Pakistani woman: In a first, woman Noora Ihsas opens a restaurant in Swat Poet and social worker Noora Ihsas have opened a restaurant called Chai Saaz in the Swat district, the first of its kind in the region. She founded the Chai Saaz in Mingora in collaboration with two other writers. Noora, a poet, and social media star, revealed that she was aware of the conservative reaction to her business idea,...
Ramadan 2021: '100 Million Meals' Campaign Food parcels first distributed to target groups in Pakistan. Food distribution has already started in Pakistan, Jordan and Egypt as part of the "100 million meals" campaign which aims to support disadvantaged communities in 20 countries, one of the largest food drive campaigns of its kind during the holy month of Ramadan. Low-income families, refugees,...
Islamabad: The government has urged to solve the problem of the closure of Malam Jabba because this complex plays a fundamental role in promoting tourism. Lawyers should help interested parties to promote tourism rather than drag them to court for the subsequent closure of tourism promotion sites. Shedding light on the closure of the Malam Jabba site by court order, the vice president of the Mardan...
Ramzan is a month of endless blessings, forgiveness, generosity and a time to get close to Allah. For Muslims around the world, it is a time when they are connected to each other by similar traditions and feelings, as well as to their Creator through a shared bond that transcends time and space. Ramadan is not only guided by religious practices, but also by tradition. It is the time when Muslims come...
Decorating your bedroom or any other part of the house on a budget can be a little stressful. After all, we all want the best for our living space, right? However, if you've just moved into a new home or just want to completely renovate your personal sanctuary, here's a complete guide on how to decorate your room for less than PKR 50,000. Unlike your living room and living room, your bedroom is a place...
In April last year, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced his government's second tax amnesty plan for 10 months aimed at "stimulating economic growth" and minimizing the impact of COVID-19 on people's lives. So far, more than 1,000 construction projects worth Rs 355 billion have been registered during the first year of Prime Minister Imran Khan's second tax amnesty plan. According to government statistics,...
Cascading domes, thin minarets, and intricate art are just some of the features that make Masjids such outstanding structures. With the spread of Islam, Masjids have also evolved and with the fusion of architectural styles from different cultures, the effects of globalization are evident. Masjids around the world have a rich history and are central to the Islamic faith. Although Masjids are a place...
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced the installation of digital water flow meters in the main pipelines of the city. CDA has decided to install digital flow meters on the main pipelines. These will be installed in main pipes, tubular wells and filtration systems. In this regard, PC 1 of Rs 166,419 crore was approved. The CDA management decided to install a digital flow...
Renovating your home on a fixed budget can be a little tricky, but it's certainly not impossible. As long as you plan ahead and decide to do things yourself, you can give your space a whole new look at no cost. To help you out in, we've put together a list of DIY home remodeling ideas under 10,000 PKR that will not only add aesthetic appeal to your home or apartment, but also make it more...
Pakistan has launched its first tourism channel "Discover Pakistan" which will project the soft image of the country to national and international audiences. 🇵🇰 According to reports, the launch of a specific TV channel 📺 to promote Pakistan's positive image had been underway since 2017. The channel was launched on March 22, 2021. For about four years, Discover Pakistan's social media...
ISLAMABAD- Turkish Association has shown interest in investing the tourism sector of Pakistan. Ali Can Aksu, President of Tourism Hotel Managers Association of Turkey, together with his team, called Minister of State / President of the Investment Council, Atif Bokhari, at the BOI office to discuss investment opportunities and offer specialized services / experience in tourism and hospitality in Pakistan...
The Board of Investment (BOL) said on Friday March 5, 2021, that the Allama Iqbal industrial city settled in Faisalabad, the second special economic zone (SEZ) of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, began with a proposed investment of Rs 53.6 billion. According to details, the Allama Iqbal Industrial City SEZ Committee approved fifteen applications and allocated 320 acres of land for projects...
Islamabad: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to transform Islamabad into a tourist-friendly city. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) at the first meeting of the newly formed CDA Council on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 decided to make the federal capital's tourist-friendly, functionalize libraries and carry out activities that highlight the national culture. It was also decided to make...
ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has initiated the process to hand over the Peshawar Mor metro bus project to Islamabad International Airport (IIA) to the Capital Development Authority (CDA). https://twitter.com/PunjabUpdates/status/1369318081978327055 The NHA has carried out the construction work and, after taking over, the CDA will run the bus service. Sources said five...
LAHORE: The Islamic banking arm of HBL and Akhuwat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a program that will provide Shariah-compliant home financing services to applicants identified by Akhuwat. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Lahore by the founder of Akhuwat, Dr. Amjad Saqib, and the head of HBL's Islamic banks, Muhammad Afaq Khan. Through this memorandum of...
Islamabad, March 2, 2021 - Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has introduced the Balochi language into its customer support services via automated helpline 1218. The implementation of the Balochi language is a testament to PTCL's commitment to serve their customers in their local dialects throughout Pakistan. Recently, PTCL had also introduced Sindhi language customer support into its...