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“Nazarbayev made Kazakhstan one of the safest countries”
Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan made Kazakhstan one of the safest countries in the world, Aqel Biltaji, Mayor of Amman told in the interview to Kazinform. Mayor Biltaji said that Nazarbayev always works for a stable of the peaceful region and the world, “The address of the President of Kazakhstan…
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East Asia
Escaping the Concrete Jungle
The hectic schedule of our city life, the need to have it all, the latest outfit paired with matching aviators, the late night parties and loud clubs all add to the glamour quotient of what most of us perceive as the Big City dream. Having been born and raised in…
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Kazakhstan Looks for Visa-Free Travel to EU
Nursultan Nazarbayev, the president of Kazakhstan paid a working visit to Brussels on March 30. Meetings were held with Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission and Donald Tusk, president of the European Council. Kazakh president urged the EU for the visa-free regime for the citizens of Kazakhstan to visit…
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South Asia
Gorakh Hill Station – Paradise of Sindh
British General Sir Charles Napier, who conquered Sindh (present-day province of Pakistan) in February 1843, was scared of blazing summer of this country and was in hurry to seize it before the sizzling weather approaches. “The hot season was coming on, and action must be taken at once. I have…
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South Asia
Pakistan Television airs Korean drama
The State-owned TV channel Pakistan Television has started airing a Korean drama serial from 4th January 2016. The PTV Home channel is broadcasting the Korean drama series famously known as ‘Jewel in the Palace’ (Dae Jang Geum) from Monday to Saturday. The airing of Jewel in the Palace on PTV Home is a big step forward in…
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Culture
Celebrating Stanley Kubrick’s genius in Korea
If you’re a film nerd, you may have already heard the name ‘Stanley Kubrick’. If you haven’t, you just did. So read on! Whenever there’s a debate about the greatest film directors of all time, one name that constantly comes up is of ‘Stanley Kubrick’. The director of some of…
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Culture
The Academy releases the 88th Oscars awards nominations
As the preparations are made for the 88th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, the nominations were announced on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Oscars will be presented on Feb. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles. The following are the nominees for the best…
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South Asia
Netflix launched in 129 countries, including Pakistan
Netflix, the world’s leading video-streaming network, announced the launch of its services in Pakistan and 129 other countries on Wednesday. The Netflix website offers users the services starting at $7.99 a month, with a free month offer. “Today you are witnessing the birth of a new global Internet TV network,” said…
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Society
Actor Lee Min Ho receives award for promoting tourism
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has crowned actor and hallyu star, Lee Min Ho, the “Shining Star of Tourism” of 2015. Starting in 2010, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has teamed up with Korea Tourism every year to present an award to those who best promote tourism in…
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Culture
“Infinity Challenge” is Korea’s favorite TV show
The most popular TV show that Koreans preferred in 2015 was announced by Gallup Korea to be MBC’s variety program ‘Infinity Challenge’ Gallup announced the results of its monthly research ‘TV Programs Koreans Like’ on December 22, as 1,000 Korean men and women over the age of 19 decided which shows they…
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