Let’s face it: Karachi has lost its cosmopolitan spirit. If you are an optimist, you could rephrase the observation by saying that Karachi has lost its cosmopolitan spirit to a large extent….
Khaplu Palace Residence wins international award in poverty reduction
SKARDU: The 19th century Khaplu Palace, which has been renovated and turned into a residential building, has won the international award in poverty reduction. The palace, built in the 1840s by Raja…
Brides in Full Bloom
Eeathers, a multi-brand store, recently launched Bridals off the Rack with a short fashion presentation of bridals and heavy t’ormals by Karachi-based Fayon by Kashif Sattar, Rabia Rabbani of R&R Culture and…
DJ Science college – Designs for education
STUDENTS are a strange lot. They either engage themselves in studies or look for extracurricular fun (the latter is open to interpretation). They cannot be faulted for not appreciating the architecture of…
Budget travel tips for Pakistan: from flights to VoIP
For the independent budget traveller, Pakistan is definitely a country of two halves. Northern Pakistan ? and particularly the stunning Karakoram Highway ? has got to be a must-do on the list…
Art, history and tombs – Hyderabad Talpur tombs
The British defeated the Talpurs of Sindh to set up their rule in the region. History tells us that the Talpurs fought valiantly against the invaders and did not concede or give…
Block Printing Dyes Maker of Rang Mahal Pakistan
Mohammad Anwaar is an artist who makes dyes for block printing at his small shop in rang Mahal area of Lahore. He makes about Rs. 500 per day and is proud of…
ASEAN tour-operators Show interest in KP Tourism at ITB Asis
SINGAPORE, Nov 15 2012: The international tour operators evinced keen interest in opening the gateway to international tourists in Pakistan?s scenic and picturesque Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said a statement issued here on Thursday….
China’s new leadership and Pakistan
Written in Urdu by Ejaz Mahar Translated by Jamal Panhwar As the world keeps an acquisitive eye on the change of leadership in worlds emerging power, Pakistani leadership and military is rather…
Hyderabad Kalhora tombs – Spiritual poise, architectural grace
Let?s begin this piece by using the metaphor of ?learning?. Chinese philosopher Confucius once remarked, ?Study the past if you want to define the future.? Two words are important here: study and…
Khyber Safari ? out of steam
Khyber Steam safari is now suspended indefinably since last 10 years now. There is still a huge interest among the foreign tourists and the diplomats to ride this historical adventurous train but…
The mandir (Temple) that was, the sanatorium that is
As the clich? goes, change is the only constant. There are two kinds of change. One happens somewhat imperceptibly, as if it?s part of mankind?s evolutionary process, for example, technological advancement. This…