In the second installment of the four-part series, we will briefly discuss the scenic beauty of The Kaghan Valley, Lake Saiful Malook and Shandur Pass. The Kaghan Valley The Kaghan Valley is a beautiful valley in the north-east of Mansehra District that attracts many tourists from not only within the country but also from across the globe. Its […]
Aug 19 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan is often depicted in the west as a country of hard-line Islamic fundamentalists, terror training camps, subjugated women and cricket cheaters. In such circumstances, it can seem a hard sell to the potential tourist. Only a few people speak about the country’s fascinating diversity, its well-kept Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist shrines, the dazzlingly high […]
Aug 19 2012 | Posted in
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The controversial queen of Pakistani Veena Malik has finally revealed that she signed up for the religious show ‘Astaghfar’ on Hero TV because she wanted to know about the problems of a common man so she could highlight them. She said, “The answer is simple and very clear – to interact with people and to […]
Aug 18 2012 | Posted in
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Rejecting any outside pressure, Chief on Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Friday categorically denied joint-operation in the North Waziristan Agency. Earlier, the US media reported that Pakistan was launching a joint operation in North Waziristan against militants. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a press statement saying the military chief clarified Pakistan’s position […]
Legendary but controversial former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar offered to become bowling coach of the national team. It is vital to mention here the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hunting for a bowling coach since appointing Australian Dav Whatmore as head coach in March, with former Essex paceman Ian Pont the leading contender. The cricket […]
Aug 17 2012 | Posted in
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In quite an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court has warned that Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf could face consequences if he failed to appear before the Supreme Court on August 27. The court, however, promised to accommodate the premier if he appears on the given date with a positive statement regarding its order in the […]
Aug 17 2012 | Posted in
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Asking the world not to show concern for the safety of the Pakistan’s nuclear assets, Foreign Office on Thursday reiterated that it strategic assets were safe under a robust command and control system. Foreign Office spokesperson Moazzam Ahmad Khan while commenting on remarks made by US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta that Pakistan’s strategic assets could […]
Asad Rauf, the Pakistani cricket-turned-umpire, has categorically denied having any relationship with Indian model Leena Kapoor, saying that pictures appeared on media are real. Earlier, an Indian model had accused the Pakistani umpire of exploiting her after promising to marry her. The umpire, however, rejected the charges saying that the model forced him into recommending […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday said that a strong democratic system could resolve all the issues and ensure progress and prosperity of the country, declaring democracy only solution of all issues. While addressing a flag hoisting ceremony at the Convention Centre, he observed, “The freedom movement is the best example of a democratic […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has urged the media to promote a positive image of the country, saying that no one practices human rights as much as they do so. While addressing a seminar the premier observed, “The media portrays the masked face of a bomber, it should also show faces of people who spread […]
Urging both the government and the judiciary to end their conflict, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain said that the two should reconcile for the sake of the country. Addressing a large public gathering, Altaf Hussain said both the institutions should accept each other and turn the rift into friendly relation. He called upon […]
Aug 13 2012 | Posted in
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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday iterated the government’s dedication to ensure equal treatment for all citizens irrespective of their religion‚ caste and creed. National Minorities Day is being observed throughout the country on August 11 (Saturday). In their messages on the occasion of National Minorities Day‚ the president […]
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