Revival of proposed ‘Ancient Taxila University’ can convert region into educational tourism hub

RAWALPINDI: The proposed revival of the University of Ancient Taxila, designated a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in 1980 and the greatest learning center of Gandhara Civilization, can convert the region in to an educational tourism hub from across the globe after proper publicity and provision of extended facilities to the tourists. Taxila, one of the […]

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Two-day workshop held to create awareness among people of N.Waziristan

PESHAWAR: A two-day workshop was held here Sunday to discuss different matters faced by people of North Waziristan and create awareness among them regarding new system after merger. CRA, a non-governmental organization in collaboration with the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IMU), organized the workshop here at a local hotel that was attended by […]

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Warning; Feeding food to monkey causing attacks may result rabies: Experts

ISLAMABAD: Wildlife experts have advised citizens to avoid feeding monkeys strolling along the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP)’s hiking trails and its vicinity to avoid being bitten or attacked by them as it’s bite can cause rabies. An Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) spokesperson told reporter that monkey ate both plants and animals, where some […]

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FESCO to construct new offices

FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has decided to construct new offices and quarters to improve its performance and provide quality services to its consumers at their doorsteps. XEN Civil Works Division FESCO Shakeel Haidar Lakk Sunday said that FESCO would construct triple-story buildings for SDO Muslim Town sub-division office at 132-kV Chiniot Road […]

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Centre for focused care, rehabilitation of mentally retarded persons demanded

MULTAN: Society for Special Persons (SSP) demanded of government to establish full-fledged Centre for proper care, protection and rehabilitation of mentally retarded persons. South Punjab lacked any specific Centre for mentally retarded persons and they had to face many hardships, said Chairperson Society for Special Persons Zahida Hameed, while talking to reporter here. She stated […]

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