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Introduction Our all-ladies hike to Ban Faqiran Stupa was an adventure we had been planning for quite some time. The idea of organizing a women-only hike had been on our minds for a while, and the choice of destination came up during a lively discussion in our WhatsApp group. It turned out to be an…
Heritage Walk Karachi: Exploring the City’s Historic Heart A few days ago, during a short visit to Karachi, I joined a heritage walk through the city’s historic heart. Karachi, a sprawling metropolis, holds a wealth of untold stories in its old buildings. While these structures remain steadfast, the city’s people and their narratives continue to…
The Poonch house building at Saddar Bazar Rawalpindi is a majestic specimen of colonial architecture, still surviving in its grandeur. The arched verandas have seen the highs of Kashmiri Rulers, Colonial British Generals enjoying its opulent luxury, and the lows of Pakistani politicians being brought in chains in Military trials. This building was constructed by…
Pakistan’s ancient history as the Indus Valley, diversified geography, have shaped its melting pot cultural legacy of Lok Virsa Folk Heritage. Pakistani traditional arts include:- Painting and calligraphy Pakistani painting and calligraphy date to the Mughal period. Notable painters and calligraphers are:- Abdur Rahman Chughtai Sadequain Gulgee Jamil Naqsh Mosques, Shrines, temples, structures, and texts…
From its ancient Indus Valley Civilization roots, hunters in Pakistan have long held on to hunting traditions that found a mention in Skylax’s (Darius II’s Scout) Travelogue of 500 BC. Popular Pakistani Game Animals and Birds Pakistan is open for hunting of:- Ducks: Mallards, northern pintails, and common teals are some of the most hunted…