History Notes

Indus Vally Civilization in one of the oldest Civilization of the World. The signs of this civilization is founded at Mohenjo Daro (Larkana) Near River Sindh and in punjab at Harappa(Sahiwal) along with River Ravi. Indus Vally Civilization Consisted Three Periods Primary Period 3800BC - 2500BC Middle Period 2500BC - 1700BC Last Period 1700CB - 1300BC Mohenjo Daro: It is ancient city and most important Centre of Indus Vally situated in District Larkana eastern part of River Sindh. The Signs of Indus Vally Civilization were first time discovered in 1922 by Sir John Herbet Marshall. Four ancient Civilizations of World have been discovered in Aisa. Egipt, Masopotamia (Iraq), Sumeria and the Indus vally these considered contemporary of each others.

The Lahore Arts Council has organized its 17th annual exhibition for the Young Artists at Alhamra Art Gallery

LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council has organized its 17th annual exhibition for the Young Artists at Alhamra Art Gallery, the Mall, on the 1st week of April.

This exhibition is the most prominent yearly feature of the Alhamra Art Gallery, in which every year young artist's across the country participated. This year Alhamra has received more than 600 artworks from all over the country, from which 500 best artworks were selected for display, created by 380 artists, including painting, miniature painting, drawings, printmaking, sculpture, installation, video, ceramic and graphic arts. 

Minister for culture Khayal Ahmed Kastro along with Chairperson LAC Moneeza Hashmi and Executive Director Lahore Arts Council Dr. Aslam Dogar, inaugurated the exhibition. 

 On the occasion, Minister for culture Khayal Ahmed Kastro said that Alhamra's "Young Artists" Exhibition undoubtedly offers a platform for the young and creative souls to exhibit their artworks to a greater audience at the national level. I appreciate Alhamra's efforts to promote art and culture, he added.

Chairperson Alhamra Moneeza Hashmi said that she was happy to see the work of young artists. This show will be a source of encouragement to the youth, she added.

Director Arts and Culture Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi said that Alhamra is thankful to all the artists for their participation with a tremendous amount of enthusiasm.

The Executive Director, LAC Dr. Aslam Dogar, said that I would like to congratulate all the participants whose works are on display. He further said that Alhamra has always taken the work of young artists to the forefront of the world so that our young people have the opportunity to showcase their talents, and we will continue this tradition with more enthusiasm and improvement, he added. 

The ceremony was broadcast live on Alhamra's Facebook page, and the virtual tour of the exhibition is also uploaded on the website of Lahore Arts Council.

MOU Signed Between LDA and Bank of Punjab to Construct 4000 Apartments in Lahore for Home Less People under PM's NAYA PAKISTAN APARTMENT SCHEME

 A Good News for homeless people in Lahore Punjab,  Chief Minister of Punjab  Sardar Usman Buzdar Chair a ceremony in Which  a MOU signed between Lahore Development Authority and Bank of Punjab  in  Chief Minister Punjab Office to construct a 4000 Apartments under New Pakistan Apartments Schemes in Lahore. 

CM Punjab on these occasion stated today the vision of Prime Minister of Pakistan providing shelter to the homeless has been put into the practice. This is first time in Pakistan, Both  Government Department and National Bank are  working with mutual understanding to provide the homes to common People.This MOU will be consider First Step to Introduce a new culture in Pakistan to provide Homes to Common people. 

Director General  Ahmad Aziz Tarar on behalf of  LDA and President Bank of Punjab Zaffar Masood singed the MOU. 

LDA will insure transparency in this process and look after these apartments.

Government of Punjab allocated 10 billion for this project, One Apartment cost is  2.7 Million. Apartment booking will be on 10% down payment.

Buyers of apartment will be facilitated under PM NAYA PAKISTAN  Housing Authority with 0.3 million subsidy and loan will be given under Islamic Banking (Takafal) on easy installments. 

On these occasion CM Punjab Usman Buzdar  appreciate the Vice Chairman LDA S.M.Imran who plays vital role to minimize apartment cost. In Staring estimated cost of apartment was 4.5 millions and now Government of Punjab will construct a apartment in just 2.7 millions for low income families to put practical the Vision of PM Imran Khan.

For this Purpose Mortgage Financing facility established by connecting 7 Banks including  Bank of Punjab, Habib Bank, Faisal Bank, UBL Bank, Bank Al Falah , National Bank and Mezan Bank.These Banks Provide loan for 5 to 10 and till 20 Years installments.

CM Also told on these moments a directorate has been eastablished  to complete work fast and in time limits.125 Block will be construct consist on 4 floor apartments. One Block will be consist on 32 Family Units.In these apartments 60% land cover Roads, Green belts Parks and Foot paths. Every Apartment area will be 650 feet and consist of 2 bedrooms with one bath attached and second detached. These apartment will be handed over to owner in record time line one and a half year.Bank of Punjab will take applications and also issue letter of comfort after Lucky Draw. 

Bank of punjab Provide Loan Under Islamic Mortgage Financing.The loan of this scheme could be never use for other purpose.These Apartments will be construct on 800 Kanal land with cost of 10 billions. According to MOU Bank of Punjab will provide the financial Assistance.