Nishtar Hall

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Nishtar Hall is a cultural centre and music venue in Peshawar, Pakistan. It was established to promote and represent the Pashtun culture and music. Hall was established in 1985. [1] It is an only and large entertainment venue in Peshawar with a capacity of 600 people. It remained closed for eight years and opened again in 2000s. [2]

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History

Hall was established in 1985 to promote culture of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. [3] It was named after a Pashtun freedom fighter Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar. In start it was organised by the Abasin Arts Council and later by Cultural Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Music returns to Nishtar Hall". himalmag.com. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Nishtar Hall sees some entertainment after 8-year break". The Express Tribune . November 1, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  3. ↑ KP government opens concert hall after 8 long years "Nishtar Hall colours to return soon". centralasiaonline.com. October 23, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Nishtar Hall to host musical concert today after five years". dailytimes.com.pk . May 27, 2008. Retrieved March 5, 2013.

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