ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 2013: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has termed Pakistan China Economic Corridor as future of the country. He said it will provide connectivity with the Central Asian Republics and…
PIA launches flight to Kashgar from Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – On August 14, 2013, flight PK-1855 and 1856 will take the route of Islamabad-Kashgar-Islamabad by A310 aircraft with a capacity of 233 passengers and can carry 15 tons of…
The jewel of Marghazar valley
MINGORA, Aug 3: Dilapidated condition of Marghazar road and lack of other facilities have been the main hurdles for tourists to visit the historic Sufaid Mahal (White Palace), an eye-catching picnic spot,…
The 12 remaining Dumlottee wells
KARACHI, Aug 3: The British left behind a fine system for the distribution of water that we in this day and age are finding a challenge to maintain. It is due to…
Pakistan Scottish Scholarships Scheme (PS3)
2013-14 The Scottish Government is creating scholarship opportunities for young women in Pakistan. This recognises the challenges which young women face in continuing their education and the enormous contribution which young women…
Climate observatory in Deosai being set up by Italian researchers, PMD and Wapda.
The Deosai plateau, located at an average height of 4,000 metres above sea level, is among the highest plateaus in the world. For over half the year, Deosai is snow-bound. Tn the…
Tourism to be on curriculum from class I to VIII in Pakistan
LAHORE, July 21: The School Education Department, Punjab, has decided to incorporate tourism articles and picture stories in the curricula from class I to Vffi in all schools of the province. The…
The first Muslims of India
The arrival of Muslims in India took place in three phases. They first arrived and settled in the coastal towns of South India as traders. They were welcomed by the rulers who…
Become a commercial pilot from PIA Academy
sky is your limit, then why not pursue a career as a Professional Commercial Pilot. We proudly announce the admissions for the 4th Batch and invite you to join PIA Shaheed Benazir…
The story of Anarkali, indigo and the dead planters
IN the year 1611 an English trader by the name of William Finch came to Lahore with the sole purpose of purchasing indigo, which according to him after accounting for all expenses…
Heritage Photo Contest 2013
Theme: Endangered Built Heritage of Pakistan The Silk Road Centre is a nonprofit educational and cultural organization that provides a forum for promoting understanding and value of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue….
PTDC motels offer discounts on rooms during Ramazan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tourism Development Cooperation (PTDC) has offered 50 percent discount on accommodation in its motels and hotels during the holy month of Ramazan. Talking to media, an official of the…