CCCP launches online documentary series “Tibet Story”

ISLAMABAD: China Cultural Centre in Pakistan (CCCP) on Sunday launched online documentary series “Tibet Story”. The third series of Tibet documentaries composed of four episodes, namely Highland Dancers, Watchmen in the Barley Field, the Mask God and Symphony of Heaven and Earth, said a press release. Through telling stories about intangible cultural heritage and how […]

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PAL to organize Jashn-e-Azadi Mushaira in Sindhi language

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) would organize online Jashn-e-Azadi Mushaira in Sindhi language on August 26. Eminent scholars Asad Jamal Pali and Abid Mazhar would preside over the Mushaira, said a press release issued here. Renowned scholar, poets Ahmad Sultan Khoso, Niaz Pattu, Sahir Rao will be chief guests. While Akhtar Dargahi, Najma Noor, […]

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Lok Virsa to launch ‘Artisan Emporium’ soon: ED

ISLAMABAD: National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage-Lok Virsa (NIFTH) was planning to launch ‘Artisan Emporium’ soon to facilitate local artisan of the country in getting due share and acknowledgment of their artwork. Talking to reporter, Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali on Sunday said, “The program will ensure proper showcasing of the art pieces, […]

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China’s telecom sector registers stable growth in Jan-July

ISLAMABAD: China’s telecommunications industry posted stable growth in the first seven months of the year, official data shows. The combined industrial revenue totalled 872.1 billion yuan (about $134.2 billion) in the January-July period, up by 8.7 percent year on year, according to the China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The growth rate was 5.6 […]

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Hunerkada to organize classes of textile & fashion short courses

ISLAMABAD: Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts announced to organize classes of textile and fashion designing short courses aiming at promoting arts and fashion skills in the field of traditional culture. According to Hunerkada officials, the registration process was started for 3 months, 6 months, and one year programme. Head of Hunerkada Amna Shah […]

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Govt increased corona vaccination jabs to cover maximum population: Nausheen Hamid

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Health Secretary Dr Nausheen Hamid Sunday said that around 30% of door-to-door corona vaccine inculcation was being increased in various parts of country to cover maximum target adult population till end of year 2021. Talking to PTV news channel, she said the vaccination targets set by the NCOC would be achieved soon and […]

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PNCA planning to resume online weekly talent hunt music edition

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is planning to resume online weekly talent hunt singing and music edition. The arts council has started this special programme for the promotion of classical and semi-classical folk music, modern and pop singing among the younger generation and to groom hidden talent at National Art Gallery, an […]

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