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Life-size camel carvings dating back 2,000 years found in Saudi Arabia
Researchers believe the art draws from an Arabian tradition with Nabataean and Parthian influences
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Creating awareness: Book on packaged milk history launched
Book will tell story of milk in the country, focus on history and journey of packaged milk sector in the country
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NORI organises awareness seminar
Eighteen cancer hospitals providing treatment to over 800,000 cancer patients
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When Greeks were less fond of Alexander the Great
Antagonism prevails between Greece and Macedonia, both claim origins of Alexander the Great.
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PAL office opens today
Foundation stone of Pakistan Academy of Letters’ (PAL) new regional office in Peshawar will be laid on Saturday
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Scientists say glass was made in Africa centuries before Europeans arrived
Chemical analysis of glass found at Nigerian archaeological site reveals composition entirely unique to region
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National Ka Pakistan: A multi-sensorial treat for culture enthusiasts!
Check out National Ka Pakistan's fifth season to rediscover the culture, history and food of Pakistan.
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Multiple 'out of Africa' migrations gave rise to modern human population, say scientists
A single 'out of Africa' migration history for early humans does not hold true anymore, new study reveals
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Geological marvel Fort Munro hit hard by lack of facilities
Silent rocks on way to Fort Munro offer clues to cataclysmic event
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Seeing history through the people’s lens
‘Mirror of History’ by Mubarak Ali examines a different side of Pakistan’s past
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Even you, Brutus?
The political crisis in contemporary Pakistan has a comparable analogy to history’s precedents
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'Allah', 'Ali' engraved in Vikings burial costumes
Implying a connection between Viking and Muslim worlds
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‘Shockingly badly integrated'
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have a particularly close relationship
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Clinton threatened to 'end' North Korea long before Trump did
Bill Clinton's 'it would mean the end of their country as they know it' casts the same shadow as Trump's
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Bangladesh’s unravelling secularism
A country that has seen much tragedy since half century existence can overcome its troubling legacy of dynastic rule
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The inhumanity of humankind!
The history of man’s march towards civilisation is replete with vivid instances of man’s inhumanity to man
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Liberal, progressive ethos of country ‘hidden’
Former senator Afrasiab Khattak says there is a dearth of genuine research in Pakistan regarding historical events
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Pakistan Railways Azadi Train comes to Sindh
Train started its journey on August 12 from Margalla Railway Station, Islamabad
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Scientists 'solve' mystery of how first animals appeared on Earth
Global algae bloom changed everything
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Mughals slashed out of Indian history textbooks
New edition for history book also eliminates Muslim rulers in the country before Mughal period
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Thucydides, the realist
Thucydides is considered a father of the ‘realist’ school of international relations
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Take a trip down memory lane at the National Museum of Pakistan
Four new galleries are expected to be added at museum by next year
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Cambridge University examiners told it is sexist to use the word 'genius' to describe students
To reduce gender differences Lucy said the university would need to use language that was more 'transparent.'
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Dilip Kumar’s house stands in shambles
With collapsing walls and ceilings, the site has become a dumping ground for residents
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Sindh archives dept allocates funds for retrieval of rare documents
A treasure trove of documents is available, which may decay as employees have no expertise
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Need to look at history through lens of science: Kenoyer
American archaeologist says Pakistanis are unaware of their cultural identity
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'History teaches us how to live in harmony'
NHLH secretary says PC-II for a national museum in the capital has been approved
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Archaeologist discusses urbanism in Indus Valley Civilisation
Jonathan Mark Kenoyer delivers lecture at National Museum on scripts of ancient Indus valley
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Distorted history being taught to youth, says Rabbani
Senate chairman laments information regime being imposed on youngsters
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Indo-Afghan ‘historical’ relations: where does Pakistan fit?
For regional relations, Afghanistan should act realistically considering its location, strengths and weaknesses.
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US airlines are bumping passengers off flights at the lowest rate since 1995
The Transportation Department is reviewing the 'involuntary denied boarding' of the United passenger
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An inside look: The unwritten stories of Jamaat-e-Islami
Book on party's history is expected to be finished within a year
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The Europeans In India - illustrations of the life Europeans led in the subcontinent
The European In India collection illustrates the extravagant lifestyle led by the Englishmen
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UK man spends life savings on a plot, discovers lost city
Wilson has spent £200,000 on the project since 2004
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Re-print of Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' takes Germany by storm
The book outlines Hitler's ideology that formed the basis for Nazism and sets out his hatred of Jews
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Koh-i-Noor inspires new and bloody history
The Koh-i-Noor, now part of the British Crown Jewels, has witnessed the birth and the fall of empires
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Quiz: How well do you know the separation of East Pakistan?
Take our quiz and find out!
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A 500-year-old mystery has finally been solved
Find out here
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Human ancestor Lucy spent much of her time in trees: study
Lucy is the most ancient hominid fossil from the evolutionary branch that led to humans
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In Morocco's Fez, world's oldest library holds gems
Over the centuries, sultans, noblemen, princesses and wise men have contributed works to its shelves
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Ancient city uncovered in Egypt
It is believed to date back to 5316 BC
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Making history: Oldest-known inscription of 10 Commandments goes on sale
White stone slab, discovered in 1913, expected to rake in $250,000 or more
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Full list of Nobel Peace Prize winners
The Nobel prizes are awarded to those with achievements in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature and peace
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The eye still seeks: Salima Hashmi reflects on contemporary art
Veteran artist, historian presents her latest works on modern Pakistani art
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Muslim woman shuts down Facebook troll with epic history lesson
Sometimes, just a short history lesson suffices
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Reflection: Book museum showcases literary heritage
Repository contains rare classical writings
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In pictures: Katas Raj Temples
The complex is made up of seven Hindu temples which preserves at least 1500 years worth of history
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Preserving history: First Pashto book on Gandhara civilisation published
Contains historical facts based on research, excavations in recent past
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Rich history: Taxila – a symbol of diversity
Heritage site has over the past centuries been hub of Greek, Buddhist and Islamic cultures
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My Elections World II
In 1988, rank and file of leftist groups were disappointed but mostly supported the PPP in Lahore