It was a dark and tense night on May 7, 2025, one year ago, when India opened an extensive military front against Pakistan, triggering one of the most significant confrontations in the region’s recent history. A large number of Indian Air Force aircraft aggressively advanced towards the Pakistani eastern border while Indian media outlets simultaneously […]
Mohabat Khan Mosque welcomes Ramazan with faith and fervour
Fourteen-year-old Ibrahim Khan could hardly contain his emotions as he broke his first fast inside the majestic courtyard of the historic Mohabat Khan mosque on Thursday evening. Arrived from Nowshera district with his father, Ibrahim had long cherished the dream of offering Iftar and performing Namaz-e-Taraweeh at the centuries-old mosque whose wish was fulfilled this […]
Majestic journey of Babusar Pass adds colors to Independence Day celebrations
Abdul Hadi, an eight-grade student, was overwhelmed by the grandeur of Pakistan’s mesmerizing beauty as he travelled to the famous Babsar pass on the eve of the 77th Independence Day celebrations. Accompanied by his parents, Hadi’s dream of visiting Babusar top connecting Upper Kaghan Manshera with Chilas Gilgit Balistan over an altitude of 13,691 feet […]
Saiful Malook: A lake of fairytale needs digital media projection to attract tourists
The arduous journey from Pakistan’s plain districts to the northern highlands of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is instantly rewarded as the travelers encounter the breathtaking beauty of the famous Saiful Malook Lake. This renowned lake, nestled amidst snow-capped peaks of the Malika Parbat range in Mansehra’s Kaghan Valley, captivates the visitors with its fairytale-like charm. Spanning 1.06 […]
Bolstering SMEs imperative for youth empowerment
With scattered leather and rubber shoes at his shop in bustling Namak Mandi bazaar, Haji Noor-ud-Din along with his laborers, was working against the clock for timely delivery of orders placed for famous Peshawar Chappal. Amidst power outages coupled with electricity fluctuations, this 60 years old shoemaker could be seen giving final touches to popular […]
Monsoon magic at Mahodand lake
As the monsoon season breathes life into the valleys of Upper Kalam, a mesmerizing transformation unfolds over Mahodand Lake in the Osho Valley. The alternating dance of sun and clouds casts an enchanting spell, turning this serene lake into a coveted haven for tourists and families alike. Nestled amidst towering deodar trees and abundance of […]
Food items smuggling undermines local manufacturing industry
The rising population bulge has negatively impacted food services items including perishable and non-perishable edibles affecting gross domestic product (GDP) besides opening gates for smuggling. With the country’s population growing at about 2.4 percent rate crossing the psychological barrier of 242.8 million this year, has created problems including corruption, delay in justice, deteriorating education and […]
Digital Dilemma: Reading habits fade away in tech-savvy world
Technologically-drenched lifestyle has adversely affected reading habits amongst the youngsters as the nonstop usage of social media platforms and online presence had snatched away major chunk of their daily time. Reading habits, once considered instrumental for critical thinking has slowly faded away even within the educated circles. Though both extensive and intensive reading habits help […]
Tourists flock to Galiyat on Eid days amid great fun, laughter
Amid hide and seek between the sun and clouds over Thandyani hills, tourists thronged to Galiyat to enjoy pleasant change in the weather during Eid days in the picturesque mountains resorts of Pakistan. Arrived with cooked food, fruits and tents for camping at the picturesque Thandyani resort, Zeeshan Khan’s family, an employee of the KP […]
Govt urged to take stern action against timber mafia to save forests
Cleaning perspiration with handkerchief in his wood tall, Haji Amanullah Khan, a 72-year-old wood seller was busy like a honey bee in cutting of large slab of shisham, beer, amaltas and other canopy trees with big saw to fulfill the placed orders of customers for Eidul Azha. As the sun rays bath his house, the […]