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Saif Ul Malook Lake, Beautiful Oasis in Naran, Pakistan

13Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

Saif Ul Malook Lake, Beautiful Oasis in Naran, Pakistan

Saif-ul-Malook Lake, Naran is a place that holds a lot of folk stories and mysteries in its beautiful blue water. It is stationed at the 5th most vacationed location in Pakistan. Saif Ul Malook lake is located at the end of Kaghan Valley, near Naran. This lake is the highest alpine lake in Pakistan. It is located at an altitude of 10,578 feet above sea level. It is one of the most attractive points for tourists in this country. Shape of the Lake saif ul Malook is a sort of bowl. Many frosty glasses of water accumulate in it. It consists of a large eco-diversity. There are brown trout fish, a bulk amount of blue-green algae, and various water plants and phytoplankton present in this frosty Lake. The best time to visit this beautiful Lake is started in June and ends in...

10Mar

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Opinion

Saqoot e Dhaka: 50 Years of Separation

In the history of Pakista the word "Saqoot e Dhaka", and the creation of Bangladesh is among the most sensitive and tragic events. People who were alive during that era may not remember the trauma of partition. The stories of 1971 remain chilling, even today. Moreover, East Pakistan was a province of Pakistan that was renamed as such from East Bengal in 1955 by the One Unit Policy. With a coastline on the Bay of Bengal, it shared land borders with India and Burma. For this reason, East Pakistan was known as "Pakistani Bengal" to differentiate it from India's state of West Bengal (also called "Indian Bengal"). In 1971, Bangladesh gained independence from Britain and this is know as Under Pakistani Prime Minister Mohammad Ali of Bogra's One Unit scheme East Pakistan was rename East ...

Pakistan restores world’s largest picture wall in Lahore Fort

19Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture

Pakistan restores world’s largest picture wall in Lahore Fort

A wall full of stories and events came into life after so many efforts. Picture wall of Lahore Fort is finally restored and open to display to tourists in 2019. Mughals gave a lot of beautiful monuments to the world. Even today architects devour their sense of construction and elegance. They changed the whole idea of construction in India and it's whereabouts in the 16th century. Lahore Fort is one of their marvelous creation built in the 1500s. The main part of the fort is its magnificent picture wall stand outside the Jehangir's entrance door. There are various decorative schemes uses on the façade including the typologies of glazed tile mosaic work, filigree work, fresco painting, brick imitation work, glazed lime plaster, pietra dura work, stone fretwork, cut and dressed bri...

Forgotton Relics of Historical Rawat Fort Islamabad

13Jan

By Kino1 Comment

Pakistan

Forgotton Relics of Historical Rawat Fort Islamabad

Rawat Fort was build in 16th century by the ruler of the Gakkar Tribe, Sultan Sarang Khan Gakkar. The Gakkars were the rulers of the Pothohar Plateau, and were known for their tall, fortified cities. Now a days only Relics of the Fort are left behind. They were also allies of the Mughal King Humayun and sworn enemies of Afghan King Sher Shah Suri, who set up Rohtas Fort nearby to prevent them from crossing into his territory. Relics of Historical Rawat Fort are still there in Rawat but negligence of goverment are ruining them drastically. The majestic Rawat Fort Forgotten Relic of the Fort In 1546 AD, a fierce battle took place between Sultan Sarang and Sher Shah Suri close to the Fort grounds, during which the latter defeated and executed the former. Sultan Shah Sarang and h...

Bagh e Safa: Another Mughal’s tribute towards nature

17Dec

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

Pakistan

Bagh e Safa: Another Mughal’s tribute towards nature

A beautiful and fresh garden where clean water, tasty fruits and eccentric birds resides. Bagh e Safa definitely an epitome of Mughal's esthetic sense in reality. Once a lush green garden now seeks an attention from authorities. Kalar Kahar, Chakwal: Bagh e Safa, also known as Clean Garden or Pleasure garden founded in the beautiful valley of Kalar Kahar Pakistan. Around 100 kilometers from Islamabad and 30 kilometers from Chakwal, you can reach to this destination conveniently. Near 1500 feet above sea level and surrounded by trees, fresh air and clear water river. Bagh e safa is definitely a favorite spot for various tourists as well as local travelers. 11 Kanals of space covered with fruit trees and plants. Loquats, pomegranates, grapes and apricots can found here abundantly. ...