On another note, today was a bad day for Lahore, A series of bomb blasts shook the city starting a couple of hours earlier (aprox. 21:30 local time) till now we have had reports of at least 5 maybe 6 low intensity blasts, reports of casualties are said to be low but unconfirmed. Security Agencies and Police are telling people to be vigilant as more bomb blasts are possible.
Fresco Closeup
Badshahi Mosque
This is the view of the badshahi mosque taken from the Lahore fort right before sunset, Tomorrow I'll post a closeup taken from the courtyard of the mosque.Closeup Badshahi Mosque
Shahi Majid
Old City
Gawal Mandi / Food Street
Hindu Deities
Minar
This is one of the Minar s or Minaret at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, the lighting at night makes it even more beautiful.Door Data Darbar
One of the main entrance doors at the Data Darbar, the shrine of a Sufi Saint hailing from Iran. The shrine is visited by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world. This door has arabic caligraphy on it and is made with 24 carat cold and semi precious stones.
Tomb
Hiram Minar
Lahore Fort - Elephant Path
Well this is actually a path next to the entrance of the Lahore Fort, The Mughals used to travel in style on "Elephants" This path was used by the elephants to enter the Fort.
15 Beautiful Pictures of Pakistan
Dance of a Peacock - Pakistan
There is a peaock breeding barn infront of the Guest House where I'm staying. It has more than 30 peacocks from different colors. Unfortunately, all kept behind the chain link.
Faisal Mosque, Islamabad, Pakistan
The Shah Faisal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan - is among one of the largest mosques in the world. Its Pakistan’s National Mosque. It is a popular masjid in the Islamic world, and is renowned for both its size and its architecture covering an area of 5,000 square meters with a capacity of 300,000 worshippers. It’s relatively unusual design fuses contemporary lines with the more traditional look of an Arab Bedouin's tent, with its large triangular prayer hall and four minarets.
Jahangir Kothari, Karachi
Single RAW HDR processing on photomatix from my Canon 400D.Photo at Jahangir Kothari parade, Karachi, Pakistan.
The Tomb of Jam Nido at Makli Hills, Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan
This is the tomb of Jam Nido, a Summa ruler who reigned from 1461-1508.One of the largest necropolises in the world, with a diameter of approximately 8 kilometers, Makli Hill is supposed to be the burial place of some 125,000 Sufi saints. It is located on the outskirts of Thatta, the capital of lower Sind until the seventeenth century, in what is the southeastern province of present-day Pakistan.
Shrine of Bibi Jawindi, Uch Sharif, Pakistan
Uch or Uch Sharif is located in Punjab, Pakistan. Uch is also known as "Alexandria at the Head of the Punjab", is a historical city in Pakistan. Once it was an important city of ancient India. It is believed that in 325 BC Alexander the Great founded a city called Alexandria at the site of the last confluence of Punjab rivers with the Indus river.
Arambagh Mosque, Karachi
An illuminated view of colorful lights installed over the Aram Bagh Mosque in connection with Shab-e-Barat.
Derawar Fort, Cholistan, Pakistan
Derawar Fort is an ancient fort located in Cholistan Desert in Pakistan. The Fort was built by Deoraj, a prince of Jaisalmer. It was in possession of royal family of Jaisalmer when it was captured by Abbasis in 1735. In 1747, the Fort slipped from the hands of Abbasis in the reign of Nawab Bahawal Khan due to his pre-occupations at Shikarpur. Nawab Mubarak Khan took the stronghold back in 1804.
The Astore Valley in the Northern Areas of Pakistan
Astore Valley (el. 2,600 m (8,500 ft)) is located in Astore District in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The valley, adjoining the eastern side of mountain Nanga Parbat, is about 120 km (75 mi) long, having area of 5,092 km2 (1,966 sq mi).[citation needed]The entrance of the valley is located about 60 km southeast of Gilgit with four side-valleys. The valley has more than 100 villages with a total population of 71,666 (Census 1998)[citation needed], including Chilm, Bubin, Gorikot, Eid Ghah, Fina, Bulen, Chongra and Tari Shing. Chilm is the most beautiful village among all the villages of Astore, because it is the starting point of Deosai, the world's second highest plateau. The majority of people practice subsistence agriculture and livestock is the main source of livelihood complemented by seasonal work in down districts of the country. Due to its diverse landscape and climatic conditions the valley provides excellent habitat for a variety of commercially important medicinal plants.
Warrior and his Sword
Before the opening of four in line tent pegging category only he was honored to lift this peg with sword instead of Lance.
Sunset at GT Road, Pakistan
Even though it is Winter, sunset is still colorful and bright in Pakistan.
Pakistan - View from Lord of the Rings
This is a view of Tupopdan mountain, one of the most amazing places along Karakoram highway.
The Karakoram is a ‘who’s who’ of the world’s tallest peaks – including K-2, second only to Everest. And its valleys deliver a glut of glaciers, the longest outside the polar regions, with some creeping right to the road edge. The 240-kilometer Hunza Valley is an ancient and remote kingdom in the northeast of Pakistan, nestled close to China and the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan. The simplicity of village life belies the valley’s strategic and economic importance. Not so many years ago, travel through its narrow gorges and high passes was treacherous as local brigands supplemented meagre agricultural outputs by raiding silk route caravans, trading slaves and capturing loot.
Pakistan - Scary Suspension Husaini Bridge
This is a shot of Mt. Tupopdan (6106m) taken at the sunset with new and old suspension Husaini Bridge in foreground. Probably one of the more instantly recognizable pictures you'll see in books and promotional pictures of Pakistan is of the numerous suspension bridges that cross the rivers in and around Northern Pakistan. And in saying that, one of the more famous day treks around the region is known as the Two Bridges trek which as the name suggests sees you crossing two bridges on a five hour trek in the area surrounding Passu and the neighboring villages before ending at Borit Lake.The trek itself is probably more of a pleasant stroll than a strenuous effort but the setting and the scenery is some of the best I've seen so far. Apart from crossing the two bridges you meander through farming villages, traverse steep ravines, cross potato and pumpkin fields as the farmers wave hello and end the day by enjoying a nice cold drink by an alpine lake.
Pakistan - Fairy Meadows - Circles of Life
The mountain in the picture is Nanga parbat (also known as Nangaparbat Peak or Diamir) is the 9th highest mountain on Earth and the 2nd highest in Pakistan. Nanga Parbat has tremendous vertical relief over local terrain in all directions. To the south, Nanga Parbat boasts what is often referred to as the highest mountain face in the world: the Rupal Face rises an incredible 4,600 m (15,000 feet) above its base. To the north, the complex, somewhat more gently sloped Rakhiot Flank rises 7,000 m (22,966 feet) from the Indus River valley to the summit in just 27 km, one of the 10 greatest elevation gains in so short a distance on Earth. Nanga Parbat is the fastest growing mountain on Earth and it is still growing about 7mm a year.
Falaksair Peak Swat Valley, Pakistan
Wonderfull view of snow covered peak Falaksair from Swat valley (Pakistan)
Shahjahan Masjid-Pakistan
The Shah Jahan Mosque was built in the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It is located in Thatta, Sindh province, Pakistan. In the town of Thatta (100 km / 60 miles from Karachi) itself, there is famous Shahjahani Mosque with its beautiful architecture. This mosque was built in 1647 during the reign of Mughal King Shahjahan, also known as the builder King. The mosque is built with red bricks with blue coloured glaze tiles probably imported from another Sindh's town of Hala.
Most Famous Places Of Multan
Clock Tower Multan
Shah Rukne Alam Mazaar - Multan Fort
Multan Cricket Stadium
Fly Over - Kalma Chowk Multan
Chen one Tower Multan
State Bank of Multan Pakistan
Jinnah Park Multan
Shah Shams Park Multan
Bahauddin Zakariya University - BZU Multan
Girls Degree College Multan
Bosan Road Multan
Multan Arts Council
Railways Station Multan
Multan Airport
General Bus Stand Multan
1-Clifton
Despite problems caused by the Tankers Mafia, Clifton is constantly rated as the top residential area in Karachi to live in. The reason: 1) It is of course located in the downtown area and is the only poshest neighborhood of karachi, 2) its proximity to II Chundrigar road and other business streets, 3) Presence of almost all kinds of institutions, businesses, retail chains, excellent health facilities, schools, parks, consulates etc. 4) Presence of the Beach.
Located near the City Center, MACHS is another best place to live in the city of Karachi. The presence of entertainment facilities like the Arena, Aga Khan University hospital, Expo Center, National Stadium, Large Parks & Lakes make this area perfect to live in. Its proximity to the Airport and Sharah-e-Faisal are another plus points.
DHA has the reputation of being the best planned and the expensive community in the whole of Pakistan. Almost all retail chains, restaurants, clubs are present in the area. Sea Views makes DHA Karachi unique versus other DHA's across Pakistan. Best places in the area include Golf Club, Creek Club, Area 51 and Carlton Hotel.
Developed in 1960s during Ayub Khan tenure, PECHS is one of the best planned localities of Karachi. It gives the touch of being in the city of Islamabad with roads as wide as in Islamabad, its greenery and area architecture. Its close proximity to Central Karachi, Presence of the largest shopping district; the Tariq road; Parks such as Hill Park and the Jheel Park makes this area perfect to live in.
5-BahadurabadBahadurabad is famous around the city for its shops such as Imtiaz, Naheed etc. People from all across the city as well as from DHA and Clifton especially come to this area to buy their daily groceries. Another thing that makes this locality very famous is the presence of the United King Bakery and restaurants such as Tooso etc. Majority of inhabitants in the area are from Delhi who had migrated from India during 1960s for better economic opportunities in Karachi.
6-Lalazar
The best part about lalazar is that this locality is built next to the II Chundrigar road, the busiest business street of Karachi and when you come to this area you feel like that you are miles away from the hustle bustle of Karachi while being in the Downtown area. Another best part is the presence of the China Creek next to it, this make this place ideal for people who wants to have bungalows with boating hooks facing the creek. Beach Luxury Hotel and Karachi Yacht Club are also present in the area.
Sindhi-Muslim has now become the most popular eating-out area of Karachi. Its restaurants such as Royal, Roasters and many others including International chains such as KFC, Nandos are very famous. The area also houses the best school chain of Pakistan. Its residential side consist of large bungalows spread in lines. Its close proximity to the business districts of Karachi are another plus points.
The area is called Garden because it surrounds Karachi Zoological Garden which is also popularly known as Gandhi Gardens. Majority of the residents in the area are from the Ismaili Community who are well-known for being the richest in Pakistan, others include memons, parsis and christians. The area is largely residential, with commercial shops on its fringes. Agha Gymkhana Club in the area is the most oldest and prestigious club of Pakistan built during the british times.
9-North Nazimabad
The locality is located in the Northern-suburbs of Karachi. The area is ranked as the most modern-planned town of Karachi, with blocks located alphabetically. It was planned and designed in late 50s by Carlo Scarpa & Aldo Rossi, the Italian planners and architects. The area has lowest crime rate in the city due to its unique location. Almost all major retail and restaurant chains are present in the area. Hyderi is now termed as the third most popular shopping district of Karachi.
The name "Gulshan-e-Iqbal" means "the garden of Iqbal", referring to the national poet Allama Iqbal. The locality today is the most famous in Karachi as it houses almost every important institution of the city not present in Saddar. It houses the largest Amusement Park, Animal Kingdom, Universities, Civic Center, Corporate offices and much more.
Located in between New MA Jinnah Road and Kashmir Road, Muslimabad is another best place in Karachi to live in. It consist of several bungalows spread in Blocks. All the lanes are gated at the entrance. The streets in the area needs to be carpeted.
The area has around 2,500 residential flats divided into four main categories: A, B, C and D. Economically, it is considered one of the best places in Karachi to live for the middle and lower-middle classes, although most of the flats are rather dilapidated. All the shops are in Commercial Phase of Rabia City, which are equally divided into three phases, i.e., Commercial I, Commercial II and Commercial III.
Karachi is expanding very rapidly. Scheme 33 is the best place to be in Karachi as it is located between Super Highway and University Road. Almost all important facilities including Schools and Hospitals are present in the area. Karachi University is just next to it.
If you drive through Federal-B-Area today, you may not be very impressed at first sight due to "Urban Decay". But the locality has seen its glory days. The best part about the locality is that it is one of the planned localities of the city and has the huge potential to improve.
Mizar e Quaid
Area: 61 acre (3100 m²)
Established: June 2, 1970
Official and military ceremonies take place here on special occasions, such as:
National commemoration days, especially Pakistan Day (23 March), Independence Day (14 August).
Birth and death anniversaries of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, 25 December and 11 September respectively.
Birth (30 July) and death (8 July) anniversaries of Madar-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah.