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After Ages, First ‘Rain Retreat’ at Taxila Museum

16Jul

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After Ages, First ‘Rain Retreat’ at Taxila Museum

For the first time in Pakistani history, several Buddhist monks and followers converged at Taxila's Dharmarajika stupa. It is for the annual 'rain retreat'. Vassa is the monastic retreat observed primarily in Buddhist communities Thailand's monk, Arayawangso, and a delegation of monks and followers began a three-month 'rain retreat' or vassa. It is from mid-July to mid-October at Dharmarajika stupa in Taxila museum. It is the birthplace of ancient Buddhist civilization. The delegation is made up of five monks. It includes one beginner (a trainee monk), and fifteen companions. During his October 2019 visit to Taxila, Arayawangso fell in love with this area of rich Buddhist legacy. After that, he chose to return for the yearly Buddhist retreat. ...

Darkest Decade of Sindh under PPP Government

12Jul

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Darkest Decade of Sindh under PPP Government

From the very start to the last decade as well, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is governing this province. Low literacy rate, low per capita income, violent extremism, high infant mortality, as well as natural disasters are very common problems in Sindh. Everybody wants to rule Sindh but who wants to rule for Sindh? This question always appears in the mindset of the people of Pakistan. PPP has governed Sindh for more then decade. No one asks questions from them about its betterment. This governance has stopped the people of Sindh from necessities so they cannot ask for more but basic fulfillments. Karachi is the most affected city in this province. Interior Sindh is dealing with several concerns, including education, health, the environment, the rule of law, poverty, and, most cruc...

Railway Pakistan announced a 30% reduction in fares on EID

7Jul

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Railway Pakistan announced a 30% reduction in fares on EID

Eid-Ul-Adha: Railway Pakistan has announced a 30% reduction in fares because of Eid. They believe that it will be like a present for the people who are going to their homes to celebrate this occasion. Federal Minister for Pakistan Railways (PR) Khawaja Saad Rafique announced it. There has been great inflation in Pakistan in the past few months. People are blaming the government of Pakistan for this. In this disarray, Pakistan Railway announced a 30% reduction in fares due to Eid. It has spread happiness on the faces of the people who travel from one city to another on the occasion. Khawaja Saad Rafique, federal minister of Pakistan railway has announced this reduction for the occasion only. While announcing this reduction Saad Rafique also exclaims that National Accountability Bur...

Airline companies increases flights to Skardu

6Jul

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Airline companies increases flights to Skardu

PIA and different Airline companies increase flights to Skardu. Due to strong travel demand to Skardu, PIA increased by 12 flights per week. PIA announced this increase on Monday. Nowadays, tourists are more attracted to northern areas. Some years ago, people have likely to visit Naran & Kaghan. But, now they want to explore different sorts of beauty i.e., Skardu. When we talk about this majestic beauty how we can forget about its beautiful airport. With the increase in demand for flights to Skardu, Airline companies also increased flights to Skardu. Surprisingly PIA increased 12 flights per week to this beautiful northern place. The national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), announced on Monday that it was expanding its flight operations. Abdullah Khan, the s...

Former MQM leader Babar Ghauri arrested at Karachi Airport

5Jul

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Former MQM leader Babar Ghauri arrested at Karachi Airport

Karachi: Babar Ghauri was returning to Karachi from the United States. The Law enforcement agencies detained him at Airport. He will be presented in court on Tuesday. Police officials concerned remained tight-lipped over his detention. The Law enforcement agency detained Babar Ghauri at Karachi Airport. He was coming back from the United States when Police arrested him. He landed at Jinnah International Airport after ending his seven-year self-exile. Babar is a former federal minister and a senior leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). As per the recorded video, Police officials remained tight-lipped over his detention. The Law enforcement agency informed that Babar Ghauri will present to the court on Tuesday. The news about his custody spread like a jungle fire after a mobi...