Pakistani News for the Rest of Us

Since making her debut in 1984, Oscar-winner Jolie has acted in many box-office hits but is known to her fans in Pakistan more for her role in Tomb Raider. “Pakistan has been hosting the Afghan refugees for many many years and the UNHCR greatly appreciates its support,” she told reporters after the meeting. Jolie has …

After cricket diplomacy, it’s now film diplomacy that appears to be at the forefront of Indo-Pak ties. With the first Indian film — ‘Bullet, Ek Dhamaka’ — running in theatres there, two other Indian distributors are negotiating with the Pakistan government to get approval for releases. Similarly, Bullet has been shot in Bulgaria and financed …

The United States Educational Foundation has announced 120 scholarships for master’s and PhD level studies under its Fulbright/USAID Student programme for Pakistani students during the academic year 2006. Under the programme, female students will be given priority and the number of scholarships would increase every year, she added. She said in addition to academic work, …

Rufi Twin Towers at Dubai Sports City will be at the centre of sports activities in the Middle East. Residents of Rufi Twin Towers can live the passion of all types of sporting activities like cricket, volleyball, baseball, wrestling, martial arts, gymnastics, field hockey and a host of others. The Dubai Sports City will feature …