Extensive range of ‘Gems & Jewellery’ stalls to be setup: ED Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD: An extensive range of Gems and Jewellery stalls will be exhibited to commemorate the cultural diversity at the biggest annual ‘Lok Mela’ from Nov 1 at Shakarparian Islamabad. Talking to reporter, Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali Sunday said It would attract a large number of people from different walks of life including foreigners […]

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A variety of melodies to be arranged in biggest mela

ISLAMABAD: A week-long mega festival would be starting from Nov 1 with variety of melodies from every culture of Pakistan only at ‘Lok Mela’. According to details received here, there would be musical nights arranged for the enjoyment of people in this pandemic situation. This Mela is a real reflection of traditional cultural heritage of […]

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Indian troops martyr two more youth in IIOJK, raising six months’ toll to 117

ISLAMABAD: Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred two more Kashmiri youth including one in custody in Poonch and Shopian districts, Sunday, raising the past six months’ toll to 117 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). One youth identified as Zia Mustafa was languishing in Kot Bhalwal jail, Jammu, since […]

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Over 108 teachers trained to help prevent substance abuse in educational institutes

ISLAMABAD: Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Islamabad in collaboration with Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has trained over 108 teachers to curb substance abuse in educational institutes. The teacher’s training was still continuing under supervision of Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training to actively educate the students about prevention, detection, and rehabilitation processes of […]

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PM visit to Saudi Arabia to further strengthen trade ties

ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer Pakistan Furniture Council Mian Kashif Ashfaq Sunday said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s current visit to Saudi Arabia would strengthen trade ties, cement bilateral relations, and gear up military and political cooperation between the two countries. Talking to a delegation of furniture manufacturers led by Wasim Arshad, he said both Muslim countries […]

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Pakistani start-up wins Supernova Pitch Competition in Dubai

ISLAMABAD: MYTM, a start-up of National Incubation Center (NIC) Islamabad (funded by Ignite National Technology Fund – Ministry of IT and Telecom) has won the Supernova pitching challenge in the creative economy category at GITEX Future Stars held in Dubai. MYTM – Lahore based start-up is the first Islamic Fintech in Pakistan which empowers retailers […]

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Shaolin Temple attracts domestic, foreign visitors despite Covid-19 pandemic

BEIJING: Shaolin Temple also known as Shaolin Monastery located at foot of Mount Song near Dengfeng City in Henan Province of China attracts a large number of domestic tourists as well as foreigners living across China. Founded in the 5th century, the monastery has been long renowned for its association with Chinese martial arts and […]

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Lok Virsa to initiate nationwide tourism & cultural fests from tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (NIFTH) – Lok Virsa, has joined hands with Orangeloft & Sweettooth to initiate nationwide tourism and cultural festival from October 25 at the TDCP site Murree. Talking to reporter, Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali said it has a wide network of locations, vision and local inclusiveness […]

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