For the independent budget traveller, Pakistan is definitely a country of two halves. Northern Pakistan ? and particularly the stunning Karakoram Highway ? has got to be a must-do on the list of any independent traveller with a sense of adventure. The south of the country, however, is a different…
Month: November 2012
Art, history and tombs – Hyderabad Talpur tombs
The British defeated the Talpurs of Sindh to set up their rule in the region. History tells us that the Talpurs fought valiantly against the invaders and did not concede or give away an inch of their land without putting up a great fight. Even the power and might of…
Block Printing Dyes Maker of Rang Mahal Pakistan
Mohammad Anwaar is an artist who makes dyes for block printing at his small shop in rang Mahal area of Lahore. He makes about Rs. 500 per day and is proud of his work. Dye making with hand is disappearing so are the artists . There are only few shops…
ASEAN tour-operators Show interest in KP Tourism at ITB Asis
SINGAPORE, Nov 15 2012: The international tour operators evinced keen interest in opening the gateway to international tourists in Pakistan?s scenic and picturesque Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said a statement issued here on Thursday. The statement, coming at the heel of ITB Asia Singapore ? a three days trade show to promote…
China’s new leadership and Pakistan
Written in Urdu by Ejaz Mahar Translated by Jamal Panhwar As the world keeps an acquisitive eye on the change of leadership in worlds emerging power, Pakistani leadership and military is rather at ease and is hopeful that the Pakistan-China friendship will get even stronger as changes happen in the…
Hyderabad Kalhora tombs – Spiritual poise, architectural grace
Let?s begin this piece by using the metaphor of ?learning?. Chinese philosopher Confucius once remarked, ?Study the past if you want to define the future.? Two words are important here: study and define. Both signify act of learning. Welcome to Hyderabad , the city which has a history learning about…
Khyber Safari ? out of steam
Khyber Steam safari is now suspended indefinably since last 10 years now. There is still a huge interest among the foreign tourists and the diplomats to ride this historical adventurous train but unfortunately the times have changed and there seems to be no hope of reopening of this train service…
The mandir (Temple) that was, the sanatorium that is
As the clich? goes, change is the only constant. There are two kinds of change. One happens somewhat imperceptibly, as if it?s part of mankind?s evolutionary process, for example, technological advancement. This involves intellectual endeavours and their continuation. The other takes place by virtue of conscious, man-made efforts which sometimes…
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