The first-ever Baba Ghundi Festival was held in the Chipurson valley of upper Hunza on Sunday in connection with the World Tourism Day. The main event was held in the Ispenj village of Chipurson, where traditional songs and games like polo, buz kashi and mindek received applauds from the spectators….
Month: September 2009
China Culture Week inaugurated
2009-09-29 Pakistani prime minister and Chinese ambassador to Pakistan inaugurated here Monday the China Culture Week as a part of the high-profile events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Addressing a China culture show, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that…
Mountain rescue a risky job
From his weather-beaten, poker face one cannot tell how many lives he has saved on the icy heights of mountains like K2 and Nanga Parbat, but Qurban Muhammad has stories to tell about his daring missions. Qurban is a mountain guide from Shimshal, the valley known for its brave mountaineers…
Time to preserve Suraj Kund
MULTAN, Sept 20: The historical temple of Suraj Kund which is on the list of 52 monuments to be preserved on the pattern of Morocco?s city Fez, awaits action from the authorities as it is nearing collapse. The temple is located in the south of the city on Old Shujabad…
Investors urged to tap Gilgit-Baltistan gems
GILGIT, Sept 20: Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Qamar Zaman Kaira has said the area is rich in precious stones which will be tapped through introduction of modern technology and investment. Talking to APP here on Saturday, he said a comprehensive plan was being prepared to bring investment in various sectors and develop…
Miswak Peelo or Khabbar Tooth cleening method
The miswak (miswaak, siwak) is a little teeth cleaning stick made from a twig of the Plant known as Peelo, Khabbar, or Scientifically Salvadora Persica The Miswak is mostly used by Muslims of Pakistan & India and the middle East. It is said that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) used it before…
Yamaha to set up motorcycle manufacturing plant in Pakistan
TOKYO, Sept 17th 2009: The leading Japanese company Yamaha plans to make an investment of US$ 150 million in motor cycle manufacturing on a large scale in Pakistan. This was stated by President of Yamaha Takashi Kajikawa in a meeting with Pakistan?s Ambassador to Japan Noor Mohammad Jadmani at the…
International Vulture Awarenes day celebrated
LAHORE, Sept 4: The International Vulture Awareness Day is being celebrated on Saturday (today) with the participation of leading conservation organisations. The World Wide Fund for Nature; the Hawk Conservancy Trust, UK; the Zoological Society of London; the Birds of Prey Working Group in South Africa and other organisations will…
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