Day: October 11, 2021

ISLAMABAD: A three-day exhibition titled “Indonesian Batik: A Cultural Beauty” would be held here from Monday (tomorrow), featuring a fine collection of batik and batik products. The exhibition organized by Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad would be inaugurated by the Indonesian Ambassador Adam Tugio at the “Batik Studio” Centaurus Mall, Islamabad, said a press release. “Indonesian […]

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Buddhists on Sunday visited the National Heritage Museum here at Lok Virsa. Officials of Heritage Museum Lok Virsa warmly welcomed the delegation. They were briefed the visiting Buddhists on the displays at Museum and a gallery of Buddhist statues, antiques and artefacts. Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali said the visit […]

ISLAMABAD: Water scarcity has become a worrisome issue for the residents of sector G-13 of Islamabad where demand for supplying the water facility from external sources is escalating due to a sharp increase in its population and minimal availability of tankers and storage tanks in the sub-sectors. This was the crux of a meeting arranged […]

ISLAMABAD: Architect of Pakistan’s nuclear programme and renowned scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, 85, died on Sunday morning after developing health complications. President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed their deep grief and sorrow over the demise of late Dr AQ Khan. They prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul […]

ISLAMABAD: A total of 3, 907, 086 challans were issued to the drivers of Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTVs) with a fine amount of Rs. 1, 760, 160, 890 during the financial years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, in the area of Motorway M-2 (Islamabad-Lahore) and National Highway N-5 (Islamabad-Lahore) GT Road. According to Ministry of Communications, a […]

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Embassy in cooperation with Likee launched a short video contest ’70 years of Togetherness’ on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Pakistan-China Diplomatic relations. According to a statement issued here by China Cultural Counsellor said that the duration of the activity is four months, divided into two phases of monthly competition […]

ISLAMABAD: National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage -Lok Virsa in collaboration with Hill Joint and Eco Records organized live music show and music video screening on Sunday. Music video titled “Sangdil Sheher” by Ali Ashraf and “Beware” by Gintaara music band was screened at Lok Virsa, said a statement issued here. Ali Ashraf, a […]

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Establishment Division Mohammad Shehzad Arbab on Sunday had expressed sorrow over sad demise of Pakistan’s nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan. In his condolence message, he said Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan was a great national asset. He played an important role in making the country’s defense capabilities […]