Tag: Culture

France to assist Pakistan in conservation of archaeological sites

  ISLAMABAD: France will extend technical assistance to Pakistan for the conservation of archaeological sites and enhance mutual cooperation in the fields of literature, arts...

NAC, CPEC Cultural Caravan festival concluding Monday

ISLAMABAD: The grand cultural events, National Artists Convention (NAC) and China-Pakistan-Economic-Corridor (CPEC) Cultural Caravan Festival, organized by the Pakistan National Council of the Arts...

Artists are custodians of culture, heritage: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb said the artists are custodians of culture and heritage and...

NA body approves Institute for Art and Culture Bill, 2018

  ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training discussed and unanimously approved ‘The Institute for Art and Culture Bill, 2018’. The...

Japanese calendars exhibition opens at RAC

RAWALPINDI: The annual Japanese Calendars Exhibition 2018, organised by the Japanese embassy in collaboration with the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC), started at the RAC...

Muslim ummah, Pakistan can promote soft image through calligraphy: President

  ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday said that calligraphy was a great artistic and cultural heritage of the Muslims and both the Muslim Ummah and...

Sindh culture, heritage is richest in the world: CM Sindh

By Sawan Khaskheli THATTA: Sindh Chief Minister,  Murad Ali Shah, addressed the first International Conference held at Makli, Thatta here on Saturday. He said that...

Speaking minds through art

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of ‘Safar-The Journey’, former Pakistan’s ambassador to the US Syeda Abida Hussain praised the struggle of the country’s young...

PM rules out divestment of govt-owned Roosevelt Hotel in New York

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said that Roosevelt Hotel in New York carried cultural significance for the country, which made its...

Qawwli, spirituality, dance and more: residents of Lahore throng Faiz International...

LAHORE:  Faiz International Festival with its blend of classic and modern themes of discussion ranging from qawwali to the spiritual importance of cities, dance...

Two-day ‘Heritage Now’ kicks off at Alhamra Arts Council

BY FARHAN QADIR   LAHORE: A two-day event ‘Heritage Now’ is being held at Lahore Alhamra Arts Council over the weekend with an aim to promote...

Festival announced to celebrate heritage of Pakistan

LAHORE: A 2-day festival “Heritage Now” has been announced which will commence on October 21, in order to celebrate and reflect upon the cultural heritage...

Rooftop Theater to reopen at Lok Virsa after 10 years

ISLAMABAD: After remaining closed for at least 10 years, Lok Virsa’s Rooftop Theater will be opened for public on Sunday. The theater will be...

Gender is new battleground in culture wars

With a wave of films, television series and art show championing "gender fluidity" -- and catwalks awash with "gender neutral" models and clothes --...

Pakistan keen to develop cultural linkages with Cuba: Marriyum 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is keen to develop cultural linkages with Cuba as cultures help people connect with each other to understand their diverse traits, values and traditions. Minister of...

Afghan consul general calls for joint efforts to cope common challenges

PESHAWAR: Afghan Consul General in Peshawar Abdul Waheed Poyan has expressed optimism that the ongoing tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan will be resolved, and...

Turkish archaeologists discuss restoration of Punjab’s cultural heritage

LAHORE: A delegation of Ministry of Culture & Tourism from Turkey called on Punjab Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Shamail Ahmad Khawaja at Civil Secretariat, Lahore....