· The finance minister of newly elected government is unveiling FY14 budget with probable outlay of Rs 3.475trn. · The budget deficit is expected to be Rs 1.6trn which is 6.2% of…
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Moen Jo Daro among top 20 lost cities in the world
Pakistan’s ancient archaeological site of Moenjodaro has been selected by the Guide Book Publishers’ “Rough Guides,” the Dispatch News Desk reported. The information was sent by Ms. Emma Evans of “Rough Guides”…
Bus Service to Naran Resumes for School Holidays
Rawalpindi: For the coming School vacations PTDC has started to operate its bus service from Islamabad to Naran. The Service will be operated by PTDC coasters and will start from June 1…
Pakistan adopts Chinese GPS satellite system
BEIJING: Pakistan is set to become the fifth Asian country to use China’s domestic satellite navigation system which was launched as a rival to the US global positioning system, a report said…
Pakistan’s new government makes economy its top priority
The newly elected to be ruling party of Pakistan hopes to revive the economy of Pakistan. While speaking to BBC the leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N) replied to the question what…
Bridal fashion week in Karachi in Pictures
The Pantene Bridal Couture Week in Karachi displayed some of the latest dress design for bridal as well as some casual wear. The week started on Friday 20th April, 2013 at Karachi…
India starts visa on arrival for Pakistani senior citizens
NEW DELHI: India after the brief opening of visas for Pakistan once again has taken a new step towards relations with Pakistan, by starting visa on on arrival facility for senior citizens…
Pakistan’s rich Buddhist heritage may help boost international tourism in north
Religious violence may be on the rise and the Taliban still a threat, but Pakistan is hoping a rich Buddhist heritage will help it boost international tourism to its troubled northwest. Khyber…
Urial population thriving in Salt Range
THE Salt Range of Pakistan, spreading from tehsil Dina in Jhelum to Kalabagh in the Mianwali district, is a scenic terrain with its unique flora and mystic heritage sites. But what makes…
Katas Raj gets ready to welcome Hindu pilgrims
CHAKWAL, March 9: The historic Katas Raj presented a bewitching look on Saturday evening when it got illuminated on the eve of famous Hindu festival “Maha Shivratri”. More than one hundred enthusiastic…
Pak Tea House Lahore opens, after 13 years
Pak Tea house the popular siting of poets and writers in Lahore, has been re-opened after about 13 years. This tea house was established in 1940 by the name of India Tea…
Pakistan improves 3 ranks on Travel, Tourism Competitiveness Report of WEF
Friday, March 08, 2013 – Islamabad—Although 2013 brings a havoc in tourism of Pakistan. 2012 had actually shown some improvement. This has also been in the “Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013” by World Economic…