Culture

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended warm greetings to the Hindu community and other religious minorities on the occasion of Diwali, describing the festival as a “beautiful message of joy, peace and tolerance.” Addressing a special ceremony held at the Prime Minister’s House, attended by senior religious leaders, diplomats, members of minority communities,…

Islamabad: The Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, Mr. Cheng Peng, visited the SilkRoad Culture Centre (SRCC) in Islamabad. Mr. Jamal Shah, Chairman of SRCC, warmly received him upon arrival and escorted him through the center’s facilities, where Mr. Cheng appreciated the diverse initiatives aimed at strengthening cultural…

Islamabad:Ambreen Jan, Secretary Information and Broadcasting,  and, Iqbal Hussain Khan Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, held a productive meeting on Monday to explore avenues for strengthening media cooperation and fostering people-to-people connections between the two countries. The discussions, held at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, centered on leveraging shared historical and cultural ties to…

Abu Dhabi: The Pakistan Embassy in the UAE celebrated Christmas with the Pakistani Christian expatriate community in a festive event. The gathering was attended by a large number of Christian families residing in the UAE, alongside Embassy officials. The celebration aimed to promote interfaith harmony and reflect Pakistan’s diverse and inclusive culture. Ambassador Faisal Niaz…

Islamabad : The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Lightstone Publishers, is all set to host the 9th edition of the “Adab Festival Pakistan” in Islamabad on Sunday, December 22, 2024. This premier literary and cultural event will be held at the Institute’s premises from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Joint hosting…

ISLAMABAD : The Swedish Embassy celebrated the traditional Lucia Day on Friday, offering Islamabad a glimpse into Swedish culture. The event, centered on light, unity, and hope, brought together guests from diverse backgrounds to experience a cherished Nordic custom that symbolizes optimism during the year’s darkest period. The evening’s highlight was the enchanting Lucia procession,…

ISLAMABAD: The launch of the first-ever Silk Road Culture Centre (SRCC) in Islamabad on Tuesday marked a milestone in promoting cultural exchange and fostering global harmony. The historic event witnessed an impressive gathering of diplomats, ambassadors, and cultural enthusiasts from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, symbolizing the spirit of shared heritage and international collaboration. Federal Minister for…

Islamabad — Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, met with Emin Cohodarevic, the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Pakistan, to discuss avenues for youth collaboration between the two nations. The meeting emphasized mutual goals in empowering young people through strategic partnerships and skill-building initiatives. Ambassador Cohodarevic highlighted Bosnia’s interest…

Islamabad: The Australian High Commissioner, Neil Hawkins, launched a unique bus art initiative today, celebrating 40 years of agricultural cooperation between Australia and Pakistan. The initiative, in collaboration with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), features artwork aimed at promoting water conservation and sustainable farming practices. Renowned Pakistani cartoonist and Australian alumnus Nigar…