Registration opens for Punjab Music Competition-2024

FAISALABAD, Apr 17 (APP):In order to find new talent, the Punjab Arts Council has announced the First Punjab Music Competition-2024. According to arts council spokesperson here on Wednesday, the interested singers between the ages of 14 to 30 years could participate in the competition, which would be held at district, divisional and provincial level. The… Continue reading Registration opens for Punjab Music Competition-2024

‘Nautanki’ filled with positive life experiences, says emerging singer Hasan Raheem

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Hailing to fame through his unique R&B vibe, recent music sensation Hasan Raheem shared the titbits of his newly released album ‘Nautanki’ stating it’s a “depiction of his progressive phase”. Surviving a massive troll over social media, Nautanki witnessed mixed responses due to its distinctive approach of showcasing creativity and art… Continue reading ‘Nautanki’ filled with positive life experiences, says emerging singer Hasan Raheem

Arooj Aftab becomes first-ever Pakistani female singer to win Grammy award

NEW YORK, Apr 04 (APP): Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab has created history, winning a Grammy, a major annual American entertainment award, to become the first-ever Pakistani woman to receive the prestigious trophy at a glittering ceremony in Las Vegas where the industry’s top musical stars and icons were present. Arooj, 37, won the award for… Continue reading Arooj Aftab becomes first-ever Pakistani female singer to win Grammy award

Music maestro Alamgir coming back soon

MULTAN, Feb 27 (APP): Living legend, Alamgir, who may safely be dubbed as “Father of Pop Music” in Pakistan, is making his comeback in music industry soon for which he recorded his four new songs. “ I have recorded four new songs and is making my comeback soon as I’m completely fit after kidney transplantation.… Continue reading Music maestro Alamgir coming back soon

Demise of Lata Mangeshkar marks end of an era in music: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Sunday that demise of famous Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar marked the end of an era of music. In a tweet, Chaudhry Fawad said that Lata ruled the world for decades and the magic of her voice will live on forever. He said… Continue reading Demise of Lata Mangeshkar marks end of an era in music: Fawad

Promotion of art, culture vital for effective presentation of national narrative: Fawad

Over 4,000 Fijians in evacuation centers due to tropical cyclone

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday underlined the need for promoting film, drama, music and culture to effectively present national narrative at the international level. Addressing a signing ceremony of a MoU signed between Ministry of Information, National Arts Council and PTV regarding National Entertainment Awards, he said… Continue reading Promotion of art, culture vital for effective presentation of national narrative: Fawad

Music giant Nisar Bazmi was clamberer as composer

By Jehangir Khan Tareen MULTAN, Dec 01 (APP): Acclaimed music maestro, Nisar Bazmi, was well versed with use of orchestra which resulted into superb and evergreen songs for Pakistan film industry. Talking to APP in connection with 97th birth anniversary of music maestro, known composer Ustad Sagheer Ahmad said that Nisar Bazmi was master of… Continue reading Music giant Nisar Bazmi was clamberer as composer

Saira Peter’s performance stuns audience at int’l Mystic Music Festival, Turkey

Saira Peter’s performance stuns audience at int'l Mystic Music Festival, Turkey

ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP):Pakistan first sufi opera singer Saira Peter has captivated the hearts of audience at International Mystic (Music) Festival in Konya, Turkey, where she performed to pay tribute to Maulana Rumi, the great Sufi poet. The unique colours of Saira’s own sufi compositions, particularly a qawwali of Maulana Rumi’s poetry in Persian and… Continue reading Saira Peter’s performance stuns audience at int’l Mystic Music Festival, Turkey

Three days Food and Music Festival starts

APP09-130321 ISLAMABAD: March 13 – A lady preparing and displaying traditional food to attract the visitors during the "Islamabad Taste Festival (Food & Music)" at Jinnah Convention Center. APP photo by Saleem Rana

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with the Media Sniffers International (Pvt.) Ltd., and Eleven Production has organized a three days food and music festival titled “Islamabad Taste” here at Jinnah Convention Centre. The festival was formally inaugurated by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President ICCI and the… Continue reading Three days Food and Music Festival starts

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