KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Patron-in-chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday inaugurated ‘Art Fest’ – part of the ongoing biggest cultural activity Sindh Festival – at Frere Hall. Speaking on the occasion,…
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Japanese business growth survey ranks Pakistan second in the world
ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Pakistan has been ranked second in the world in terms of business growth in a survey, conducted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). The current survey –…
Travelport renews Pakistan agreement
Travelport and Travel Solutions Limited (Travel Solutions) recently renewed their distributor agreement in Pakistan. The new multi-year agreement will witness Travel Solutions continue to distribute Travelport’s Galileo & Worldspan products and services…
Remnants of ancient settlement unearthed in Bhanbore
THATTA: A team of Pakistani and European experts currently in quest of undiscovered ancient civilisations in Sindh has achieved an early success when a number of structures and objects were found during…
Karakorum reserves to be declared 3rd biosphere reserves
Sunday, January 12, 2014 – Islamabad—UNESCO has assured support for approval of the Karakoram Pamir Biosphere Reserve in Gilgit Baltistan as the third Biosphere Reserve in Pakistan. The project would be signed…
Climbing expeditions abandon attempt on Diran Peak
ISLAMABAD, Aug 3: A major attraction of attempting peaks that are above 7,000 metres but less than 8,000m is that they are usually easier to summit, but this is not true for…
Pakistan’s premiere firm about terror-free Pakistan
Pakistan of today is an exception to inter-institution understanding as all the pivotal pillars of the state stand in complete harmony with one another. The recent high profile meeting, under the guidelines…
Sheraton Karachi acquired by Movenpick
The Sheraton hotel one of the best hotels on Pakistan which created its brand name in the country has been acquired by the swiss chain of hotels Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. The hotel…
From Poland to Khewra Salt mines
In the south of Poland is the largest salt mine of the world the… the 200 years old mine is not used any more for dinging salt but it is used for…
Karachi, Gwadar facing tsunami threat: geologist
QUETTA, Dec 1: A senior geologist has warned that Karachi and some fast growing cities of Makran division, including Gwadar, Pasni and Ormara, are facing the threat of tsunami and can experience…
Hefty allocation for monument conservation
BAHAWALPUR, Dec 1: The Punjab government has allocated about Rs87 million for the rehabilitation and conservation of Bibi Jiwandi Complex in Uch Sharif, Dawn learnt on Sunday. The complex houses the tombs…
Manna in a tiffin
KARACHI, Nov 2: It is not easy finding cheap or reasonablypriced meals that are also delectable when working in this busy metropolis called Karachi. And who`s got the time to head back…