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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.