Calligraphy exhibition held at F-9 Park By: APP on March 30, 2022ISLAMABAD: An exhibition of calligraphy was held here at the art gallery situated at F-9 park under the auspices of the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The renowned artist Shabana Manzoor had brought art pieces of calligraphy portraits engraved in mirrors. The exhibition was inaugurated by CDA member finance Rana Shakeel Ahmed the other day. Member […]
Sartyoon Sang Crafts Exhibition begins on March 25 By: APP on March 23, 2022KARACHI: Sindh Rural Support Organisation (SRSO) will hold a 3-day exhibition in Karachi, starting from March 25. The Sartyoon Sang Crafts Exhibition will continue in Ocean Mall, Clifton Karachi from March 25, 26 and 27, 2022 (11 am to 11 pm), said a release here on Wednesday. The exhibition will bring a variety of traditional […]
PNCA arranges spring festival ‘Nowruz’ celebrations from tomorrow By: APP on March 16, 2022ISLAMABAD, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with Burushaski Research Academy would arrange a grand spring festival ‘Nowruz Celebrations’ on Thursday (March 17) aiming to showcase culture and traditional heritage of the provinces. Talking to APP, official of PNCA Masroor Ali Shah said,”The show would include music and dance performances by artists […]
NIFTH to announce special programmes for female folk artists By: APP on March 15, 2022 NIFTH to announce special programmes for female folk artists ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage-Lok Virsa would announce to arrange special programs for women entrepreneurs including female folk artists next week aiming to provide a platform where they could showcase their inner artistic talent. Talking to APP, an […]
Talent has no limitations By: Kashaf Alvi on February 13, 2022In our hustling lives to survive, we are merely making a difference in society. We follow the same routine as thousands of other people in our country. On the other hand, there are some heroes who struggle to find a platform for their recognition, every single day. All they need is acknowledgment and equal opportunities […]
Sadequain’s work celebrated on his 35th death anniversary By: Web Desk on February 12, 2022The banner 101 Incredible Legends of Pakistan, on Saturday, organized an event to celebrate the legacy of our legendary artist and poet Sadequain on his 35th death anniversary. The event was sponsored by 101 Incredible Women of Power and The Sadequain Foundation USA. The names on discussion panel included Mr. Shahnawaz Zaidi, Mr. Zulfiqar Ahmed […]
Making the most of 2022 By: Kashaf Alvi on January 2, 2022By: Kashaf Alvi Hello, my dear Deaf Community! Harness your power to steer your life towards a new and meaningful Direction. Let’s ‘make the most of it’ in 2022. Failing to acknowledge the talents of the deaf community and ignoring their unique competencies is inevitably a huge misfortune. Most Deaf people are not allowed […]
Hero worship in Sufi tradition By: Mir Hadi Abbas on December 16, 2021Who is called a real hero? What role a hero can play in someone’s life? What should be the criteria to call someone a hero? These questions often pique my curiosity about heroes. Having a degree in English Literature, we were trained to praise Bertolt Brecht’s famous lines in The Life of Galileo. When Galileo’s […]
Four-day long International Urdu Conference to be started today By: Web Desk on December 9, 2021The 14th International Urdu Conference will start in Arts Council Karachi today (Thursday). In the conference, hundreds of literary personalities and cultural representatives will participate to make it more captivating. The conference will be 4-day long and it is scheduled with more than 50 sessions. Moreover, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah will inaugurate the […]
Nobel literature winner Gurnah to receive medal in UK By: AFP on December 6, 2021British novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah, winner of this year’s Nobel Prize for Literature, will on Monday receive his medal in London. Gurnah, 72, won the Literature Prize in October for his novels unflinchingly portraying the effects of colonialism and the plight of refugees. The Swedish ambassador to London, Mikaela Kumlin Granit, will present the writer with […]