ISLAMABAD, June 30: The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) carried out an extensive research fieldwork in Gilgit-Baltistan to document and promote its indigenous folk culture and craft heritage. Executive Director Lok Virsa Shahera Shahid stated that in pursuance of Lok Virsa Ordinance promulgated by the government of Pakistan in 2002, the
Three soldiers from Pakistan were among 175 men honoured in a ceremony held by the British government for winning UK’s highest military honour, the Victoria Cross, for services rendered in the First World War. The soliders include Sepoy Khudadad Khan, Jemadar Mir Dast and Naik Shahamad Khan. There are a total of 11 VCs that
AYUN, May 26: The formal launching of Chitral Horticultural Society – Gulistan – will be held at the PTDC Chitral at 10am on Tuesday (May 27). Gulistan is the brainchild of Shahzada Maqsoodul Mulk of Ayun who has for long been working on the idea of laying the foundation of Chitral Horticultural Society. “I feel
BAGRAM AIR BASE, May 25 (Reuters): US President Barack Obama landed in Afghanistan on Sunday for a surprise Memorial Day weekend visit with US troops to thank forces who are preparing to withdraw after nearly 13 years of war. Spirited out of Washington aboard Air Force One Saturday night, Obama flew for more than 13
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KARACHI, May 20: It gave me great pride when I discovered that the ‘Kalashan Dur’ project of Sara Sultan d/o Sultan Wazir of Mastuj (Commissioner Income Tax Karachi) got distinction in the final project at the prestigious Indus Valley School. Ms Sara is in her final year at the school and studying interior design. The
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