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Mighty Karakorum Highway: Silk road of Pakistan

23Nov

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

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Mighty Karakorum Highway: Silk road of Pakistan

A prominent gateway for trade in country. Mighty Karakorum Highway plays a vital role in our diplomatic relations. With the upgrade and maintenance it is providing great revenue as well as tourism to the country. The Mighty Karakorum Highway or KKH also known as silk road of Pakistan. The highest paved road in the world that connects Pakistan and Western China. It built by the collaboration of both countries. If you are an avid traveler, this road serves as a heaven to your esthetic sense. It built in the time span of 20 years. Whereas started in 1959 and completed in 1979. Opened for general public in 1988. The two-way road (known as Karakorum Highway and China-Pakistan Friendship Highway) is 1.300km (810 mi) long (Pakistan: 887 km (551 mi) and China: 413 km (257 mi), running th...

Pakistan announces Rs 5bn humanitarian aid for Afghanistan

23Nov

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Pakistan announces Rs 5bn humanitarian aid for Afghanistan

"If they need medicines at hospitals or whatever else their priorities are. They will tell us and we will be ready to give them humanitarian assistance in-kind" said Pakistan foreign minister Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi meets an Afghan delegate after landing in Kabul for his one day visit to the city After his day long visit to Kabul, Pakistan Foreign Minister 'Shah Mehmood Qureshi' talked to media about his visit. During the press conference, the foreign minister announced a humanitarian aid worth 5bn rupees to Afghanistan. Qureshi, regarding the aid said that " If they need medicines at hospitals or whatever else their priorities are. They will tell us and we will be ready to give them humanitarian assistance in-kind". The Foreign minister while describing ...

Black Day Kashmir: When India attacked Jammu and Kashmir

22Nov

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

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Black Day Kashmir: When India attacked Jammu and Kashmir

Under attack for more than 70 years, people of Kashmir are still waiting for justice and freedom. United nations and rest of authorities are doing nothing but oppressing the weak. Jammu and Kashmir, commonly known as Kashmir, territory in the north-western part ofthe India, on the north-east by China. On the south by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, and on the west by the KPK and Punjab provinces of Pakistan. Kashmir has an area of about 222,236 sq. km (85,806 sq. mi). Kashmir has an ancient history that makes it eccentric. From a center of Buddhism to Hub of Islam for 5 centuries. Being under control of Sikhs to British empire. This valley has seen everything. Now 50 percent of population follows Buddhism, a large number follows Islam while a small percentage of Hind...

Katpana Desert: Tourist’s new favorite spot in Pakistan

21Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Katpana Desert: Tourist’s new favorite spot in Pakistan

Starry nights, white sand dunes, mesmerizing breezes, Katpana desert is surely one of the wonders of the world. Moreover one of the best desert declared by tourists as well. Skardu, Pakistan: Usually deserts referred as sandy, scorching hot and unpleasant weather conditions. But there are few deserts that are one of their kind. Yes these are cold deserts or snowy deserts. One of them is Katpana Desert located in high altitudes of Skardu and Shigar. It is one of the largest desert in the world covering area of almost Nubra, Ladakh, Shikar, Skardu, and Zanskar in occupied Kashmir. Its biggest region is located in Skardu and Shigar also famous as Biana Naqpo and katpana Biana according to locals. Most frequented visited location of the desert by tourists is near Skardu airport. ...

Ramkot fort: Defense fort left in isolation to deteriorate

17Nov

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

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Ramkot fort: Defense fort left in isolation to deteriorate

A massive establishment of 16th century is in limelight name as Ramkot Fort. Now by the power of social media, it slowly turning into a famous yet intriguing tourist point. Dadyal, Azad Kashmir Pakistan: If you are sight seeing Azad Kashmir. An amazing tourist spot is waiting for you in the midst of river Jhelum. Exact location of Ramkot fort is 13 kilometers away from Dina and 79 kilometers by road from Mirpur Dadyal town. It is also accessible from Gujar Khan, via Jabbar and Notla then using boat. Three sides of fort isurrounded by River Jhelum. It is difficult to access the fort in rainy or winter season. But otherwise you can hire a boat from Mangala Dam which operated by Pakistan army. Mangala dam can also seen from the top of the fort. Way to fort is quite st...