Kite Carnival Frenzy Grips Lahore
Five million people are expected to throng Lahore next weekend for Basant, the spring festival of Hindu origin that has become Muslim-majority Pakistan’s most riotous street party. Glamorous stars of …
Continue reading »Bilquis Edhi - Saving the Infants
The little one survived because she was taken to one of the most remarkable couples in Pakistan, Bilquis Edhi and her husband Abdul Sattar Edhi who run the Edhi Foundation …
Continue reading »Mega Marathon Tomorrow as Lahore Makes History
Lahore goes into history books by hosting the first ever international marathon on Sunday (tomorrow) and the mega event is likely to attract about ten thousand runners. Lahore is all …
Continue reading »Pakistani Children Stars Beat Disability
UNLIKE many children their age, 12-year-old Tariq Hussain Bacha and Zeeshan, 11, have never heard of pop stars Britney Spears or Avril Lavigne. But the two boys from Pakistan`s tough, …
Continue reading »French Soprano Captivates Karachi Audience
Classical music buffs in town were treated to a rare and scintillating evening of vocal classical music at the Alliance Francaise Thursday evening. The star of the evening was a …
Continue reading »First Print Media Code of Ethics Launched
The first ever gender sensitive code of ethics for the print media was launched here on Friday, calling upon media persons to ensure a positive and fair portrayal of gender …
Continue reading »Pakistan Exports Rise by 10.45 Percent
Pakistan’s exports surged to more than $6.495 billion, registering an increase of 10.45pc, during July-December 2004, compared to US$5.881 billion during the corresponding period last year. Main commodities for exports …
Continue reading »Lahore Book Street to Promote Reading
Book street has been designed by Sajjad Kasuar, a professor of architecture at the National College of Arts, Mr Zaheer said. The street will be paved with durable tiles and …
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