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Event No. |
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Event |
Venue |
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1. |
15/12/06 |
Inaugural Ceremony |
Islamabad |
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2. |
14/01/07 |
Lahore Marathon
(An exciting sporting experience in the historical city of the great Mughal Emperors) |
Lahore |
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3. |
15-21/01/07 |
Pakistan Tourism Fair
(Get to know more about Pakistan) |
Lahore |
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4. |
4-5/02/07 |
Sibi Mela
(An event portraying the rich and diverse culture of the great Balochs) |
Sibi (Balochistan) |
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5. |
10-15/02/07 |
National Ski Championship
(One of the best Ski-rest in the country) |
Malam Jabba, (Swat Valley) |
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6. |
16-18/02/07 |
Thar Desert Festival
(Celebrations among the dunes) |
Tharparkar (Sindh) |
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7. |
3-5/03/07 |
3rd Cholistan Jeep Rally
(Explore the breathtaking desert panorama of Cholistan on 4-wheels) |
Cholistan (Bahawalpur) |
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8. |
3-5/03/07 |
Sufi (mystical) Festival
(A spiritually mystifying event in the ancient city of Saints and Shrines) |
Multan |
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9. |
07/03/07 |
Mehrgarh Conference
(Discover the linkage with 7,000 years old civilization) |
Quetta (Balochistan) |
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10. |
15-20/03/07 |
Spring Blossom Festival
(Nature at its best in the gateway to K2) |
Northern Areas |
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11. |
23-25/03/07 |
Tour of Islamabad - Cycle Race |
Islamabad |
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12. |
26-31/03/07 |
Gandhara Week
(A historical review of the world's ancient Buddhist Civilization) |
Islamabad, Taxila, Swat and Peshawar |
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13. |
12-24/04/07 |
Adventure/Extreme Sports
(Discovering exciting new realms of exhilaration) |
Deosai Plain (Northern Areas) |
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14. |
15/04/07 |
Birthday Celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Jee
(Prepare yourself for a peaceful journey) |
Panja Sahib (Hassanabdal) |
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15. |
24-26/04/07 |
Train Safari to Khewra Salt Mines
(A railway journey through unusual Salt Range) |
Khewra (Jehlum) |
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16. |
04/07 |
49th Meeting of UNTWO, CSA
(An effective exchange of dialogues) |
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17. |
11-15/05/07 |
Chitral & Kalash Festival
(The cultural mix of celebrations) |
Chitral and Kalash Valleys |
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18. |
16-21/05/07 |
White Water Rafting
(A thrilling journey on water) |
Azad Kashmir |
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19. |
25-27/05/07 |
SAARC Tourism Mart
(A time to shop till you drop) |
Karachi |
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20. |
22-29/06/07 |
Shogran Festival
(An entertaining cultural event in the calm & cool of the Himalayan hideout) |
Shogran (Kaghan Valley) |
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21. |
15/06-07/07 |
Pakistan Women Kushek
Traning/Expedition (Building spirits and exploring exotic locations) |
Hunza Valley (Northern Areas) |
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22. |
15/06/07 - 30/08/07 |
Pakistan Broad Peak Golden Jubilee Expedition
(Be a part of celebrations on the completion of 50 years of the climbing of broad Peak in 1956-1957) |
Skardu/Broad Peak (Northern Areas) |
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23. |
7-9/07/07 |
Shandur Polo Festival
(Awesome sporting bonanza at the roof of the World) |
Shandur (Chitral) |
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24. |
6-10/07/07 |
Painted Truck Caravan
(Famous Truck Art on Wheels) |
From Karachi to Khyber Pass |
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25. |
12-14/08/07 |
Freedom Jeep Rally
(Highlighting Independence Day festivities) |
Gaddani Beach (Balochistan) |
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26. |
25-27/08/07 |
Hunza Cultural Festival
(Showcasing the age-old living culture of Hunza) |
Hunza Valley (Northern Areas) |
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27. |
1-6/09/07 |
Silk Route Festival
(Explore the everlasting legendary road link between Pakistan and China) |
Gilgit, Hunza (Northern Areas) |
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28. |
1-3/09/07 |
International Mountain Marathon
(The thrill and aventure amidst the snow-clad mountains) |
Hunza Valley (Northern Areas) |
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29. |
3-6/09/07 |
Sufi Festival
(at the Shrine of the great Sufi Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar) |
Sehwan Sharif (Sindh) |
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30. |
7-9/09/07 |
International Mountain Bike Race |
From Babusar to Balakot (Kaghan Valley) |
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31. |
10-11/09/07 |
International Mountain Tourism Conference
(Seeing things from up high) |
Islamabad |
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32. |
10-12/09/07 |
International Karakoram film Festival
(Experiencing the glamour of "Reel Life") |
Islamabad |
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33. |
27/09/07 |
World Tourism Day Celebrations |
At all provincial capitals |
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34. |
20/09/07 - 19/10/07 |
Karakoram Car Rally |
From Lahore to Khunjerab Pass |
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35. |
9-14/10/07 |
Hot Air Balooning Competition
(Competition soaring new heights) |
Islamabad |
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36. |
15-20/10/07 |
Jashn-e-Sahil
(Celebrating along the wave) |
Gwadar |
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37. |
21-28/10/07 |
Journey through Time
(A travel through the sands of time) |
Sehwan, Sachal, Bhit Shah, Mohenjodaro |
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38. |
1-13/11/07 |
A Walk through Historic Time
(Discover the trail of Alexander of Macedonia through Pakistan) |
From Nawagai (NWFP) to Turbat (Balchistan) |
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39. |
01/11/07 |
Jashan-e-Azadi Northern Areas
(An event highlighting the patriotic spirit) |
Gilgit (Northern Areas) |
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40. |
10-19/11/07 |
International Paragliding Competition
(Witness an exciting competition held in the sky) |
Islamabad, Swat & Azad Kashmir |
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41. |
21-27/11/07 |
International Festival of Performing Arts
(Witness international talent performing together) |
Lahore |
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42. |
24/11/07 |
World Buddhist Congress & Festival of Asian Arts & Crafts
(A day to experience spirituality & impressive art) |
Islamabad |
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43. |
1-9/12/07 28/12/07 |
Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament
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National Hockey Stadium Lahore |
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44. |
1-20/12/07 |
Pakistan Cultural Train Safari
(Discovering subcultures on tracks) |
From Peshawar to Karachi |
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45. |
24/12/07 |
Christmas Celebrations
(Meet Santa Clause where you least expect) |
Lahore |
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46. |
30/12/07 |
Closing Ceremony
(The Finale...before you pack your bags) |
Islamabad |
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