Society &
Culture of Pakistan
Official
website of Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP):-
The Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab Limited
(TDCP) is owned by the Government of Punjab. Its main
objective is to promote and develop the tourism industry
in Pakistan. Sites worth visiting in Bahawalpur, Islamabad,
Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi, a photo gallery, festivals,
travel information on weather, health visas, maps, accommodation,
transportation, currency and other interesting tidbits
make this site a useful resource for travellers to Pakistan.
Related links and detailed contact information is also
available on this site. http://www.tourism-punjab.com/
Pak Avenue:-
Pak Avenue is the new face of the Pakistan Power Page.
It is a rich and well-designed information portal about
anything and everything Pakistani on the Internet. This
site is owned and managed by Pakistan Information Networks.
There is something for everyone in the categories, which
include arts and entertainment; business; computers and
the Internet; culture; a section for cyber Pakistanis
and education; government; health; Islam; regular news
updates; information about Pakistan reference; science;
shopping; sports; travel tips and web applications. A
web digest features discussion forums on current affairs,
history, lifestyles, an IT corner, careers, cities and
an overseas links. Quick polls, e-cards, a chatting facility
and email are some of the interesting features of this
portal. The Urdu zone includes a weekly horoscope, a reading
room, kids zone, recipes in Urdu, links to various newspapers,
magazines, poets and poetry, and detailed contact information.
http://www.pakavenue.com/
Trans-Pakistan
Adventure Services:-
Pakistan is no doubt a land of wonders. There are few
areas in the world where mountains rise in such awesome
splendor as they do in the Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Four of the world’s greatest mountain ranges (Himalayas,
Karakorams, Hindukush and Pamirs) are found here. Not
only this, Pakistan is also home to one of the world’s
oldest and greatest civilization. The remarkable Indus
Valley Civilization flourished along the banks of river
Indus 5000 years ago. Its excavated cities of Moenjodero
and Harappa in Sind and Punjab reveal a well organized
urban community with their own script, a unified system
of weights and measures, and a high level of artistic
activity.
Trans-Pakistan Adventure
Services was formed in 1990 by a team of highly experienced
and qualified travel industry professionals. It is a service
oriented company providing quality services, safety and
comfort to the tourists. Trans-Pakistan Adventure Services
present in this web-site a summary of various exciting
journeys; it also offers information about our diversely
beautiful country. The website features information about
trekking, hiking, cultural sight seeing, fair and festivals,
maps, picture gallery etc. The site also offers detailed
information about Baluchistan and Makran coastal area.
http://www.transpakistan.com.pk/index.htm
Pakistan:-
Informative articles, useful factoids, a map and details
about Pakistan's rich natural and cultural heritage are
some of the salient features of this well-designed website
about Pakistan. Its economy is categorized into agriculture,
communication, energy, environment, human resources investment,
manufacturing and trade. Tourist delights include the
excavations of the Gandhara, Harappa and Moenjodaro civilizations;
the beaches on the shores of the Arabian Sea; thriving
metropolises; hotels; shopping boutiques and ethnic bazaars.
The northern regions boast of eight of the ten highest
peaks in the world and the Karakoram Highway. Brief biographies
of Pakistan's founding fathers and its form of government
are also accessible online. An interesting feature includes
a destination city of the month, outlining specific sightseeing
areas in that region. http://www.alephx.com/pakistan/
Chawkandi Art:-
Chawkandi Art, established in 1985, claims to be the leading
art gallery in Pakistan. Since its inception, the gallery
has supported Pakistani art and artists by providing a
venue for their exhibitions. Chawkandi also houses a store
of exhibits by leading artists, sculptors and ceramists.
This website showcases profiles of current and previous
exhibitions and profiles of the artists involved. Contact
information and an online map are also available online.
http://www.chawkandi.com/
DivineIslam.com:- This
website is a comprehensive source on Islam. Here you will
find articles and information on all aspects of the religion
from science and medicine to worhship and the principles
of Islam. There are links to other Islamic websites, Quranic
software as well as translation of the Holy Book present
online. www.divineislam.com
Urdu
Digest:- This
is the online Urdu edition of the Urdu Digest. It contains
articles of religious significance, features on politics,
sports, humour, satire, literature, scientific knowledge,
novelettes, autobiographies, a health and women's section.
http://www.urdudigest.com.pk/
Corporate Pakistan
The
Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(FPCCI):-
This upcoming information rich site of the Federation
of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides
regular business news updates and a discussion forum for
interested professionals on commerce-related issues. A
detailed introduction of its history and objectives, links
to stock exchanges, banks, newspapers, hotels and airlines,
seaport information and government notifications regarding
business, as well as an alphabetical list of clients are
also available online. www.fpcci.com
Privatisation
Commission:-
This is the official website of Privatisation Commission
of Government of Pakistan. The transport page gives info
related to airports, railways, roads and Pakistan National
Shipping Corporation (PNSC). The power page is key to
obtaining information about Karachi Electricity Supply
Corporation (KESC), Water and Power Development Authority
(WAPDA) and Faisalabad Area Electricity Board (FAEB).
The link to Oil & Gas gives details of Pakistan State
Oil (PSO), Oil & Gas Development Corporation Ltd.,
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd., Sui Southern Gas Company,
Pakistan Oilfields Ltd. (POL), Attock Refinery Ltd. (ARL)
and related statistics and policies to Oil and Gas. The
website also provides info about Pakistan Telecommunications
(PTCL) and Pakistan Steel Mill. In addition, a country
profile along with a brief history, government, economy
and industry, financial sector and statistics is available.
The finance page gives details of all the leading financial
institutions like IDBP, PICIC, NDFC, NIT, HBL, UBL, NBL,
ABL, MCB and Investment Corporation of Pakistan. http://privatisation.gov.pk/
Ministry
of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis:-
The Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis
performs functions broadly related to policy formulation
regarding labour administration, manpower planning, and
employment promotion. The site begins with a brief introduction
of its objectives and organizational structure. "The
Future", the news magazine on child labour is also
available here. There are links to government sites, attached
departments, autonomous bodies, and subordinate offices.
A news section, relevant contact information, and an online
feedback form are also provided on this site. http://www.labour.gov.pk/
Pak
Trade:-
The Pakistan Trade Office is operated by the Ministry
of Commerce in Pakistan providing all services (Trade
Information, Investment opportunities, Brochures and videos,
etc.) gratis and free of cost. Pak trade website provides
information about trade, investment, travel, regulations
and their newsletter. www.paktrade.org
Technical Cooperation among
Developing Countries (TCDC) Project in Pakistan :- The
Economic Affairs Division, Government of Pakistan, being
a focal point of Technical Cooperation among Developing
Countries (TCDC) has established a network for Pakistani
institutes. They include agriculture; aviation, communication
and education sectors; engineering and manufacturing industries;
environment; forestry; fisheries; health; livestock; mineral
development; network communications; petroleum and natural
resources; railways; steel; rural development sector;
science and technology; small scale industries; computer
and tourism industries; textiles and water resource management.
http://www.panasia.org.sg/tcdc/pakistan/index.html
Export
Processing Zones Authority Pakistan:-
EPZ Pakistan is formed to plan, develop and operate the
export processing zones in Pakistan. Its primarily concern
is to boost industrialization and augment the country's
export by creating facilities for investors to enable
them to setup export oriented units which would, as a
consequence, create job opportunities, bring in new technology
and know-how, and attract foreign investment. The site
gives an overview of the incentives which are given to
investors in Pakistan. Information about the procedure
and eligibility for Investment is also present at this
site. Latest news about EPZ Pakistan is present via the
news link. www.epza.com.pk
The
Pakistani Yellow Pages:- The PakistaniYellowpages
features information about various products and services
within the country. One can browse through different categories
including automotive, business and economy, entertainment
and arts, food and dining, home and garden, importers
and exporters etc, and jot down details such as e-mail
address, telephone and fax numbers, mobile numbers, and
URLs. The site also includes a searchable database of
classified information within the various cities of Pakistan.
There are links to the International Yellow pages and
the best local dailies in Pakistan, as well as information
on local area codes and international dialing codes. On
the whole a comprehensive directory for consumers and
businesses in Pakistan. www.pakistaniyellowpages.com
Small
and Medium Enterprise Development Authority:- An
elegantly designed website embedded with simplicity. Main
page of the website offers links to other sections pertaining
to brief introduction of SMEDA, SMEs, Sectors, Support
services, Business opportunities and provides updates
regarding future events under category of Events. It claims
that SMEDA has been established to function as the apex
policy-formulation body for the SME's. It is assigned
to be the provider and facilitator of all support services,
the key resource base and the voice of the SME's in Pakistan.
It represents the SMEs within and outside Pakistan. Representatives
from board of directors have also been incorporated into
website by means of their summarized introductions. SMEDAs'
website also approves of maintaining useful links and
provide value-added services to visitors making available
reasonable collection of Yellow-pages, Search engines,
Business and Websites. Almost all links are potent of
replying except a few that are currently under construction.
You can also drop your message by clicking Contact-Us
tab. www.smeda.org
Securities
and Exchange Commission of Pakistan:- Securities
and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) having autonomous
status has been established under the Securities and Exchange
Commission of Pakistan Act, which was passed by the Parliament
and promulgated in 1997. SECP regulates the securities
market and related institutions like Mutual Funds, Central
Depository Company and Credit Rating Institutions. Secondly,
it administers Company Law. It also regulates some non-banking
financial institutions like leasing companies and modarabas
(funds operating on basis of Islamic economic principles).
The visitor can find details about the organization, different
guidelines, SECP Act 1997, Circulars/SROs, News related
to SECP and amendments in corporate laws. The site encourages
all sorts of feedback from the users.
http://www.secp.gov.pk/
Products from Pakistan
Animal &
Animal Products
Live Animals
Meat and Edible Meat Offal
Fish and Crustaceans
Chemicals
& Allied Industries
Tobacco & Manuf. Tobacco Substitutes
Inorganic Chemicals, Precious Metals
Organic Chemicals
Foodstuffs
Edible Prep. Of Meat and Fish
Sugars, Sugar Confectionery
Cocoa & Cocoa Preparations
Footwear /
Headgear
Footwear, Gaiters, etc
Headgear & Other Parts
Umbrellas, Walking-Sticks, etc
Machinery
/ Electrical
Machinery & Mechanical Appliances
Electrical Machinery
Metals
Iron & Steel
Articles Of Iron Or Steel
Copper & Articles
Mineral Products
Salt, Sulphur, Lime & Cement, etc
Ores Slag & Ash
Mineral Fuels, Oils, Waxes
Miscellaneous
Optical, Surgical Instruments ...
Clocks & Watches & Parts Thereof
Musical Instruments ...
Plastics /
Rubbers
Plastics & Articles Thereof
Rubbers & Articles Thereof
Raw Hides,
Skins, Leather, & Furs
Raw Hides, Skins & Leather
Articles Of Leather
Furskins & Artificial Fur
Services
Engineering Services
Business Services
Stone / Glass
Articles Of Stone, Plaster, Cement,
Ceramic Products
Glass & Glassware
Textiles
Silk, Yarns & Woven Fabrics
Wool, Yarns & Woven Fabrics
Cotton, Yarns & Woven Fabrics
Transportation
Railway, Fixtures & Fittings
Vehicles Other than Railway
Aircraft, Spacecraft...
Vegetable
Products
Live Trees & Other Plants
Edible Vegetables
Fruits & Nuts
Wood &
Wood Products
Wood & Articles Of Wood
Cork & Articles
Plaiting Materials, Basketware
Courtesy:
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (http://www.tdap.gov.pk)
