Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email ISLAMABAD: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) gathered government officials, local and international partners, and communities from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Buner and Upper Dir districts to celebrate the conclusion of the $10 million Human Development Activity, says a Press release. Over four years, the project empowered local communities and organizations to achieve sustainable development outcomes in health and education. Through collaboration with the KP government, the project provided grants to Pakistani organizations to i ..read more

Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email Nasim Ranzooryar Achakzai DUBAI (UAE): The Global Village trade fair which is held every year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and lasts for six months, in which Afghanistan won the second position this year, which is proud and commendable. Young artist Mir Khan Moqori, son of Pashto language Bulbul-e-Afghanistan Abdullah Moqori, says that this is the first time in the last two decades that Afghanistan has reached the second place. Art works, Afghan clothes, dry and fresh fruits, precious stones, jewelry and food items were exhibited and sold. It is wor ..read more

Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email KARACHI: Department of Humanities & Social Sciences of Bahria University Karachi Campus organized a Policy Talk to celebrate the decade of BRI & CPEC Titled “Belt & Road Initiatives: Opportunities and Implications for Pakistan and the Region” at Al-Beruni Auditorium of Bahria University, Tuesday. Saqib Fayyaz Magoon Sr Vice President FPCCI was the Chief Guest while Dr Sahar Afshan Head of Department of H&SS, Sr Associate Professor Amir Sultan, Dr Huma Baqai Rector MiTE, and Manzar Naqvi addressed the seminar while Senator Mushahid Huss ..read more

Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email Farzana Mmansoor SHARJAH (UAE): Aimed at enriching the reading experiences of children in the UAE, Bazm-e Urdu (BEU) Dubai, in collaboration with the Sharjah Children Reading Festival (SCRF), delivered an enriching cultural experience with two captivating stage performances. The first, titled “Hum Bhi Agar Bachchay Hotay,” was meticulously curated for young audiences. The second, “A Tribute to Moin Akhtar,” honored the legendary Pakistani artist known for his remarkable talent in acting, comedy, and hosting. Akhtar captivated audiences across generat ..read more

Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email Farzana Mansoor DUBAI (UAE): Naila Kiani, a worldwide leading high-altitude mountaineer, has achieved yet another historic milestone by successfully summiting Makalu, the 5th highest peak in the world, and her 11th 8,000-metre mountain. Kiani’s latest triumph underscores her exceptional skill and resilience, solidifying her reputation as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. Having lived in Dubai for 9 years, Kiani is the first ever Pakistani woman to achieve 11 of the world’s 14 highest peaks above 8,000 metres. Her final summit push of Makalu to ..read more

Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained bullish for the second session in a row on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 862.15 points (+1.20 percent) to close at 72,764.24 points. The market opened with a gap of 500 points and remained in the green throughout the session. Overall, the benchmark index gained 2,106.6 points during the last two sessions. The index has surged 73.4 percent over the past year and is up 12.9 percent year-to-date. The market remained up following news of the delegation’s arrival with an IMF statement regar ..read more

Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email LAHORE: Esteemed fashion designer and cultural icon, Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, widely known as HSY, marked a significant milestone Friday, commemorating three decades of unparalleled contribution to the fashion industry. The grand celebration, held in Lahore, Pakistan, underscored HSY’s steadfast dedication to innovation and sartorial distinction, says a Press release. The event, a first of its kind in Pakistan, witnessed the convergence of digital fashion and live show presentation, setting a new standard in the realm of couture. For three decades, HSY ..read more

Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Rope Skipping team bag two Gold and four Silver Medals in South Asian Rope Skipping Championship, Saturday, says a message received here from Nepal on Sunday. According to details, the two South Asian Rope skipping Championships-24 was opened at Nepal on Saturday. The participation teams are Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Following are the results: U-10 Girls, 10 Bounce Hoop: Mawra Saeed Pakistan got the Gold Medal. U-13 boys, 30 Second Speed event: Muhammad Hussain Gold Medal in Double event and Silver Medal in 3 m ..read more

Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled two ambitious international development initiatives: the ‘Silk Road Economic Belt’ in Kazakhstan and the ’21st Century Maritime Silk Road Development Strategy’ in Indonesia. Together, they were titled as ‘One Belt-One Road’ (OBOR), later rebranded as the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ (BRI). This initiative aimed to create an extensive network of infrastructural connections across continents, linking China more closely with Asian, European, and African markets. Among the key components was the China-Pakistan ..read more

Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Email Pakistan china connectively bound thousands years old. Buddhist monks china from the area of what is now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan in the Silk Road transmission of Buddhism to Han dynasty China.. Fa-hsien travelled is presently Pakistan. 10 years were spent in area. Spiritual and special feeling connection with this area (Pakistan ) thousand years ago. District Haripure Village Jaulian (Monastery ) and Ancient university in world. The Silk Road, Buddhist monk travelling in this way. Plus common traveler was going this way can only mean tha ..read more