Tag: cultural heritage

‘Cultural heritage sites’ protection crucial for nation’s economic growth: minister

ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Syed Jamal Shah Thursday said that it was important to  preserve the cultural heritage sites of the country and promote artistic growth among the youth. Talking to a Private news channel, minister said that caretaker government was actively working to promote calligraphy in madaris… Continue reading ‘Cultural heritage sites’ protection crucial for nation’s economic growth: minister

US, Pakistan sign agreement to protect Pakistan’s cultural heritage

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):United States and Pakistan here on Tuesday signed an agreement to protect Pakistan’s cultural heritage.         US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Pakistan Secretary of National Heritage and Culture Humaira Ahmed signed the  agreement, said a news release issued by the embassy.         The agreement… Continue reading US, Pakistan sign agreement to protect Pakistan’s cultural heritage

Lok Virsa uploads musical night’s videos

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage –Lok Virsa has uploaded the musical night’s videos of ‘ten-day Lok Mela 2020’ on its official websites for its audience. Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali told APP that the previous old videos were not in a proper form so they have uploaded it again… Continue reading Lok Virsa uploads musical night’s videos

Lok Virsa plans to establish heritage museums in big cities

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP):The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) has planned to establish heritage Museum in every major city of the country to preserve local and regional history of cultural heritage. In an exclusive interview with APP Executive Director Lok Virsa, Talha Ali Khan Khushvaha on Sunday said Lok virsa was… Continue reading Lok Virsa plans to establish heritage museums in big cities

Pakistan is the land of enchanting valleys and beautiful high mountains: Shafqat Mehmood

ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood said Pakistan was a land of enchanting valleys, beautiful high mountains, besides having rich cultural and historical sites, enough to attract domestic and foreign tourists. He expressed these views as a chief guest during a book launching ceremony titled ” From Landi… Continue reading Pakistan is the land of enchanting valleys and beautiful high mountains: Shafqat Mehmood

Heritage Library continues to serve cultural heritage of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):”Heritage Library” at the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) is devoted to provide assistance to scholars, students, common citizens on folklore and cultural heritage. It is purely dedicated for accumulating field research, collecting cultural studies, oral traditions, indigenous cultural, inheritance and traditional culture. Library offers unparalleled opportunities for… Continue reading Heritage Library continues to serve cultural heritage of Pakistan

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