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Basant, A dead Lahori tradition to welcome spring season
Culture, Pakistan

Basant, A dead Lahori tradition to welcome spring season

Sky of Lahore filled with colors and air with joyful screams is what we think of whenever the festival of Basant is talked about. A long lost tradition which is now a blurred memory for many people. If you are a 90s kid or more accurately a "Millennial", you certainly remember the Festival of Basant - A festival full of colors, fun, chaos and welcoming spring. It is one of the most beautiful memories for many people. The time when we filled our mouths with scrumptious food and flied kites with much enthusiasm. No fear of terrorism or inflation came in the way of this glee. A joyous festival of Basant was the highlight of Lahore. Alas now its just a slipping memory that new generation has not experienced. Basant, a kite flying festival started in Lahore. At the time of part...
Hafeez Jalandhari, National Anthem author forgotten by nation
Pakistan

Hafeez Jalandhari, National Anthem author forgotten by nation

Experimental, Classy, brave, and writer of National Anthem of Pakistan, Hafeez Jalandhari possesses a special place in our heart. But despite in the middle of city, his tomb is neglected by public. There are heroes who are remembered by fans for life. But few remain unnoticed or unrecognized in their lives. After their death people realize their greatness. But few are loved in their life but after their death they went into grave ignorance. One of such hero cum poet is Hafeez Jalandhari. He was the writer of Pakistan's National Anthem. Other than that he served Pakistan in so many ways. He was the freedom fighter who raised his voice against racial and religious violence through his poems and literature. Hafeez Jalandhari was born on 14th January, 1900 in Jalandhar, Punjab of...
Pakistani honored by highest bravery award by New Zealand
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Pakistani honored by highest bravery award by New Zealand

Two Pakistani men awarded by highest bravery award by New Zealand. This award is for acknowledging services of these men in the Christchurch mosque attack in 2019. In a world full of negativity, a positive news came along. Two Pakistani men honored by highest bravery award by New Zealand. In 2019, a horrible incident happened at Al Noor Mosque, Christchurch. During Friday prayer, a mass shooter intruded inside the mosque and starts shooting on believers. He even put this on live stream on Facebook. By his horrendous act 51 men died, whereas several severely injured. In the chaos many men tried to overcome the situation before police came to rescue. New Zealand honored 10 people on their services towards community on Friday. First person is Abdul Aziz, who came to offer his Friday...
Bagh e Safa: Another Mughal’s tribute towards nature
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. ...
Hockey World Cup Won by Pakistan
Pakistan, Sports

Hockey World Cup Won by Pakistan

Pakistan has won the most world cups in the history of this sport. Despite having a glorious past in hockey, Pakistan has to play qualifiers for upcoming world cup. Its high time to remodel the national game for once and set new records worldwide, National sport of Pakistan is Hockey, started in 1948 in full spirit. Country was new and fragile but enthusiasm was sky rocket. Pakistan starts taking part in international hockey events in 1950. Where Pakistan competes with Spain and made an surprising successful entrance. Later Pakistan took part in various hockey events internationally. Pakistan hosts so many countries for hockey events as well. Hockey played in the combine sports event of Olympics worldwide. Hockey get laid back in other games. There was no concept of hockey world ...