Tourism is a major source of income for many people in Pakistan. It is, however, much more than just an economic sector. Tourism links people and helps building better understanding among nations and cultures. Sustainable tourism is also essential for the preservation and enhancement of the cultural and natural heritage of our country
Pakistan’s First Public Private Sector Agreement for Cotton Research and Development
Lahore: The government of Pakistan, Guard Agricultural Research and Services (private) Limited, and its JV partner Biocentury Transegene (China) Company Limited, are set to sign an agreement for cotton research and development, in what is essentially the first agreement of its kind between the public and private sectors.
The tripartite agreement, will it is hoped, be [...]
Steps for Revival of Tourism Industry Demanded
Islamabad: Trade leader Malik Sohail on Saturday said tourism in Pakistan is presenting a hopeless picture due to indifference of government, militancy, economic meltdown and instability.
He called upon the government to take immediate measured to revive tourism industry that is victim of armed conflict and incoherent policies.
He also asked electronic media outlets [...]
President Asif Ali Zardari ’s Address to the UN General Assembly
I am honoured to return to this Chamber of hope, peace and cooperation. I wish to convey to you the warm greetings of the people of Pakistan.
PM Greets King of Saudi Arabia on National Day
Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has sent a message of greetings to the King of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, on their national day falling on 23rd September.
In his message, the Prime Minister said:
“The government and the people of Pakistan join me in conveying our heartiest felicitations and best wishes to [...]
Chief Justice of Pakistan Spent Eid Day with Prisoners in Adyala Jail
Islamabad: Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary and three Hon’ble Judges of the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench namely Mr. Justice Nasir Saeed Shaikh, Mr. Justice Khawaja Imtiaz Ahmed and Mr. Justice Sardar Tariq Masood visited the Adyala Jail and spent about five hours of the Eid Day with the prisoners [...]
Chinese Ambassador calls on the President
Islamabad: The Chinese ambassador in Pakistan Mr. Luo Zhaohui called on President Asif Ali Zardari here in the Presidency on Saturday and exchanged view on bilateral relations.
The President while talking to the ambassador said that Pakistan attaches high value to its relations with china and takes pride in the success story of China. He [...]
Communications Division, NHA under control of Musharraf’s Lobby: Makhdoom Javed Hashmi
ISLAMABAD: Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League and Member National Assembly has urged President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani to get rid of corrupt and check the black sheep’s of General Pervez Musharraf’s lobby presently working within the Ministry of Communications and its attached departments as they [...]
