‘Voice of Potohar’ rings out
To encourage and provide a platform to the young talent of the region, the Punjab Council of the Arts - Rawalpindi (PUCAR) arranged an online musical night for 'Voice of Potohar'.
The talent on show for the musical evening was Hamza Ali, Robina Khan, Wazir Ali, Master Majeed, Samuel Frances and Ishaq Saqi. They performed Potohari folk songs.
Anti-Narcotics Force Director Riaz Soomro said that the event was an important step of the council to continue its cultural activities even during the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown.
He said such activities will not only provide a platform to the young talent but also offer healthy recreational entertainment to the public.
Punjab Arts Council-Rawalpindi Director Waqar Ahmed said that the council has started a series of online activities ever since the lockdown began, adding that the activities help keep talented artists engaged.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 13th, 2020.