virsa is inviting our young music players to pay the respects and show that our music has been there for centuries and will continue in the centuries to come.

Irfan Siddiqui receives holy Relics from Sri Lanka delegation

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ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on National
History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui received holy
relics from Sri Lankan delegation led by S.B.Navinna Minister for
Internal Affairs and Cultural Affairs, here on Monday at his ministry.

The delegation comprised of Minister S.B.Navinna, Prof.
Kollupitiya Mahinda Sangarakhita Thero, Ms. Navinna daughter of the
Minister, K.P. Dayaratne, Private Staff of the Prime Minister and
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan Maj. Gen (R) C.P.
Lokuketagodage.

National History and Literary Division Secretary S Mohsin Haqqani, Joint Secretary Mashhood Mirza and other senior officials of the division were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Advisor to Prime Minister said great occasion for us to receive the Holy relics.

He said that after a gap of five years, Pakistan has sent Gandharan Relics of Lord Buddha for a month long exposition in Sri Lanka, for the Buddhist devotees, from May 19 to June 26 on the occasion of Visak Festival in Sri Lanka.

He said that this exhibition was promised by our Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif during his visit to Sri Lanka in January, 2016, adding that he has offered to send the holy relics of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka on regular basis.

He said that after a month long exposition these Buddha relics are returned to Pakistan by delegation led by Minister for Internal Affairs and Cultural Affairs Sri Lanka.

Advisor to Prime Minister said that Sri Lanka and Pakistan inherits rich cultural heritage and strong cultural relations deep rooted in our history, adding that the ties become stronger due to the peace loving religion of Buddhism which is the common feature of our glorious past.

Irfan Siddiqui said that being custodian of the Buddhist heritage of Gandhara, the government of Pakistan is equally participating and celebrating Visak festival.

He said that to renew our deep cultural relations we organize a fist ever Buddhist pilgrimage to the holy places of Buddhism in Taxila and Takht e Bhai, for Buddhist monks and devotees and media persons from Sri Lanka.

He said that the holy relics must contribute to the spiritual satisfaction of people of Sri Lanka.

He said that Pakistan would like to extend ties with Sri Lanka in other fields of life including exchange of Literature, adding that the exchange of literature would also play vital role in under standing the culture of the two countries.

Irfan Siddiqui said that Pakistan would also invite other Bhudist countries people to visit these holy places.

Sri Lankan Minister for Internal Affairs and Cultural Affairs S.B.Navinna appreciated the gesture of the friendship expressed by the prime minister and the adviser to the PM on National History and Literary Heritage for sending sacred relics to Sri Lanka for public exposition during Visakha festival and said it gave a great message of peace, tolerance and harmony between the two countries.

He said that the holy relics exhibited at 17 places across Sri Lanka and thousands of people offered visit to see once glance of the Holy relics.

Later, the Sri Lankan delegation visited Taxila Museum. During the visit the delegation offered their religious rituals and prayed at Taxila Museum.

The delegation members thanked the Pakistan government for the
warm welcome and hospitality extended to them.

First business session of IMC held

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ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): The first business session of Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (IMC), held here on Monday with Mayor Sheikh Anser Aziz in chair.

The 77 members of IMC have completed their registration during the session.

Addressing with session, the Mayor said that citizens are important and all out efforts would be made to provide them basic civic facilities.

He said it was the desire of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to provide equal facilities to rural and urban areas of Islamabad and city would be developed according to international standards.

He said it would be priorities of IMC to improve the road network and street lights system in the city.

Sheikh Anser said youths are our asset and local body of capital will provide all facilities to them and play grounds would also be constructed as per international standards.

He said sewerage system will also be upgraded adding that to meet the requirements of water main pipe line would be laid from Ghazi Brotha to Islamabad and all restrictions have been removed in this regard and work would be started soon.

He said the Prime Minister has give approval for the town hall. Mayor said to improve the transport system in the capital the modern busses would be launched and proper taxi system will be introduced.

The opposition leader of IMC Ali Awan assured his full support to the corporation to run its matters in a smooth manners.

Rs 42 billion allocated under PSDP for Dasu dam

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ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): The federal government has allocated Rs 42 billion under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the year 2016-17 for Dasu hydropower project, being constructed to generate 4,500 MW of electricity.

The dam to be completed in two stages, would add 2160 MW electricity to the national grid in first stage.

According to official sources in the Ministry of Planning, Development
and Reforms here on Monday, the PML-N government had pledged to resolve the chronic energy crisis in the country before coming to power and demonstrated its commitment when it was able to bring down the loadshedding hours to six to eight hours compared to 18-20 hours in 2013.

The development of indigenous energy resources, such as coal, hydro,
alternative and renewable sources, is critical for sustainable economic
growth, as envisaged in the Vision 2025.

As a result of government continued focus, the energy sector is one of
the major recipients of Federal PSDP share.

It may be mentioned here that the Dasu Dam is a gravity dam currently
being constructed on the Indus River near Dasu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (KPK).

The 242 meter (794 feet) tall dam will support a 4,320 MW hydroelectric power station which will be built in two 2,160 MW stages.
Water from the reservoir will be diverted to the power station located
about 3.5 km downstream.

The first stage was approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council on March 29, 2014. It will cost an estimated US$ 4.278 billion.

Timely completion of Lahore-Karachi section of Motorway NHA priority

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Hassanabdal-Havelain Motorway to become operational by December 2017

ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): The present government attaches top
priority to construction of highways and for this purpose hefty amount has been allocated in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the fiscal year 2016-17.

Rs. 34 billion have been earmarked for 230 km Lahore-Abdul Hakeem section of Lahore-Karachi portion of the Motorway, an official source said.

He said for 397 km Multan-Sukkur Section of the same motorway
Rs 19 billion have been earmarked.

He said that PKM was part of the $46 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, aimed at upgrading and expanding
Pakistan’s infrastructure.

He said in view of current allocations, the NHA’s priority would be completing ongoing projects within the given timeframe, therefore, a major chunk of allocation would be spent on ongoing projects.

Other important project for which Rs 22 billion are allocated is Hakla-D.I Khan Motorway which will also form part of the western alignment of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on May 17 had performed
the ground-breaking of the Motorway, which will start from Peshawar-
Islamabad Motorway near Tarnol Inter-change and end at Yarak
near D I Khan. This project is an important part of the western
route of CPEC that stands among the priorities of the government.

The 285 km-long Hakla-D I Khan Motorway will be completed in
two years at a cost of more than Rs 142 billion. From D I Khan,
this Motorway will be linked up with Mughalkot via N-50 in Balochistan.

Rs 16,500 million is allocated for the construction of 118 km Thakot-Havelian section of CPEC and Rs 4,651 million for Burhan-Havelian section,also part of CPEC.

He said for the construction of Faisalabad-Khanewal Expressway
(184km) M-4 (ADB) Rs7 billion have been allocated in the PSDP 2016-
17.

He said among 29 new schemes the mega project is Basima-
Khuzdar (110 km) N-30 which is part of CPEC for which Rs1.3 billion
have been allocated.

IMF board meeting accords approval to Pakistan’s 11th review

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ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): Lauding the economic performance
of Pakistan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday accorded approval to the 11th Review for Pakistan.

The Pak IMF talks for 11th review were held early last month,
a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance said.

The IMF board meeting also appreciated the reforms undertaken
by the present government in various sectors of the economy.

Foreign Office spokesman hosts Iftar for journalists

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Travel advisory issued for Pakistanis in South Sudan

ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): The Spokesman of Ministry of
Foreign Affairs Nafees Zakaria hosted an Iftar dinner for the
journalists of Islamabad here on Monday.

The occasion provided a good opportunity for an informal
and frank discussion on the foreign policy related issues and evolving regional and global scenario.

Senior officers of the Ministry also joined the gathering.

PCF invites foreign cyclists for race

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) has
sent invitations to five countries for participation in the national cycling event scheduled to be held in Khyber Agency in August.

Talking to APP, PCF secretary Azhar Ali Shah said the national cycling event will be held on August 25. “The race will begin from Bab-e-
Khyber and end at Torkham, bordering Afghanistan. The total distance from Jamrud to Torkham is around 73 kilometres,” he said.

He said we had sent invitations to Sri Lanka, Iran, Afghanistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.

“We have been assured full support by the administration of Khyber Agency,” he said.

He said the event would carry cash prize of $ 10,000.PCF aims to
hold events in tribal belt as to promote the game in these areas.

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