Pakistan Air Force cadets march at the mausoleum of the country's founder, Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi on September 6, 2012, to mark the country s Defence Day.

Pakistan Air Force cadets march at the mausoleum of the country's founder, Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi on September 6, 2012, to mark the country s Defence Day. PHOTO: AFP

Sind Club, the oldest in Karachi, opened its doors in 1871 as an exclusively European gentlemen's club. After Pakistan gained independence in 1947, the club was opened to Pakistani elites. The club featured a billiards room, tennis court, squash court, walking track, sauna, and even a bakery. Once a year, women were invited to the Sind Club for its annual ball.

Nightclubs in Karachi -- among them the Playboy, Excelsior, and Oasis -- were a big draw in the 1960s and 1970s, and most of them were much less exclusive than the gentlemen's club at Sind. Dancing and booze kept club-goers entertained. But in 1977, alcohol was banned and all nightclubs were ordered to shut down.

Karachi family poses for a photo. The woman, sporting short hair, a sleeveless dress, and sunglasses, appears to be taking fashion cues from American first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, who visited Karachi herself in the 1960s.

Frere Hall, a British Raj-era building built in 1865, was the site of public town hall meetings until Pakistan gained independence in 1947. It later became a hub for Karachi's social and cultural activities, housing many of the city's concerts and theatrical performances. Jazz shows became very popular in 1970s Karachi, and local pop artists enjoyed broad audiences.

Noori Top is located on the border between Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir. PHOTO: NOSTALGIC'S PHOTOGRAPHY

A road from the east of Jalkhad goes to Noori top which is approximately 2 to 2½ hours distance. PHOTO: NOSTALGIC'S PHOTOGRAPHY

Kalash smile

Pakistanis Against Stereotyping

We’re here to tell the world that it is virtually impossible to stereotype a population of 190,291,129 est. people into one racist, demeaning, hurtful character.

We’re diverse, we’re different, we’re humans just like you. Stop stereotyping. Stop the hate.

 

 

Pakistan Independence Day 2012

Happy Independence Day 2012

Pakistani students carry a giant national flag at the mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah. PHOTO: AFP

Buildings adorned with light all over the country on the eve of August 14:

A child with the national flag painted on his face. PHOTO: ONLINE

A beautiful church in Islamabad, Pakistan

A beautiful church in Islamabad

Chabahar, Baluchistan

Fishing at roof of the World, Deosai plains, Sakardu

A Bird Eye View, Hunza Valley

PESHAWAR: The Hindu community of the provincial capital observed the festival of Rakhsha Bandhan on Thursday. The celebration was arranged at the Hindu Balmiki Temple, Kalibari, and Hindu community members from all over the province participated in the festivities. Published in The Express Tribune

Rampedge network announces men’s fashion week:

Hassan Niazi.PHOTO COURTESY TAKEII

Shahzad Noor.PHOTO COURTESY TAKEII

Pakistani handicrafts: Intricate and beautiful

Pakistani handicrafts: Intricate and beautiful:

Ceramics and glazed pottery traces back to Indus Valley Civilization (2500 BC) making it among one of the oldest art forms in Pakistan. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

Silver bracelets inlaid with semi precious stones. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

Metalwork, including inlaid or engraved traditional style utensils, boxes, dishes, and tea sets made from brass, copper, silver and gold are important crafts. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

The most popular techniques for pottery include engraving intricate designs into the undercoating of the pottery and then glazing it with colored transparent glazes. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

Intricate colorful hand embroidery with tiny pieces of mirror stitched in the colorful patterns on a patchwork piece. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

The art of carving on metal not only show the aesthetics of the artisans but also depicts the history and tells stories. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

  Club Genova launches in Karachi. Areeba. PHOTO COURTESY CATALYST PR

Shaheen Khan holds a fashion show for the launch of her lothing-line, Khanz, in Karachi. Urooj.PHOTO COURTESY SHERAZ PHOTOGRAPH

Trekking the heart of Karakoram:

(Courtesy: The Express Tribune )

Sand dune between Lilygo and Urdokus. PHOTO: SABINA KHAN

Towards the Camp Goro. PHOTO: SABINA KHAN

Waiting for the snow storm to end. PHOTO: SABINA KHAN

The nightview of Concordia. Concordia is the only radius point in the world from where four 8000m above peaks can be viewed (K2, Broad Peak, Geshabaram I & II) PHOTO: SABINA KHAN

Mount Masherbrum at night. PHOTO: SABINA KHAN

 

Hanging out at the dhaba. A Dhaba's tea is always adored among the local Pakistanis. PHOTO: MAANSAL STUDIOS

Upcoming models:

Arij Fatima

Mehreen Syed

Israa Shafi

Pictures of a revamped centuries-old Hindu temple and a Haveli in the Saidpur Village of Islamabad. The village was converted into a place of Hindu worship by a Hindu commander, Raja Man Singh.

The region is home to many Hindu temples that have been preserved; showing the history of Hindu civilisation and architecture in the region. PHOTO: ASAD MALIK

  

National treasure Sadequain on show

Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi, also often referred to as Sadequain Naqqash, was a world-renowned Pakistani artist, best known for his skills as a calligrapher and a painter.

Sadequain was deeply interested in the issues that have challenged the best minds of the human race – questions about the mysteries of the universe, meaning of life on our planet and beyond, role of human beings in the universe, freedom and self-determination, survival and progress, and the fine line between reason and emotion. PHOTO: FARAH KAMAL

A girl from the Hasegawa School, Karimabad, Hunza. Shot on film. PHOTO: AHMED SHAJEE

Literacy rate of Hunza is more than 90 per cent — far higher than the rest of Pakistan. PHOTO: AHMED SHAJEE

Daaman launches at Dolmen City Mall Clifton in Karachi. Momal Sheikh.PHOTO COURTESY MUTAHIR MAHMOOD

Adidas launches its flagship store in Lahore. Amna Babar PHOTO COURTESY BILAL MUKHTAR ANDEVENTS