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Pakistan’s heritage in spotlight as US returns rare smuggled Buddha statue
Pakistan may be struggling to cope with immense demands of socio-economic development for its burgeoning population but its land remains heir to rich tapestry of ancient cultures. This week, the United States returned a precious sculpture...April 29, 2016 1179 0 -
Tributes from all around as Prince passes away
Tributes poured in for Prince from around the world as music lovers honored his versatile talents, originality and creativity after the legendary artist suddenly passed away in Minneapolis on Thursday at the age of 57. The iconic...April 22, 2016 1392 0 -
Most Americans say libraries serve well
The number of people visiting local libraries in the United States may be declining but libraries continue to get higher levels of approval among users as they diversify means of sharing information and knowledge in step with latest...April 13, 2016 813 0 -
A Cherry Blossom scene, cloudy day and Washington Monument
In continuation of our Cherry Blossom series, here is another click from an amazing angle. While the white clouds floated in the sky the Washington Monument stood out as thousands thronged the National Mall to have a variety...April 3, 2016 921 0 -
Cherry Blossom charms in a Moonlit Evening
The National Mall in Washington D.C. went on a dual charm offensive Friday evening, with peaking Cherry Blossom trees wearing an exotic look under silvery moonlight. That description may sound a little fantastical but then how else...March 26, 2016 3731 0 -
UN turns to Angry Birds’ Red to inspire a Greener Planet
In an unusual move designed to grab world attention, the United Nations has appointed Red, the leader of the “Angry Birds” mobile game characters, as an envoy to inspire climate action toward the goal of a...March 20, 2016 1008 0 -
Alexandria, Va.. rated the best downtown in America
Featured Image above : The Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia Photo by Ben Schumin on March 8, 2003. (Used via creativecommons.org/licenses,by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons) What is it that makes Alexandria, Va.. an irresistible tourist attraction?...March 11, 2016 3554 0 -
Capturing the Beauty and Mystique of Shangrila
Breathtaking really is the word that springs to mind while describing the beauty and awe of natural scenes in Pakistan’s north. Capturing the beauty of mountains, lakes and gardens under clear blue skies or low hanging...March 8, 2016 2108 0 -
From Saving Face to Girl in the River – Pakistani Sharmeen Chinoy wins 2nd Oscar
Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy won her second Oscar at a glittering Academy Awards ceremony Sunday, becoming one of the few women to achieve the coveted distinction for her short documentary “A Girl in the River –...February 29, 2016 2394 0 -
Crowdfunding journalism and creativity – trends and possibilities
Since its launch, the Internet has been shaping journalism in many ways. Some of the largest media organizations now must do well on the social media to draw more and more audience and following – giving...February 24, 2016 1615 0