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Migratory birds from Russia change course to leave Chitral barren and lifeless Chitral in particular and the wetlands of the country in general, have been facing a serious dearth of the migratory birds which normally visit the country to escape the harsh winters of the Siberia and Steppes of Russia. Millions of birds […]
Security agencies on a look out for suspected militants in Margallas No fewer than three security agencies are combing the Margalla National Park for two suspected militants who have been reported to be hiding in the rough terrain right in the heart of Islamabad. Already weary of dozens of road barriers in the […]
Pakistan’s swirling tourism industry and the ramifications of Global War on Terror Now better known for its regular suicide bombings and as a haven for the world’s most-wanted terrorists, Pakistan hardly qualifies as a favorite tourist destination. But that doesn’t mean Pakistani authorities have given up on luring foreign visitors. Pakistan possesses plenty […]
Swat Valley comesback to life with buzzing Front Four-wheel Club Jeep Rally The Swat Valley in the north western part of the country, swung back in action in the dead of winters, when the Frontier Four-wheel Club arranged a rare jeep rally, treading the thick of the snow with their gruesome drives. The […]
The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise Part-3 Khanian Khanian is a small but attractive, peaceful village on the right bank of the Kunhar. It is the starting point for a trip to Kamal Ban Forest and Dana Meadows. A ten kilometer jeep track winds up the hillside to picturesque Dana […]
The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise Part-2 Paras Back on the main road to Naran, six kilometers further north of Kawai is the small town of Paras. The main bazaar consists of some shops and road side restaurants and is worth stopping at to have a cup of tea or simple […]
The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise Part-1 The scenic Kaghan and its sister town of Naran have now turned into a round-the-year mountain resorts for the local tourists who flock the valley every year. Naran, which was once a small town of few shops and log hut hotels have […]
"Nature Deficit Disorder” in Pakistan It is a disease of our age. In an age crammed with TV, computers, and electronic gadgets, children are isolated from the simple pleasures of exploring nature. As it is, academics, along with classes and extra-curricular activities, leave children with little time to play outdoors. And even if they […]
Abu Dhabi Dialogue Group to discuss impact of fast melting Himalayan Glaciers early next month Abu Dhabi Dialogue Group, a consortium of seven Himalayan countries, is set to meet early next year, to discuss the impact of fast receding Himalayan glaciers on the population of the concerned countries. The group comprising Pakistan, Afghanistan, […]
PTDC employs without salaries since September Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation employs are still lurking in shadows as their fate hangs in doldrums for the last several months. PTDC has not paid the salaries of the employs, mainly contractual and temporary, since September this year and these employs are still waiting for some kind of […]
The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has asked the government to provide a bailout package of worth Rs. 400 billion to the help ashore the drowning organisation. The PTDC has claimed that it has run out of funds to pay salaries to its employees, who have not been receiving their remuneration for more than three […]
Local population left to suffer the winter vows in Gilgit-Baltistan as temperatures plummets to new lows As the temperatures in the Gilgit-Baltistan province have plummeted to new lows, vows of the local population have surged to an all time high along with the apathy of the provincial government. According to the local Met office, […]
