KALASH: The traditional Chilam Joshi festival of the Kalash people has begun in Chitral. The festival is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the melting of snow comprises of colorful cultural performances, music, dance, and traditional sports. It is an important part of the region’s cultural heritage and attracts visitors from around the […]
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GUANGDONG (China): The death toll from a highway collapse in southern China’s Guangdong province has risen to 48 as rescue work continues. Heavy rains caused a stretch of road from Meizhou city towards Dabu county to cave in at around 2:10am local time on Wednesday (1st May, 2024). Vehicles careened into the nearly 18-metre-long gash […]
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RIYADH: As roads in several regions of Saudi Arabia have been inundated due to flash floods caused by torrential rains on Wednesday (1st May, 2024), authorities here have asked pupils to stay home and resort to distance learning. “The rain continued for seven hours from the afternoon until near midnight in very large quantities,” said […]
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RIYADH: Saudi government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have joined forces to help eradicate polio from thirty three Islamic Development Bank member countries. The two parties have taken a decision to protect three hundred and seventy million children annually and lift millions more from poverty. A fund exceeding six hundred and twenty million […]
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KALASH: The four-day Chilam Josh festival would be held in three Kalash valleys, including Bumburet, Birir and Rumbur from 13-17 May to entertain the tourists from various parts of the country. The annual festival comprises traditional events including dances of Kalash girls and boys to the beats of traditional drums and will be attended by […]
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KARACHI: Malir District of the Port City was jolted by a 3.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday (24th April, 2024). According to the National Seismic Monitoring Center Islamabad, the epicenter was Malir area. Newspakistan.tv
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UAE: United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after last week’s record-breaking rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill. “We learned great lessons in dealing with severe rains,” said Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum after a cabinet meeting, adding […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Wednesday (24th April, 2024) hosted an artist talk and workshop on paper cutting as part of the ongoing The Guiding Light exhibition led by visual artist Tusif Ahmed. Tusif Ahmed, renowned for his expertise in paper cutting, facilitated an engaging and insightful session that spanned two […]
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LAHORE: President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, who arrived here on Tuesday (23rd April, 2024) was received by CM Maryam Nawaz along with her Cabinet members at the Allama Iqbal Airport. LAHORE: Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz met President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi at Governor House. __________ At Iqbal’s Mazar: LAHORE: […]
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LAHORE: Thousands of Sikh pilgrims, who converged here to attend the Vaisakhi, will leave on Monday (22nd April, 2024) by Wagah Border. 2400 Indian pilgrims have expressed gratitude to Pakistan for providing the best security, accommodation and medical facilities during their ten-day pilgrimage. Sikh pilgrims, who were seen shopping prior to their departure on Monday […]
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