Lahore has a number of historical monuments that have earned the coveted title of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Lahore Fort is one of those. Sadly, it could also be counted among the…
Category: Archeology & History
Archeological sites problems discovery in Pakistan and much more. Pakistan has history dating back to 7000 BC making it one of the oldest civilizations of the world.
The stories church can tell : Sahiwal St Patricks Church
Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Sahiwal, St. Patrick’s Church stands tall as a magnificent architectural marvel — showcasing a harmonious blend of European architectural influences and local craftsmanship. Its neo-Gothic architectural…
Gandhara art exhibition held to promote Pakistan Tourism
Pakistan and China have jointly organized an exhibition called ‘Gandhara Heritage along the Silk Road’ at the Palace Museum in Beijing to promote tourism between the two countries. The exhibition, inaugurated by…
Sher Shah Suri: A mathematician whose rule is the standard of good governance even after five centuries
Sikandar Lodhi ruled over Delhi when Farid Khan was given the management of his jagir (Estate) by his father Hassan Khan. He then wrote a letter to his father expressing his determination…
Fairy Face: The Story of Fairy Face, Wife of Iranian King Nadir Shah Afshar Buried at Kohati Gate, Peshawar
Pari Chehra is an 18th century tomb located in the Kohati Gate Peshawar, KPK Archaeological Department’s information board pointing to Pari Chehra (Fairy Face) mausoleum hardly gets anyone’s attention due to the…
New discoveries made at Taxila
TAXILA: Archaeologists have discovered antiquities apparently belonging to the ancient Buddhist site Bhir Mound, also known as the first city of Taxila valley civilisation which was abandoned between the first century BC…
Makli largest Muslim necropolis in Sindh, Pakistan
By Omar Mukhtar Khan ABOUT sixty kilometres east of Karachi, on the Karachi-Hyderabad highway is the largest cemetery of the East, Makli necropolis. Spread over an area of six square kilometres, these…
Buddhist site Excavations at Dillu Roy unveils ancient town planning
By Qazi Iftikhar Ahmad MULTAN, Aug 16 (APP): Sandwiched between grandeur of Suleman mountain range and the might of roaring river Indus, the plain strip that runs through Dera Ghazi Khan division…
Thailand To Provide Assistance For Restoration Of Archaelogical Sites
ISLAMABAD: Thailand Government will provide assistance for restoration and maintenance of Ghandhara Archaeological Sites in Taxila and Swat. This was stated by Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Ch. Abdul Ghafoor…
Cultural heritage inspires Buddhist tourists in Swat
MINGORA: Buddhist tourists from Thailand on Wednesday praised the scenic beauty, pleasant weather and rich cultural heritage of ancient Buddhism in Swat valley and invited tourists from Southeast Asia to visit the…
Hund Museum library to be expanded: minister KPK
PESHAWAR: Provincial minister Amjad Afridi has said that library of the Hund Museum would be expanded to promote research activities in the region. He was speaking as chief guest at a spring…
Rawalpindi’s dilapidated Shamshan Ghat
ccording to Hindu religious practice, a Shamshan Ghat (cremation ground) is built near rivers or fresh streams so that ashes can be disposed of after cremation. One such old Shamshan Ghat is…