ccording to Hindu religious practice, a Shamshan Ghat (cremation ground) is built near rivers or fresh streams so that ashes can be disposed of after cremation. One such old Shamshan Ghat is…
Italian Envoy Reaffirms Commitment To Dev Swat Archaeological Tourism
Swat Museum renovated with Italian Govt assistance, opens after six years Thursday, December 11, 2014 – Swat—Swat Museum that was razed to ground six years ago by the militants opened here Wednesday…
Islamabad Metro to begin operation January end
RAWALPINDI: The Government will not wait for the completion of Kashmir Highway interchange and open the metro bus service by the end of January. Apparently disturbed by the criticism of political parties…
Islamabad attracting the people from other areas
Islamabad the planned capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan is becoming home to many poor families from different regions of Punjab. People flock to Islamabad to find work, peace and some times…
TAAP Appeal to the Prime minister
His Excellency Shah Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Honourable President of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon Hussain Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Nasir-ul-Mulk TO…
Hussain Agahi – A neglected shrine of Multan
MULTAN: Thanks to encroachments, the shrine of Hazrat Syed Husain Shah Bukhari, commonly known as Husain Agahi, has gone out of sight if not mind. The shrine is located at the famous…
The majestic Rawat Fort
Among the many forgotten relics spread across the dry and arid land of Potohar Plateau is the Rawat Fort, which lies about 18km east of Rawalpindi on G.T. Road. The etymology of…
Inqlab March – Tahir-ul-Qadri’s Demands
After marching from Lahore to Islamabad in 3 hours Tahir-ul-Qadri has put forth his demands for the sit-down and has announced that he and his supporters will remain in Islamabad until the…
Spanish mountaineers set new record in Karakoram
ISLAMABAD: Three Spanish mountaineers conquered the South Tower of Paiju Peak, establishing a new route on the virgin tower and negotiating a 1,000 metres vertical wall never climbed before. The Alpine Club…
History plaques to be put up in Lahore’s Bhatti Gate
After completing installation of history plaques in the Delhi Gate, the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has taken another initiative to place history plaques in the Bhatti Gate. Under this new…
Teasing the sweet tooth
KARACHI: Laddoo, barfi, gulab jamun, churn chum, jalebi … how many sweetmeat, or mithai, varieties, are you familiar with? Which ones are your favourite? While we have only a few names on…