GILGIT, Nov 24: Northern Areas Legislative Assembly (NALA) on Monday approved recommendations of its select committee, which had proposed that the Northern Areas should be renamed as Gilgit-Baltistan.? The legislative assembly speaker,…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
International Buddhit Conference at Moen Jo Daro in November
The federal ministry of tourism has planned an International Buddhist conference in November this year to highlight the history of the region with special focus on Moenjodaro Federal Secretary of Tourism Shahzad…
President (ICC) Ray Mali says Pakistan safe for international cricket
Recently President of International Cricket Council (ICC) Ray Mali visited Rawalpindi and said that Pakistan possesses a safe and secure atmosphere for international cricket therefore all teams due to participate in Champions…
Shandur Polo Festival to start from 7th to 9th July
Shandur Polo festival will be held from July 7 – 9, 2008. The phone company Telenor Pakistan has sponsored the most exciting polo tournament of the region. Travel & Ciulture Services has…
Text of the Budget Speech delivered by finance Minister Naveed Qamar
Following is the text of the budget speech delivered by the foreign minister of the newly elected Government of Pakistan People’s Party. The Speech is specially given on our blog to show…
Main Points of Pakistan Budget 2008
Rs. 1976.004 mln allocated for IT& Telecommunication in PSDP ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP): The government has allocated Rs.? 1976.004 million for Information Technology and Telecommunication Division in the Public Sector Development Programme…
Salient features of the Pakistan budget Year 2008/09
ISLAMABAD :Following are the salient features of the federal budget 2008-2009 mentioned in budget documents and released by the Finance Ministry. a) The total budget of 2008-09 is Rs 2010 billion which…