Thursday, September 30, 2004
Indian scientists warmly received at Pakistan University
A delegation of [Indian] scientists led by Dr Darshan Singh visited University of Agriculture in Faisalabad, Pakistan, from September 21-26 to attend the international conference on Entomological Sciences and International Workshop on Cotton. The other delegates included Dr G S Deol, head, Department of Entomology; Dr Amrik Singh Sohi, Dr V K Dilawari, Dr Gursharan …
Continue reading »Karachi entrepreneur talks about his fans
“I studied up to intermediate level. Karachi is my birthplace. My father was a trader dealing in general electrical goods. I am married with three sons and a daughter. Presently my children are getting primary level education.”
“As I was not interested in any private job so after intermediate I took dealership of fans of different …
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Centralized Museum for Karachi University Planned
The University of Karachi will establish its own museum of science, natural history and art on campus for the benefit of university students and visitors, said the university vice-chancellor on Tuesday.
Speaking at the launching ceremony of computerized record of the zoology museum of the university, vice-chancellor Dr Pirzada Qasim, said that museums had not been …
Telemedicine - the new link between Pakistan, India
A 32-year-old Pakistani woman diagnosed as suffering from the brain tumour has benefited from Apollo Hospital’s newly launched New Delhi-Lahore telemedicine link by getting expert advice from radiation oncologists.
The crucial link, a boon for patients and caregivers, looking for the best medical opinions, was inaugurated in Lahore today by Ms Anne Marie Moncure, Managing Director, …
A Poetry Evening Dedicated to the Northern Areas
A poetry evening, attended by poets from the Northern Areas and the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, was held at the National Art Gallery on Tuesday.
The event was organized by the Pakistan Tourism Department Corporation (PTDC) in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in connection with the International Tourism Day. …
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Pakistani City of Fishermen Set to Become A Major Port in Central Asia
GWADAR, This city of mostly poor fishermen and their families sits on an isthmus between two picturesque bays, its most distinctive feature a flat-topped mountain of rock that extends into the sea like a fortress wall.
But by next year Gwadar stands to become one of the most strategic deepwater ports in the region that includes …
Siberia Migratory Birds Start Arriving in Pakistan
Birds that migrate from Siberia to Pakistan and India during September to November have started arriving here and the NWFP Wildlife department has started organizing communities along river Kabul and Indus to contain hunting.
Birds have started arriving in Pakistan as the winter season started in Siberia (Russia) and this activity will gain momentum if rains …
German firm keen to assemble engines in Pakistan
A German firm has expressed its intention to set up manufacturing plant of German engines for heavy trucks and off-road engines and transmissions.
To this effect, a delegation of Coastal Dubai, UAE, led by Yousaf Najibi, Chairman Coastal Dubai Sunday called on Acting President Muhammad Mian Soomro in the Parliament House.
Najibi informed the Acting President that …
Monday, September 27, 2004
Nilofer Shahid - ‘Dior of Pakistan’ rides the high tide
UNLIKE MOST in the fashion designer fraternity who dress to “look'’ their profession, Nilofer Shahid comes across as a surprise. A pleasant one indeed. Dressed in a simple white kurta-pajama matched with a blue stole, this Lahore-based designer does not feel the need to visually announce that she is riding the high tide.
But riding the …
Pakistani Painter’s Exhibition in Oman from 30th
Being the abode of a heterogeneous society, Muscat is fast becoming the hub of happenings. An array of events continues to take place with the weekends starting to offer a multitude of activity and entertainment. One of the highlights of the coming weekend is going to be an art exhibition by talented Pakistani painter Shehla …
Continue reading »Saudi folklore troupe entertains Islooites
A Saudi folklore troupe enthralled hundreds of diplomats and general people at Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Centre on Sunday.
The 28-member troupe, four drummers and 24 dancers, especially flew into Pakistan to perform on the occasion of the 74th National Day of Saudi Arabia. Since entry to the show was open, a large number of people watched …
Beyond Music: Pakistani Playing The Pipes of Peace in India
Music beyond borders is passe. Now it’s time to take things beyond music. Grammy-nominated sitarist Shujaat Husain Khan and Pakistani-American writer-poet Aneela Khalid Arshed are ready to bring out their first joint album Beyond Music which hopes to touch people with its inner meaning.
‘‘The basic idea is to promote peace. But we also want to …
Saturday, September 25, 2004
Indo-Pak Love Finds a Way Through Red Tape
Love triumphed over diplomatic rivalry yesterday as Pakistan granted citizenship to an Indian woman so she could live with her Pakistani husband.
The announcement to grant citizenship to Hafsa Khan came as President Pervaiz Musharraf met Manmohan Singh, the Indian prime minister, in New York.
“Despite legal limitations, this was done in the best interests of the …
First Pakistani Laser Research Project to be Launched
The government has decided to launch a project to explore future sources of energy. This will be the first project of its kind in Pakistan.
Sources said the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has sought huge funding from the government to establish Laser Plasma Interaction Research Laboratory as it warranted “heavy investment” in the shape of …
