Empowering women through traditional crafts in Haripur on November 12, 2024For Naseem Akhtar, a widowed mother of six from Haripur, a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, what began as a simple way to support her family has grown into a lifeline for hundreds of local women. Through her skill in traditional knitting and embroidery, Naseem has managed to sustain her household while creating a network of […]
The spicy tradition of Nathia Gali on September 14, 2024Set against the stunning backdrop of Nathia Gali, the Chicken Patakha is more than just a meal. It is a culinary tradition. This dish renowned for its bold flavours and spicy kick lures travellers from all parts of Pakistan, all eager to savour the unique taste that defines the area’s culinary reputation. Sardar Nauman, a […]
Female ADC displaced as PTI MPA takes over office in Abbottabad on August 8, 2024A female Additional Deputy Commissioner in Abbottabad was forced out of her office building because of continuous political pressure from a local PTI MPA. The displaced office was essential in managing relief and human rights operations in Abbottabad. Situated on the ground floor, it provided accessible services to everyone including those with mobility challenges. It […]
Neelum View Point turns into ‘distressing location’ on July 26, 2024The once-popular Neelum View Point on the banks of the River Jhelum in Kohala Valley has turned into a distressing location for tourists and locals due to the negligence of the authorities. The scenic valley nestled between the mountains of Galiyat and Kashmir, north of Murree and south of Muzaffarabad attracts thousands of tourists every […]
Discover the Quaid-i-Azam Memorial Rest House in Barsala on a scenic journey to Kashmir on June 30, 2024Nestled amidst the green hills of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Kashmir is the historic Kohala Bridge known as the “Gateway to Kashmir.” Travellers crossing this bridge enjoy stunning views of the mountains and the tranquil waters of the Jhelum River. A short half-kilometer detour towards Muzaffarabad brings travellers to Barsala village. Here, a century-old colonial-style […]
ATC to announce Farhad’s bail plea verdict tomorrow on June 4, 2024An anti-terrorism court on Monday reserved it’s verdict on post arrest bail request of poet Ahmed Farhad in a case of creating unrest in Pakistan administered Kashmir through social media. At the hearing, the prosecution represented by Assistant Advocate General (AAG) provided detailed arguments against granting the bail. The Assistant Advocate General argued that poet […]
Rawalpindi’s historic inn stands tall amidst changing times on May 9, 2024Nestled behind a tree near the Rawalpindi railway station is Lakhpati Serai, a small inn built for travelers decades ago still housing over fifty passengers daily. When it first began serving weary travelers, the streets outside the railway station were filled with such overnight lodgings, with traditional rope beds (charpais) lining the roads at dusk, […]
Missing woman recovered from Toba Tek Singh on April 22, 2024The police have recovered a missing woman from Toba Tek Singh some sixteen years after her alleged abduction from Islamabad. According to police sources in Toba Tek Singh, Asia Bibi, 33, was reportedly abducted within the jurisdiction of Shahzad police station, Islamabad on October 18, 2008. Bashir Ahmed, Station House Officer (SHO) Aroti Police Station, […]
Enduring birthroom struggles in Kohistan on April 10, 2024Zainab Kulsoom, a 27-year-old resident of Lotar village in Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is in the ninth month of her sixth delivery, embracing the challenges of motherhood with five children. Residing in a shared home with her husband’s fourteen brothers, Kulsoom, along with two co-wives and a total of 16 children, occupies a single room. Despite […]