LAHORE: Lahore Zoo will begin offering night-time visits from next month, with officials planning live entertainment, revamped food services and illuminated exhibits to attract families and tourists. Read More: Lahore Zoo lost 70 precious animals in last five years Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department Director General Mobeen Elahi told Dawn on Sunday that the “night zoo” […]
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Historic Ain Fort stabilised after decades of neglect
ISLAMABAD: Restoration work has begun on the more than 550-year-old Ain Fort in Rawalakot district, bringing renewed attention to a historic site that had long remained hidden under dense forest and decades of neglect. Read More: How Akbar came to love books despite never learning to read For the first time since the creation of […]
K-P rolls out ‘Home Stay’ initiative for tourists
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government launched a new Home Stay initiative to promote tourism and create local employment. Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi distributed interest-free loan cheques under the “Mezban” programme in Peshawar. The scheme allows residents in key tourist areas to host visitors in their own homes. Officials said interest-free loans of up to […]
Louvre to hike ticket prices for non-EU visitors
PARIS – The Louvre Museum in Paris announced a 45 per cent increase in ticket prices for most non-European Union tourists to help fund ongoing renovations and bolster security following a recent high-profile theft. Read More: Louvre hikes entry fees 45% for non-EU tourists Visitors from outside the EU or European Economic Area, including Britons, will […]
Hand-carved mountain museum becomes Chaman’s cultural gem
CHAMAN: In the heart of the Chaman mountain range, a remarkable museum has emerged, carved entirely by hand into the rugged hillside. What looks like a simple mountain from afar reveals five intricately sculpted rooms that showcase the region’s rich history and culture. The museum, the vision of local resident Ibrahim Khan, combines heritage with […]
World leaders attend grand opening of Egypt’s $1bn museum
CAIRO – Prime ministers, presidents, and royalty from around the globe gathered in Cairo on Saturday for the dazzling inauguration of Egypt’s long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a $1 billion project built near the Giza Pyramids to showcase one of the world’s richest collections of antiquities. The ceremony marked the completion of a two-decade effort […]
Zardari lauds CPEC’s impact on Gilgit-Baltistan, pledges development
GILGIT — President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday praised the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for creating new opportunities in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), emphasizing the need for inclusive development across the region. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 78th anniversary of GB’s liberation from Dogra rule, Zardari said, “The CPEC has brought new opportunities for livelihood, trade […]
Egypt inaugurates Grand Egyptian Museum
CAIRO— Egypt on Saturday inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a monumental project two decades in the making, aimed at boosting the country’s tourism sector and celebrating its ancient heritage. Located on the Giza Plateau, near the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, the $1 billion museum is the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single […]
Pakistan, Russia to Boost Cooperation in Media, Culture, and Tourism
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar met with Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Pyankov to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in media, culture, and tourism. During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities to enhance media collaboration between the two countries. They discussed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to boost news exchange […]
Sindh, Iran agree to boost trade, tourism, and direct flights
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met Iran’s new Consul General Akbar Isa Zadeh in Karachi. Both sides agreed to enhance trade, tourism, and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Iran. The Chief Minister congratulated the Consul General on his new role and welcomed him to Sindh. He said Iran is a brotherly Muslim country […]