Saturday, 16 December 2006 ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): President General Pervez Musharraf Friday said Pakistan is a real destination for? tourism and the government is making all out efforts to improve infrastructure and facilities for the tourists.? Launching the year-long celebrations in connection with ?Destination Pakistan 2007?,here at Convention Centre,…
Govt promoting safe, affordable rail travel Prime Minister
RAWALPINDI: The government is trying to promote rail travel, as it is an affordable, safe and comfortable mode of transportation, said Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday. Inaugurating a non-stop train, ?Pakistan Express?, between Rawalpindi and Karachi at the Rawalpindi Railway Station, he said the rail links of the country…
Year 2007 to be celebrated as Visit Pakistan Year
LAHORE: Dec 9: The tourism ministry is celebrating 2007 as ?Visit Pakistan Year? and has planned some 52 different events all over the country to attract tourists, beginning with an inaugural ceremony including a cultural show at Islamabad on Dec 15, to be presided over by President Gen Pervez Musharraf.This…
Silk Route Cultural Pluralism Festival in Gulmit
Wakhi Tajik Cultural Association (WTCA) celebrated the Silk Route Cultural Pluralism Festival in Gulmit, Gojal Hunza for Tourism and Youth Development on October 28th 2006. It was organized by Wakhi Tajik Cultural Association (WTCA) in collaboration with Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP), Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP) and…
Launch of first liner puts Karachi on world Sea Cruise Map: Musharraf
KARACHI: President General Pervez Musharraf Saturday said Karachi has been placed on the map of world sea cruise with the launch of first ever sea cruise liner. Pakistan is blessed with a unique landscape – loftiest mountains, vast plains, deserts, coastlines, rich cultural heritage, ancient civilizations and cradle of different…
Prevention and treatment of dengue virus infection
Prevention and treatment of dengue virus infection By Jamal Panhwar Information source from Alan L Rothman, MD There have been around 600 confirmed Dengue Virus cases and over 2000 people admitted in hospitals in Pakistan. It is an alarming situation in a country where self medication is very popular and…
President Musharraf for ‘drastic change’ in Pakistan’s image
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, fully aware of his country’s “grim reputation for terrorism,” has called for a “drastic change” in the image of Pakistan and asked the media to join him in promoting the “soft image of a culturally rich, inviting and economically vibrant country.”…
Pakistan conducive to all kinds of tourism: President, PM
ISLAMABAD: President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Tuesday said that Pakistan is proud to join the comity of nations in celebrating World Tourism Day with a renewed determination to earn its rightful place among the more attractive tourist destinations world-wide. President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister…