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Katas Raj Temples : Series of temples from time of Mahabharata

22Aug

By nidaa4 Comments

Pakistan

Katas Raj Temples : Series of temples from time of Mahabharata

CHAKWAL, PAKISTAN - Katas Raj Temples is a Hindu temple complex connecting several Hindu temples. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it exists since the days of Mahabaharta. The temple complex surrounds a pound named katas which Hindus regard as ''Sacred''. Katas means ''Crying Eyes''. They say that Shiva cried in grief when his consort died and He formed a lake with Shiv tears. The lake is called ''Amrit kund (Holy water)''. Where are the Katas Raj Temples? The katas Raj Temple complex is located near Kallar Kahar and at an altitude of 2,000 feet. Shri Katas Raj is located near the interchange for the town of kallar kahar off the M2 Motorway which links lslamabad to Lahore. The complex is located alongside the road that connects Kallar Kahar to Choa Saidan Shah near the ...

Minar e Pakistan Lahore: A tale of Muslim’s struggle

16Aug

By Aqsa Azam5 Comments

Pakistan

Minar e Pakistan Lahore: A tale of Muslim’s struggle

A 62-meters tall tower tells the stories of the valuable freedom. It also serves as a famous tourist and political venue for the nation. LAHORE, PAKISTAN - If you visit Lahore, You can witness a white marble building. Seems like a beautiful flower blooming in full glory. A beautiful lean tower known as Minar e Pakistan. It raised in Great Iqbal Park former called as Manto Park. This beautiful building is the symbol of freedom fighting. It erected on the remembrance of Muslim's great victory against opression. The resolution of Pakistan passed on 23rd March, 1940. This park witnessed the historical event. Minar e Pakistan is the symbol of struggle and hope for future. The perfect place to give tribute to all sacrifices Muslims made. Minar e Pakistan sketch Minar e Paksitan w...

Facts Pakistanis should know about Independence Day

13Aug

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

Pakistan

Facts Pakistanis should know about Independence Day

Pakistan actually came into being on 15th August, 1947. Years of struggle as well as continuous hardship, Muslims got their fruition in August. Let us glorify all the small details and unknown facts about this auspicious day. PAKISTAN - Today Pakistan is observing its 74th Independence Day. You can witness flags and celebrations everywhere. Moreover you will get to see special functions celebrated on national or regional level. Yes you guessed it right. It Pakistan's Independence Day. After years of constant scuffle and planning, Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah succeeded to get an independent state for Muslims. It usually celebrated on August 14th whereas there are few theories that suggests something else. IndoPak was the biggest country under British rule. It included Indi...

Shaheen Express Service: A much glorified version of Pakistan

9Aug

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global, Pakistan

Shaheen Express Service: A much glorified version of Pakistan

One of the iconic things in 1970s. Shaheen Express Bus Service depicts the progressive as well as golden time of Pakistan. Moreover it also shows the reliability and safety of said service as well. RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN - IndoPak is one of the long in the tooth colony of British Empire. You can observe many leftovers even after many years of independence. From dressing to food to talking style, You can feel the after taste of British rule over this region. Even so both countries are independent now but few things are so iconic, they are yet known to be best. One of the vintage fruition is Shaheen Express. Shaheen express was one of a kind bus service in 1960s. A unique service where you could travel from Rawalpindi to Bradford and vice versa through bus. At that time Albert bus se...

Pipeline track Ayubia: A blessing in the middle of forest

5Aug

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

Pipeline track Ayubia: A blessing in the middle of forest

Intelligent infrastructure lasts for decades and preserving nature at the same time, charming views along with human convenient site tells the thought process of British architects beautifully AYUBIA, PAKISTAN - Galiyat are one of the favorite places in Pakistan. Beautiful views, pretty people, scrumptious food and a lot of picnic points that attract tourist all over the country. According to a safe calculation approximately 10 million people visit galiyat every year. One of the prominent and beautiful tracks is Ayubia Pipeline Track. Built in 1885 to 1890 to supply effective supply of water to area, Pipeline Track joins Ayubia and Donga Gali by a beautiful track of 4 kilometers. It declared Ayubia National Park in 1984. It is situated at the total height of 8000 ft. If someone is ...