All-out effort for welfare of artistes: Chohan

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan has said the provincial government is making all-out effort for the welfare of artistes and showcasing their talent.He said Rs 10 million had been allocated for providing financial assistance to the deserving dab hands. The minister expressed these views while addressing a meeting in connection with Health Insurance Cards and Voice of Punjab (VoP) at Alhamra Arts Council on Wednesday.

He said the Voice of Punjab (VoP) would exhibit hidden talent of aspiring singers across the province. VoP is fully patronised by the provincial government, which is a unique of its kind to bring out the talent in singing from far-flung areas, the minister said, adding 20 singers would be selected each from Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan and Rawalpindi and grand finale would be held in Lahore.The minister directed the additional secretary that all programmes of VoP be telecast by the radio and FM radio. He also directed him to finalise all the phases of VoP with the consultation of PTV MD.

Date: 
Thursday, February 14, 2019