By Staff Reporter Islamabad: A five-day international conference on Pakistan’s Buddhist heritage will begin in Islamabad on May 19, 2026, with the aim of promoting the ancient Gandhara civilization and highlighting Pakistan’s rich Buddhist legacy at the global level. The event, titled the “Third International Conference on Buddhist Heritage,” is […]
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By dr Lubna Farah ISLAMABAD: In a major reform aimed at strengthening academic standards, the Higher Education Commission has announced that admissions to MPhil and PhD programs across Pakistan will be conducted through a centralized national testing system starting from the Fall 2026 semester. Under the new policy, all public […]
Haripur -UNS: The Department of English at University of Haripur celebrated a significant academic milestone as PhD scholar Ume Kalsoom Bibi successfully defended her doctoral thesis during the Viva Voce examination held on 20 April 2026. Her dissertation, titled “Interplay of Words and Images: Meaning Making in the Graphic Adaptations […]
By Dr. James Stephon Toronto, Canada Dr. Maqsood Jafri is a contemporary Pakistani philosopher, poet, orator, political activist, author, and columnist,known for his work on Iqbal Studies, comparative philosophy, literature , socio-political thought. Islam and Kashmir. His writing bridges Persian and Urdu literary traditions with modern political philosophy. Dr. Jafri’s […]
By: Muhammad Arshad Sheikh As the world prepares to observe World Book and Copyright Day this April 23rd, established by UNESCO in 1995 to honor the legacies of William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes. This his day is more than a date on a calendar, rather it’s a global recognition […]
Islamabad -UNS : A large number of prominent Pakistani and Kashmiri political, social, and religious personalities attended the wedding ceremony of Syeda Aiman Iqbal Qadri, daughter of noted Kashmir freedom movement leader and businessman Syed Muhammad Iqbal Qadri (also known as Najam Al-Saqib), with Syed Dariz Ahmad Shah, son of […]
Islamabad -UNS.World Heritage Day was observed across the globe, including in Pakistan, on Saturday with renewed calls to safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage. The day aims to raise awareness about the diversity, significance, and vulnerability of heritage sites and traditions. Also known as the International Day of Monuments […]
BEIJING -UNS: To commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the Beijing Peace Garden Museum and IBI Goulian Goufan, co-hosted a groundbreaking photo exhibition titled “Shadows of Belonging” by Pakistani artist, Ms. Nazia Akram, held at Beijing […]
BEIJING –-UNS:The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing organized a “Chancery Showcase & Tree Plantation Ceremony” as part of celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The event was held in collaboration with the Silk Road Cities Alliance, Jinshang Group, and WTL Design, and took place […]
Beijing-UNS: Pakistan Embassy co-hosted with the renowned China International Cultural Communication Center (CICCC) a Star Gala to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The cultural event brought together members of the diplomatic corps, creative industries, media and business leaders to celebrate the iron friendship that […]