Pop music organisers ask international stars to conform to India's cultural norms - Times of India

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CM terms Metro Bus a cultural change - The Nation, Pakistan

LAHORE - Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the provincial government is introducing a new transport culture in the shape of metro bus service through which commuters will not only get rid of uncomfortable and old traveling means but they will reach their destination on time through rapid and comfortable transport.
Addressing the meeting held to review the progress on the project of metro bus service on Sunday, he said the work on the project of metro bus service was going on speedily. He said this project was a revolution in the public transport sector which will help transform the public transport system according to international standard.
Shahbaz Sharif said the project of metro bus service reflected the public service vision of Punjab government. He said under this vision, government resources were being utilised for improving the condition of common man and the development work on the first phase of 32 kilometer long metro bus service project from Gajumata to Shahdara was being carried out speedily. The chief minister said the bus stops of metro bus service had been designed keeping in view the needs of the passengers where level boarding would be arranged for the disabled and old age passengers for boarding in the bus. He said that the passengers would feel comfort due to facility of fan, potable water and clean toilets on these bus stops.
Terming the project of metro bus service a great cultural change in public transport system in Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif directed that the provision of facility of escalators for disabled passengers should also be considered. He said that the air-conditioned bus service in the hot weather of Punjab was not less than a blessing for citizens. He said the uncomfortable traveling means like chingchi and old buses were against the human dignity. Therefore, comfortable and rapid public transport of international standard is being introduced for commuters, he added.
Shahbaz Sharif said women, students, disabled and common man equally benefit from this facility. He said that due to the high standard of metro bus service, the people belonging to elite segment will also prefer to travel with common man in these buses as this service will be rapid, comfortable and reliable. Shahbaz Sharif directed that beautiful landscaping of flyovers be made coming in the route of metro bus service.
He said that due to use of horticulture expertise, the concrete structure will give an eye-catching look naturally. Earlier, representative of NESPAK Azhar Masood informed the meeting about various technical aspects of metro bus service.
Chairman Lahore Transport Company Khawaja Ahmad Hasaan, Vice Chairman Mehr Ishtiaq Ahmad, Head of Metro Bus Authority Sibtain Fazl-e-Haleem, Chairman Planning & Development, Provincial Secretaries, DG LDA and other officers attended the meeting.

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Pak-China cultural show wins hearts & minds - Pakistan Observer

Islamabad?The spectacular performances by Chinese and Pakistani artistes at a cultural show was a delightful expression of the decades old friendship and love shared by the people of Pakistan and China.

The musical evening, enjoyed by many Sunday, was arranged by Pakistan National Council of the Arts to honour the visiting youth delegation from People?s Republic of China. The visit of 100-member China Youth delegation is expected to develop interactions between the youth of Pakistan and China to promote lasting friendly relations between the two countries.

The cultural show featured special performances, folk dances and songs, by Pakistani and Chinese artists, enticing the audience with the rich sound of melodies and spectacular presentations.

The colourful performance kicked off with a Gypsy Joy Dance by the local artists to greet the Chinese guests. In response, the affable Chinese artists presented a beautiful matrimony dance to express their gratitude to the hosts. The cultural show also included Tibetan dance, plate dance and instrumental music. The Chinese and Pakistan artist also presented popular Pakistani song Dil Dil Pakistan.

The audience seemed to enjoy the performances and gave the singers enthusiastic applause and cheers. ?I enjoyed it a lot. It is an opportunity to get to know the Chinese culture as we seldom have such opportunities,? said Shahaan Khan. ?I wish more people could have watched this amazing spectacle,? he added.

The traditional dance presentation were followed by a folk song titled ?Jasmine? which the Chinese singer termed as symbol of Pak-China friendship, and told that Pakistan?s national flower is equally valued and loved by Chinese.

The Chinese delegation sang a song they had prepared to share their feelings of love for Pakistan. The song reflected upon the friendship between the countries. Pakistani artist presented popular folk dances Balti of Baltistan, Kalash dance of Chitral, Khattak dance of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa dance, Leva dance of Balochitan Bhangra dance of Punjab and classical dance. Instrumental folk music of Rabab, Flute and Santoor by Pakistani artists were highly appreciated.

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