MUMBAI: At least 80 people are killed in a shamless attacks apparently aimed at tourists in India’s largest city Mumbai, and television channels said Westerners mostly british were being held hostage at two five star hotels The Taj Mumbai and the Oboe. The incident started with gun fires at the…
Author: Jamal Panhwar
Makli & other archeological sites to be preserved.
25th Nov 2008 The minister for culture and tourism Sindh province, Sassui Palejo has said that historical places and archaeological sites in Sindh had been declared as protected heritage under the Antiquities Act 1975 and responsibilities for their upkeep and maintenance lay with the Archaeological department, the government of Pakistan….
ZONG launches cellphone coverage on Karakoram Highway
ZONG the chinese cell phone company operating in Pakistan since 2 years has has launched the provision of its network coverage along Karakoram Highway (KKH) and in major Northern Areas. Telenor and Sco already has cell phone services in many parts of the Northern areas. ZONGs Phone service will includes…
New Buddhist site discovered at Taxila
TAXILA, Nov 23: Archaeologists have discovered different pieces of sculptures dating back to 3rd – 5th century AD during excavation and preservation of Jinnan Wali Dehri Buddhist Monastery and Stupa, about 13 kilometers north of Taxila.The Deputy Director of Archeology and incharge of the Archeological department Taxila, Mr. Mohammad Bahadur…
Murree to be declared pollution-free town
RAWALPINDI, Nov 16: The Punjab government has decided to declare Murree as a pollutionfree tourism town, and in this regard surveys and studies will be conducted to develop a master plan for the most popular hill station. As part of the decision, Murree has been declared as environment sensitive area…
People Enjoyed Eid Ul Fitr in pakistan
Irrespective of the prices of essential articles in the open market, men, women and, in particular, children enjoy preparing for Eidul Fitr, which marks the culmination of the holy month, Ramzanul Mubarik. The rush in commercial plazas and markets is more or less the same, despite making shoppers a little…
PTDC Motels rates to remain unchanged
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 2008: The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation has said that the rates of hotels and Motels run by PTDC will remain unchanged and last year’s rates will remain applicable despite increase in oil prices during the recent months.?PTDC has not revised the rates in its motels across Pakistan…
Pakistan as final host of the ICC Champions Trophy in September 08
LAHORE: International Cricket Council has decided to go ahead with Pakistan as the final host of the Champions Trophy in September. Addressing a press conference here in Lahore, the Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board, Dr. Nasim Ashraf has said that Pakistan will host the ICC Champions Trophy in September. He…
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