Distress calls: Wildlife at Margalla Hills under threat What would you do if one fine morning you find a flying squirrel, a snake and a Rhesus monkey seated comfortably at... Updated 23 Jan, 2015 01:36am
Pakistani scientists develop DNA “barcode” to identify salt tolerant plants The genetic “barcode” system could be used for accurate identification of medicinally important halophytes Published 21 Jan, 2015 08:31pm
Gawalmandi: A taste of history Ever wonder where the iconic Gawalmandi street got its diverse food palette from? Updated 10 Dec, 2014 01:05am
Pakistan's highway of marvels The silent rocks on the way to Fort Munro are a geological and paleontological wonder. Updated 03 Dec, 2014 06:08pm
Syed Shah Abdul Latif: 'Khushki kay Imam' Syed Shah Abdul Latif, Bari Imam, taught people about love, peace and harmony and is the patron saint of Islamabad. Updated 10 Jul, 2014 03:48pm
Dama Dam Mast Qalandar: The man behind the melody The music world, the government and even Ashiq Hussain's friends have turned a blind eye to the melody maestro. Updated 02 May, 2018 04:17pm
Sakhi Sarwar: The shrine on the mountain The shrine of Sakhi Sarwar, a 13th century saint, is a major hallmark of Dera Ghazi Khan. Updated 15 Apr, 2014 02:08pm
The Dancing Hooves Horse dancing is a popular method of celebrating success and joy in rural areas, especially Punjab. Updated 05 Apr, 2014 04:21pm
Revival of Bholu Brothers' legacy The legacy of the 'Bholu Brothers', Pakistan’s most famous wrestling family, is set for a revival. Updated 04 Aug, 2014 02:34pm
‘Karachi had 32 different names historically’ KARACHI: Karachi, the financial capital of Pakistan, was called by 32 different names over the past few hundred... Published 25 Feb, 2014 07:20am
Remembering Jigar, the poet of love, mysticism and politics KARACHI: Jigar Muradabadi was not only a poet of love and mysticism but he also portrayed the political situation in... Published 20 Feb, 2014 07:41am
Don't forget Lakhan jo Daro There is more to the country’s crumbling heritage that needs a prayer or better yet a cultural festival. Updated 07 Feb, 2014 08:30pm
Climate change: Food security should be top priority for Pakistan Experts at the Climate Change Conference in Karachi stressed a dire need for research on the issue in Pakistan. Published 25 Jan, 2014 08:01pm
Pakistan’s silent revolution An imaginary circle of less than three kms encompasses what can safely be described as the hub for science in Pakistan. Updated 26 Nov, 2013 10:35pm
Pakistan's first Cubesat iCUBE-1 launched from Russia Built by the Institute of Space Technology, iCUBE-1 was designed and developed at a cost of Rs3-3.5 million. Updated 22 Nov, 2013 01:03am
Salimuzzaman Siddiqui – A visionary of science Dr Salimuzzaman Siddiqui was a true polymath and visionary of science. Updated 18 Oct, 2013 10:59pm
Home, the first front in fight against dengue Experts at a dengue awareness conference stressed that the fight against the virus should start at home. Updated 10 Oct, 2013 12:52am
‘Pakistan develops search engine for free online courses’ Hussain Ebrahim Jamal Institute of Chemistry would launch the integrated platform for free online courses next month. Updated 08 Oct, 2013 01:49pm
The ticking time bomb beneath Quetta The Awaran district in Balochistan is the worst affected area of the September 24, 2013 earthquake. Killing more ... Updated 29 Sep, 2013 04:46pm
Gravity powered lamp to be tested in Asia and Africa The lamp mainly consist of a weight bag and will cost between five to ten US dollars. Updated 28 Sep, 2013 09:03pm
