Tag: Spring

LAHORE - After Basant debacle despite high hopes, Punjab government is not likely to put on Jashan-e-Baharan 2011 festival, leaving spring-lovers high and dry. Mismanagement in engaging sponsors and security concerns are reported to be main reasons making the event as a non-starter.
An official from Parks and Horticultural Authority (PHA) told Pakistan Today that PHA DG Abdul Jabbar Shaheen's lack of interest in the event was also another reason. He said Jabbar has been recently

ISLAMABAD - In an apparent softening of stance on the contentious issue of Raymond Davis, the US on Monday resolved to settle the row amicably while speaking highly of its ties with Pakistan, and in a dramatic move, a PPP leader said Islamabad had to abide by international laws as the detained American had an official visa and enjoyed diplomatic immunity.
The surprising statement by PPP Information Secretary Fauzia Wahab was taken as Islamabad's willingness to grant immunity to

ISLAMABAD - The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to plant 500,000 saplings during the upcoming spring tree plantation campaign. The decision was taken at a meeting presided over by CDA Chairman Imtiaz Inayat Elahi on Wednesday. The meeting, besides reviewing progress on 'Clean and Green Islamabad' campaign launched in 2008, also fixed targets for the upcoming spring plantation drive.
According to a press statement, 180,000 saplings will be planted in the urban

LAHORE - Virtual University of Pakistan has launched spring 2011 admission campaign. Currently, online admission link open for candidates intend to take admission towards Bachelor, MBA, MCS, MIT, Diploma & Certificate Courses. Classes for spring 2011 semester will commence from March 21, 2011. Details are available at www.vu.edu.pk.

LAHORE - Rainy weather after the wave of pleasant winds compelled the citizens to enjoy the terrific weather in Lahore on Monday, whereas experts termed the rain beneficial to eliminate the bout of winter diseases and agriculture. Met office informed that Lahore observed 5 millimeter rain whereas, widespread rain with snowfall over the hills occurred in Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Gilgit Baltistan/Kashmir.
While rain also occurred at isolated to scattered places in Northeast

LAHORE - Winter's tail end has just begun and the sun glows warmly much to the relief of Lahore, after an almost freezing winter season. With a slight rise in temperatures, the public has started to filter out of their homes, visiting nearby parks and other outdoor places. One of these frequently visited parks is Lawrence Gardens.
Virtually abandoned in the gloomy and dreary coldness of December and early January, the Lawrence Gardens, now officially known as Bagh-e-Jinnah, are