Monday, May 9, 2005
Handsome Pakistanis a ‘Threat’ to Malaysian Employers
Bollywood-style looks appear to be a no-no for some Malaysian employers applying for workers from Pakistan. This strange request came from an employer who obviously did not want romance to hinder the smooth operations of his firm, as experienced by some who had employed Bangladeshi workers in the past. OEC managing director Masood-ur-Rahman …
Continue reading »Lahore’s Chimpanzee Romeo Keeps Honey Away from People
The Lahore Zoo has erected barriers around the chimpanzee cage because Romeo, the male chimpanzee, gets upset if people come too close to his two and a half month-old baby, Honey. Romeo began to draw crowds after he began throwing water at people to ward them off. He would fill his mouth with water …
Continue reading »Pakistan Villages Get Solar Electricity
One hundred households in twin-village of Narian Khorian on the outskirts of Rawalpindi district bordering Attock, are anxiously waiting for the formal inauguration of their dream project — the electric power supply to their homes! He said the solar panels have a guaranteed life span of a minimum of 25 years while the battery and …
Continue reading »Karachi ‘Cultural Street’ Attracts Many
The road on which Koocha-i-Saqafat was held was divided into three parts. Those who came from the Arts Council roundabout first entered the art centre where paintings, specimen of calligraphy and sculptures were on display. The second section of Koocha-i-Saqafat comprised a book bazaar where a few booksellers offered huge discounts – up to 33 …
Continue reading »JVC Plans Reentry in Pakistan with Assembly Plant
The Victor Company of Japan (JVC) a household name of yesteryears in home entertainment has planned a grand comeback in Pakistani market. JVC established in 1927 produced its first television in 1940 and in 1976 introduced world’s first VHS-Video Recorder changing the concept of home entertainment. Replying to a query regarding the worth of the …
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