Month: October 2018

Uddiyana: Book on the ancient Swat history launched

Uddiyana: Book on the ancient Swat history launched

Posted by | Oct 16, 2018 | , |

MINGORA: Historians and literary circles here on Monday said civilised nations always remembered their past and worked for promoting cultural heritage. They were speaking at the launching ceremony of a book ‘Uddiyana: Swat Ki Janat-i-Gumgushta’, a research book on the ancient history and rich cultural heritage of Swat. Researchers, writers, poets, cultural activists and poets participated in the ceremony. They said it was high time for the people as well as government to protect all the archaeological sites in Swat valley, scientifically excavate them and undertake researches for future generations and heritage tourism. “This is a comprehensive research book...

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Environmental cleanliness is our collective duty

Environmental cleanliness is our collective duty

Posted by | Oct 11, 2018 | |

Barkat Naz (student at Khpal Kor Model School) Nowadays, we the human being are faced with an alarming issue of environmental pollution caused by plastic bags and garbage. You can see litter and waste everywhere thrown in the street. Unfortunately, we are making our environment and surroundings dirty and ugly by throwing plastic bags, litters, garbage, plastic bottles, fruit and vegetables’ peels everywhere. Cleanliness is half the faith, emphasized by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) but, today, Muslims have ignored cleanliness. Throwing garbage and waste in the streets not only make the environment dirty but also spread various diseases which...

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Regional Drought Forum Calls for Cooperation in Sharing Information on Natural Hazards

Regional Drought Forum Calls for Cooperation in Sharing Information on Natural Hazards

Posted by | Oct 10, 2018 | , |

Kathmandu, 10 October 2018: Increasing frequency and severity of droughts have affected agriculture, food security, and the livelihoods of millions of marginal and vulnerable people in South and South East Asia. Addressing food insecurity resulting from changes in agricultural productivity and an upsurge in demand is a major concern. As the climate continues to change, agricultural productivity across nations will likely suffer, with changes in rainfall patterns and intensity affecting agricultural production, especially in marginal rain-fed areas. This scenario demands a dramatic increase in timely and accurate information on climate and crop conditions. Earth observation technologies and climate services...

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Remodelling the Belt and Road: Pakistan picks up the torch

Remodelling the Belt and Road: Pakistan picks up the torch

Posted by | Oct 10, 2018 | , |

By James M. Dorsey Pakistan, following in the footsteps of Malaysia and Myanmar, is the latest country to balk at the China and infrastructure focus of Beijing’s Belt and Road-related investments. Preparing for his first visit to China as Pakistan’s prime minister, Imran Khan is insisting that the focus of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a US$60 billion plus crown jewel of the Belt and Road, shift from infrastructure to agriculture, job creation and foreign investment. “Earlier, the CPEC was only aimed at construction of motorways and highways, but now the prime  minister decided that it will be used to...

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Korean scholar follows monk Hyecho’s ancient travel route to Uddiyana, Swat

Korean scholar follows monk Hyecho’s ancient travel route to Uddiyana, Swat

Posted by | Oct 9, 2018 | , |

By Fazal Khaliq MINGORA: South Korean scholar and economist Dr So Gilsu on Monday said Pakistan had unique landscape, rich cultural heritage and tremendous natural beauty to attract millions of tourists from across the world, especially Southeast Asia. “The Koreans have great regard for Pakistan as the Indus flows through it and Mahayana Buddhism spread in Korea from here in the 4th century when Buddhist monk Malananda travelled from Gandhara to South Korea. Also in the 8th century, monk Hyecho travelled to Gandhara for pilgrimage and wrote a travelogue,” Dr So Gilsu told MP during a visit to Buddhist...

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