Pakistani News for the Rest of Us

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Leading Swedish-based retailer IKEA is keen to import household items worth Euro 100 million 9US$130 million) during the next fiscal year. The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and IKEA, in the meanwhile are jointly organizing EPB-IKEA conference at Karachi and Lahore on May 17 and 19, respectively. The EPB has advised companies engaged in manufacturing home …

Shazia’s finger, which has been mysteriously churning out needles and operated upon five times for 8 needles to be taken out so far, didn’t show any sign of the new one cropping up, when X-rayed after two days of the last operation, while her mystified family members attribute this to the outcome of successful counter-measures …

Based on the topic, ‘Find Yourself,’ Quratul Ain has created free forms that have metallic surfaces embellished with thumb pins to produce the effect of movement. Most of her work is figurative and stylised. Both the artists are conscious of the difficulties that they may encounter in pursuing a career as sculptors but are determined …

New Park Energy Ltd (NPEL) in Thatta district of Sindh has launched the first wind energy project. It will produce 45 megawatt as a first step towards becoming the 100-megawatt pilot project to be completed by the end of 2005. The wind generated electricity would be provided to the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) …

According to State Bank during the last one week the foreign reserves with a 0.40 million dollars increase have remained at 13.2 billion dollars. The foreign exchange reserves under custody of the bank with a 10 million dollar increase have remained at 10.23 billion dollars while there has been a 66-lac dollars decrease in the …

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 …