Saturday, March 30, 2013

Former President Pervez Musharraf greets supporters upon his arrival at Karachi airport in Pakistan




Imran pledged in his speech to always “speak the truth with the nation”.
Tens of thousands of people converged on Minar-e-Pakistan on Saturday to attend Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's rally. PHOTO: SHAFIQ MALIK/ EXPRESS








Hindukush Heights is the best hotel in Chitral. Tatler, UK, in its travel guide 2010 ranks it among “the best 101 hotels in the world”. The hotel is run by its owner Siraj Ulmulk, an ex PIA pilot, and his wife Ghazalla Ulmulk.



Hindukush Heights Chalets at Mastuj Fort, Northern Chitral. Photo contributed by Siraj Ulmulk. Main branch of Hindukush Heights Hotel is located in Chitral town.
 
Chitral Airport is a small domestic airport situated 3.7 km north of Chitral town.
 
 
 
 
Ayaan, Saadia Mirza presents her latest bridal collection in Lahore. PHOTO COURTESY SAVVY PR AND EVENTS

Noor and Fatima Kasuri. Saadia Mirza presents her latest bridal collection in Lahore. PHOTO COURTESY SAVVY PR AND EVENTS

A Snow Leopard in Chitral National Park. Chitral National Park (also called Chitral Gol National Park) is located in Gol Valley and Kafir Kalash land of Chitral District in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province. The word Gol in the local language means ‘the valley’. The Park is at a distance of two hours drive from Chitral town.

The snow leopard, an endangered species, lives in the mountain ranges of Central Asia. In Pakistan, their protected areas are Chitral National Park, in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province and Khunjerab National Park, in Gilgit-Baltistan Province. They live at the heights of 11,000 to 22,000 feet above sea level. Their base colour varies from smoky gray to yellowish tan, with whitish underparts.They have stocky bodies, thick fur, and small and rounded ears, all of which help to minimize heat loss.

They have long and flexible tails, helping them to maintain their balance. Their tails are also very thick and covered with fur which they use like a blanket to protect their faces when asleep. The snow leopard cannot roar.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Pakistan’s parliament made history

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s parliament made history Thursday by becoming the first national assembly in the country’s history to complete a full term in office, dissolving in a low-key session that paves the way for elections.

 


Beautiful arches at Lahore Fort.




A natural refrigerator in the way of Kalam Valley Swat




Thick forest, Kalam Valley Swat.




  Ushu valley in Swat is truly one of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan.




Huma and Amna. Master Celeste flagship outlet launches in Lahore. PHOTO COURTESY VERVE PR




Hina. Master Celeste flagship outlet launches in Lahore. PHOTO COURTESY VERVE PR




Ursula. Master Celeste flagship outlet launches in Lahore. PHOTO COURTESY VERVE PR

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Pakistani women ride their bikes

Pakistani women ride their bikes towards the city's landmark Faisal Mosque to mark International Women's day in Islamabad on March 8, 2013. PHOTO: AFP




Gorakh is an under-Development Hill Station of Sindh, Pakistan. It is situated at an elevation of 5,688 ft (1,734 m). in the Kirthar Mountains Range's Sindh Segment, 93 km north west of Dadu city. Gorakh Hill Station is situated on one of the highest plateaus of Sindh, spread over 2,500 acres (10 km2), and due its surroundings, a unique adventure point for nature lovers.




The Deosai plain is located in the Skardu, Astore Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, in northernmost Pakistan. Deosai means 'the land of Giants'.




Baradari Hazuri Bagh, Lahore

Hazuri Bagh is bounded by the Lahore Fort (east side), Badshahi Mosque (west side), the Samadhi of Ranjit Singh (north side) and the Roshnai Gate (south side). In the center stands the Hazuri Bagh Baradari, built by Ranjit Singh in 1813 to celebrate the capture of the famous Koh-i-Noor Diamond from Shah Shujah of Afghanistan.




Khanpur Valley near Taxila produces World's best "red blood oranges" and Shakri Malta "sugar oranges".




Pakistani villagers travel on a horse-cart in the outskirts of Lahore.




Pakistani Classical dancer
Kathak dance is the classical dance of Pakistan, based on a combination of footwork and facial expressions. Ghulam Hussain Kathak (1905 – 2001) had the distinction of singularly sustaining the tradition of classical dance in Pakistan and producing students like Nahid Siddiqui, Fasih ur-Rehman, Nighat Chaudry, Amy Minwala and Panna among many others.