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…
Plan to set up sanctuary for vultures in Nagarparkar
KARACHI, Oct 31: In an effort to revive the population of vultures that has sharply gone down over the past 10 to 15 years in the country, a sanctuary for the species…
Nankana Saheb given holy city status
Nankana Sahib the birthplace of first Sikh Guru Guru Nanak Dev , has been given status of ‘holy city’. The term for Pakistan means more attention to preservation and restoration of the…
Sacrifice ritual (Qurbani) thru Edhi
Participate in the Qurbani with Edhi make Abdul Sattar Edhi your Ameen. For the year 2012 Edhi has fixed following rates for Qurbani Goat : Rs. 8000.00 Couw : Rs. 6000.00 per…
Lahore’s famous Pak Tea house to reopen after 12 years
The siting of the famous writers, poets and scholars in Lahore commonly called “Pak Tea House” is being renovated by the Lahore district government and will be open to public from 25th…