Hong Kong: Federal Minister for Culture and National Heritage Aurangzeb Khan Khichi has emphasized the importance of cultural diplomacy in strengthening ties between nations. Addressing a ceremony of the Asian Cultural Cooperation Forum in Hong Kong, he said the bonds forged through cultural exchanges were powerful catalysts for fostering goodwill
Islamabad: The Pakistan team has won a bronze medal in the 22nd Asian Junior Squash Team Championships held in Hong Kong. According to Radio Pakistan, South Korea secured the gold medal while Malaysia took home the silver. Pakistan and India both earned bronze medals in the competition.
Karachi: After a three-decade wait, Pakistan is all set to host its first major International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament, the Champions Trophy, since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup with Sri Lanka and India. According to Radio Pakistan, an eight-nation limited-overs tournament will be contested from February 19 to March 9,
Karachi: The 16th death anniversary of prominent Urdu poet, writer, and columnist Shabnam Romani was observed on Monday. Shabnam Romani, born in 1928 in Badaun city of Uttar Pradesh in British India, made significant contributions to Urdu literature through his poetry and writings. According to Radio Pakistan, Shabnam Romani authored
Islamabad: Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. However, light rain-thunderstorm, accompanied by light snowfalls over the hills, is anticipated at isolated places in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northwestern Balochistan. According to Radio Pakistan, the temperature recorded
Islamabad: Organized terrorist attacks on Pakistani security forces are foreign-sponsored and part of an international conspiracy to destabilize Pakistan. A latest UN report has pinpointed that Afghanistan supports TTP and Baloch terrorists against Pakistan. Basically, the current Afghan government was installed with the aim to be used against Pakistan. But
Peshawar: A meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet took place today in Peshawar to review ongoing efforts aimed at establishing peace in Kurram district. The cabinet approved the recruitment of 407 security personnel to form a special security force dedicated to maintaining peace in the region. According to Radio Pakistan,
Muridke: Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has announced that the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) will be restructured and revived. Speaking to newsmen in Muridke, he emphasized the commitment to revamp the USC to better serve the public. According to Radio Pakistan, Rana Tanveer Hussain mentioned that during