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…
Anomalies in Bhanbhore excavation project licence
By Bhagwandas KARACHI, Dec 8: Mystery shrouds the project of Bhanbhore excavation by a joint Pakistani-French-Itahan mission after anomalies in the issuance of its licence surfaced, with the licensing authorities and all…
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…
Guangzhou on Saudi Arabian Airlines with 72 hrs KSA transit visa
Special Karachi to Guangzhou (China) airfare on on Saudi Arabian Airlines with 72 hrs Saudi transit visa with hotel and Umrah available exclusively from Travel & Culture Services. Call us now for…
A journery via Chilam Astore
Chilam 3,406 m is the highest altitude village in Astore, Gilgit-Baltistan, it is 53 km away from Astore, which link to Deosai, Burzil Pass, Minimurag and Gultari. It is an absolutely beautiful…
SILK ROUTE FESTIVAL 2013 Held
A three-day Silk Route Festival will kick off in various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) today (Sunday). “The aim is to display a softer image of the region to the world,” said Chief…