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UNESCO Heritage Awards 2013: Khaplu Palace receives award of distinction
The structure was built in 1840s by the royal family of Yabgo.
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Campaign to enrol 43,000 out-of-school children kicks off in capital
The nationwide drive aims to make it easier for parents to enrol their children.
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Shehzad Roy and ex-members of Guns N’ Roses to perform together for a cause
Drummer Matt Sorum feels that this collaboration will be a step towards building bridges between East and West.
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Did you know?: Ishq Khuda to be screened at Norway film festival
Lollywood seems to be on a roll.
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Spreading literacy: $160 million reading project being launched
USAID, International Rescue Committee programme to reach 3.2 million students.
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Texting teachers: SMS-based monitoring off to encouraging start
L&NFBE receive real-time data from 4,000 informal schools across the province.
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For the marginalised: A space for silenced voices in Swat’s first women assembly
Residents ask MPAs to resolve problems of domestic violence, lack of job opportunities.
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Pakistan Super League back on PCB’s radar
Officials target event as ‘bail-out project’ for next year.
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The women who outshine in Pakistan’s tech industry
A list of extraordinary female entrepreneurs in a male dominated industry.
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Did you know?: Pakistani visual artist receives Prince Claus Award
Naiza’s work represents a deep analysis of the crucial paradoxes of Pakistani society.
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Sonia Rehman reveals her passion for antiques
Collection consists of 85 pieces including a Davenport desk, a Haram chest and Padshanama chairs.
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Sartorial Word: Mantra for the trendsetting
Apart from Western wear, the store stocks stylish Eastern wear as well.
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Lahore's unofficial tourist guide: The rime of the ancient Qissa Goh
Meet Faqir Muhammad Shami, Lahore's unofficial tourist guide.
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Syria imbroglio: Pakistani Christians pray for world peace
In response to the Pope’s call, large numbers of Christians observe day of fasting.
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Pakistani nurse wins laurels
Anila Ali Bardai stands as Pakistan’s first nurse to have received the award for excellence in neonatal nursing.
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Malala awarded Children’s Peace Prize
Vows to intensify struggle for children’s education.
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Malala awarded International Children's Peace Prize
I was just one target for their violence, says Malala.
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Fall 2013 for NAPA means more drama, more music
Academy lists down upcoming musical shows and plays, including Begum Jan.
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Noori strums its way across the border
Rock band set to collaborate with Indian jazz-folk duo Adil & Vasundhara in Fox Traveller’s SoundTrek series.
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Cricket: Pakistan batsman Umar ruled fit to play
Akmal is regarded as Pakistan's most talented batsman produced in the last 10 years.
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Easy Taxi: Smart phones, smarter cabs
A new app is here to change the cab culture in Lahore and revamp the way people look at cabs.
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The show must go on…: No swan song for Teen Beat
Masood Paracha’s demise on August 18 ended his 35-year-long affair with music, but his store remains open.
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Preserving legacies: Bacha Khan’s mausoleum expected to be completed by year-end
Located in Jalalabad, the tomb’s construction has been disrupted twice earlier.
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In the name of ‘speedy justice’: Electronic complaint cell to be set up at HRD soon
Financially supported by World Bank, the electronic system would allow the dispensation of “speedy justice".
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Keeping watch: Holding the Accountability Commission accountable
Draft aims to empower body with financial and administrative independence.
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A goodwill gesture: Nawaz sends bouquet to convalescing Sonia
Gandhi was taken to the hospital in New Delhi on August 26 after she felt unwell during a debate in parliament.
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Containing the crippling virus: Balochistan basks in glory of anti-polio success
No case reported in province so far this year.
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Power and gas theft: Committee set up to manage campaign
Campaign to be expanded from eight districts to entire province.
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India hands over Jinnah's speech recordings to Pakistan
The recordings sent by All India Radio include Jinnah's 14 August speech.
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Saff Championship: Pakistan to play must-win match against Bangladesh
National team needs to triumph with a two-goal margin today.
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Gender justice: Women police mobile education units set up
Every unit will be headed by a senior lady police official and include four to five other members.
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A new plan to tackle Karachi violence emerges
Multiple committees to be formed to tackle the crisis.
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Ground-breaking research: Scientists find new way to fight blood pressure
Researchers perform experiment to keep treat world’s biggest silent killer.
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Ensuring food security: Punjab announces wheat subsidy
CM constitutes committee of three ministers to fix wheat prices.
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Ambitious plan: Govt unveils Rs188b plan to enrol over five million children
Minister also hints at reformed national curriculum for all provinces.
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Routine immunisation: Fresh blood injected into flailing programme
Poor immunisation was said to be the reason behind recent outbreak of measles and increasing polio cases.
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Exchange for Change: As adults fight, children build cross-border bridges
Exhibition marks end of 14 months of correspondence between kids.
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Malala Yousufzai opens Europe's biggest library
The library is reported to have a million books in it.
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Bookworms unite: Walled City Authority mulls proposals for Book Street
It will provide booksellers a venue to sell books and revive a culture of reading
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Did you know?: Corto Moltedo’s arm candy to be showcased in Karachi!
Pernia Qureshi and Corto will be at retail store Labels on Tuesday for a trunk show.
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Right to information: India to hand over Jinnah tapes
Says it does not have the recording of Quaid’s August 11, 1947, address.
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Pope announces day of fasting, prayer for Syria
Pope urged the international community to make ‘every effort’ to begin a process of dialogue in Syria.
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Culture revival: WCLA proposes to host ‘Master Chefs of Lahore’
The festival will include display of local delicacies.
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Did you know?: Main Hoon Shahid Afridi box office stats are out!
A total business of Rs60 million is expected from the film.
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Asia Cup: Pakistan defeats Malaysia, secures bronze medal
Pakistan's victory does not qualify them for World Cup next year.
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Six-week ordeal ends: Police rescue kidnapped Palestinian student
Kidnappers demanded Rs50 million ransom.
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Movies, popcorn and more: Nueplex complex gets the films rolling
Celebrities, politicians and other guests walk the red carpet at the launch.
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HSC-II results: Public colleges bag top three positions
Public colleges were disappointed when last years’ top three positions were taken by Aga Khan Higher Secondary...
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Bringing change: Lyari girls say education is the only way up
Attendance is visibly higher at girls’ schools than boys’.
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Paperwork: Lahore police to establish service centres
Each centre to cater to 10-12 police stations, construction to begin in 6-8 months.