The ongoing three-day 15th Karachi Literature Festival concluded today.About more than twenty sessions and nine books launching ceremonies were held.On last day a key session was held on ‘Evolving federation: two steps forward one step back’ in which …
15th death anniversary of Urdu poet Shabnam Romani was observed
The fifteenth death anniversary of prominent Urdu poet, writer and columnist Shabnam Romani was observed on Saturday.
Shabnam Romani’s original name was Mirza Azim Baig Chughtai. He was born on 30th December 1928 in Shah Jahanpur. After the partition…
Death anniversary of renowned poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib observed
The155th death anniversary of renowned poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib was observed on Thursday.
Mirza Ghalib was born in Agra on December 27, 1797 and initially started his poetic passion in Persian language. Later, he also wrote poetry in Urdu lan…
Death anniversary of Zia Mohyeddin observed
The first death anniversary of legendary actor, orator, author and broadcaster Zia Mohyeddin was observed on Tuesday.
In a career spanning more than six decades in various disciplines, theatre remained Mohyeddin’s lifetime passion.
Zia Mohyeddin was…
Birth anniversary of legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz observed
The 113th birth anniversary of legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz was observed on Tuesday.
He was born on this day in Sialkot in 1911.
His collections of work include Naqsh-e-faryadi, Dast-e-Saba, Zindaan Naama and Sham-e-Sheher-e-Yaaran.
Faiz Ahmed Fa…
Three-day annual Faiz festival concludes in Lahore
The vibrant and culturally enriching 8th edition of the annual Faiz Festival concluded at the esteemed Lahore Arts Council today.
The annual festival is organized by the Faiz Foundation Trust in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council.
On the thi…
Death anniversary of legendary artist Qazi Wajid observed
Sixth death anniversary of legendary Radio and TV artist Qazi Wajid was observed on Sunday.
Qazi Wajid started his career from Radio Pakistan and remained associated with the national broadcaster for 25 years.
Some of his famous dramas included Tale…
Death anniversary of actress Nighat Butt observed
The 4th death anniversary of renowned television and film actress Nighat Butt was observed today.
Nighat Butt worked in Showbiz for around three decades.
She gave exceptional performances in various TV plays including Pyaas, Landa Bazaar, Khwahish a…