THE colour black symbolises many things, one of which is grief. In Greek mythology, the adjective ?Stygian? is used to describe darkness. It is one of the rivers of Hades across which…
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Hog Deer sanctuary set up in Pai Forest
KARACHI: A Hog Deer sanctuary and observatory hut has been established at the Pai Forest while community-based shrimp and crab culture ponds have been created in Keti Bandar under the Indus for…
Images Pakistan India Semi Final in Mohali
India has given the target of 261 runs to Pakistan in the semi final cricket match today in Mohali India. Here are some stunning images of the match Afridi & Sachin i…
Pakistan?s ailing Tourism industry next to extinction
Tourism Industry in Pakistan has be highly affected due to the war on terror and the recent incident of Raymond Davis who shot 2 Pakistani men and than was released after giving…
Bailout package for tourism recommended
TAXILA, March 12: The Senate Standing Committee on Tourism and Culture recommended Rs200 million bailout package for tourism sector urging the government not to devolve the PTDC to the provinces and to…
Diamonds are forever
ARCHITECTURALLY speaking, it?s an embarrassment of riches in a space of not more than 200 yards ? a magnificent multipurpose structure, a fine hostel, a water trough for horses and a haunting…
Marriott road a glory of Karachi’s Past
IT is difficult to ascertain which Mr Marriott this road was named after. There were at least a couple of British army officers in the first half of the 19th century with…
Already low, Tourists trafic has halted after Raymond Davis episode
LAHORE: Pakistan’s already dieng tourist Industry has suffered the hardes after the Raymond Davis episode of January 27. It is revealed that despite untiring efforts of Pakistani travel agents and professional guides…
Colonel Muammar Al-Gaddafi
Col Qazafi as known in Pakistan has been celebrated as a great muslim leader. In 1974 a Stadium in was named on him the Qazafi Stadium later a huge colony in Lahore…
Efforts on to restore link with Gojal Valley
GILGIT: To restore land connection with the Gojal valley, the government has planned to redesign the submerged portion of Karakoram Highway [KKH] by constructing two tunnels and seven bridges on it, disclosed…
A British Pakistani’s views after visiting Pakistan
The following text was recieved by Ms. Salma Makhdoomzaide from UK She has shared some experiences and would like all people who have roots in Pakistan to visit Pakistan and become goodwill…
Islamabad?s unfeeling agenda local languages and cultures on the verge of extinction
Due to Islamabad?s unfeeling agenda, local languages and cultures of Gilgit-Baltistan are on the verge of extinction. As was seen with the War of Liberation, resulting in the birth of Bangladesh, a…