Fate of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor Homes in KPK
Mohammed Yusuf Khan, better known by his stage name Dilip Kumar, was an Indian actor who performed in Indian cinema. He was born in December 1922. He is credited with developing and evolving methods of acting in movies. Dilip Kumar dominated the Indian film industry from the late 1940s to the 1960s. The audience dubbed […]
Shah Allah Ditta – A Tale of Mystical Caves in Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan. It is located in the Pothohar Plateau in the northern part of the country. It is also called the Islamabad Capital Territory. Due to its location at the intersection between the North West Frontier Province and Rawalpindi, this region has a considerable historical impact. Islamabad is home to many […]
Top Buildings Constructed in Lahore During the Colonial Era Representing Mughal, Victorian and Gothic styles
If you wish to witness and explore the epitome of architecture. Then Lahore is an ideal site to visit and behold history and architecture in its pristine form. You know Lahore because of Iqbal’s mausoleum, badshahi mosque. But there is a lot more that requires your attention. In this article, we must explore the […]
Top Cultural Dances in Pakistan That Tell a Story of Love and Celebration
Dance is the poetry of the body. It expresses things through gestures that are not possible to do via words. Also, the activity of Dance came in seeing the flexibility of the human body to move. Furthermore, it is a form of expression that uses the body to convey meanings. There are various cultural dances […]
Damascus Knives and Blades of Wazirabad: How They are Made and What is Unique About Them?
If you are fond of exploring the history of the world, then you would know the wonders of Damascus knives and steel. It has always mesmerized scientists due to its damask pattern, endurance and strength. It can split feathers in mid-air. Europeans discovered this particular material during various Crusades. Alexander the Great used this peculiar […]
Makli Necropolis: One of the Largest Necropolis in the World
When it comes to going places, historical areas, monuments, museums attract the tourists more because there is a lot to learn from there. Every ancient structure or any necropolis preserved over the years has some story connected to it. In fact, some places have such sights that the moment you see them you know there […]
Top 10 Traditional Markets to Explore in Pakistan
Top 10 Traditional Markets to go for Shopping in Pakistan Preserving the natural cultural heritage and beauty is the fundamental thing to do for an individual. Pakistan serves to be a hub of all of it’s unique and equisetic traditional stuff. Pakistan is a land full of diversified cultures and heritages along with distinct colors […]
The Metamorphosis of King Zain-ul-Abidin
King Zain-ul-Abidin was the eighth King (Sultan) of Kashmir, belonging to the Shah Mir Dynasty which ruled Kashmir from 1339 to 1561 and can be attributed at establishing Islam in the valley. However he is the most revered King in its history as he was benevolent, fair and modest. He reigned for 50 years from […]
Bhong Mosque: A Beauteous and Dazzling Architectural Vision
Bhong is a small town situated in Rahim Yar Khan District, and is 200 km away from Bhawalpur. In this unsusceptible place stands the Bhong Mosque that is like no other in Pakistan! The Construction of Bhong Mosque The town as well as Bhong Mosque was built by Sardar Raees Ghazi Muhammad. He was an […]
The Beautiful Craft of Handmade Basketry in Pakistan
Basketry: An Age Old Tradition Throughout the ages one finds basketry as a widely used skill in every human culture. However the age of this craft cannot be ascertained because the items could not be preserved as they were made of natural materials. The oldest known baskets date back to 10,000 to 12,000 years. Basketry […]
Jamila and the Amir
Jamila and the Amir More than 1000 years ago, Mansura was the historic capital of the Ummayyid Caliphate. It was a beautiful city and the first one to be built according to the standards of town-planning by the Arabs. Today the ruins of Mansura can be found about 19 km away from Shahdapur in Sindh […]
Hammal and Mahganj
Hammal and Mahganj is a Baluchi folk tale which portrays one man’s sacrifice for his religion and his people. The Historic Port of Kalmat Ruled by Sardar Jaihand On the coast of Makran, there is a very old port called ‘Kalmat’. It was quite famous in Baluchistan due to its greenery. The ruler of […]
Noori Jam Tamachi
A Celebrated Sindhi Folk Tale: Noori Jam Tamachi Noori Jam Tamachi is one of the seven romances in Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s most famous ‘Shah Jo Risalo’. The other six are Lilan Chanesar, Momal Rano, Sohni Mehar, Sorath Rai Diyach, Sassi Punnhun and Umar Marvi. Noori Jam Tamachi is the only story which has a […]
Peshawar – Mahabat Khan Mosque & Mohalla Sethian
Following we take a look at a spectacular specimen of Mughal architecture (the only one in Peshawar), as well as some rare residential buildings: Mahabat Khan Mosque Background You can reach it through Chowk Yaadgar as the entrance to the mosque is located in the middle of ‘Jewellers Street’. The name of the mosque had […]
70 Decades Old Shah Allah Ditta Village and Buddhist Caves
Shah Allah Ditta Village: A Picturesque Historical Place Strikingly, the old village is titled after a well known Mughal Dervish Shah Allah Ditta and holds a significant presence for its evergreen historical background and beauty that overflows like a river. The age of this village is over seven hundred years and it has been utilized […]
Pakistan Heritage Cuisine Wins Gourmand Award 2018
Pakistan Heritage Cuisine: Best Asian Cookbook in the World Pakistan Heritage Cuisine was the only cookbook nominated from Pakistan and that too for two categories i.e. ‘Asian – Published in Asia’ and ‘Culinary Heritage’ for this year’s Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. It has received the title ‘Best Asian Cookbook in the World’. They were held on 27thMay in […]
The Meaning and Significance of Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is an ancient stone which has been admired for its beauty, significance and uses since pre-historic times. From the earliest records available, lapis lazuli was found to be admired and valued by the people of the time, taking the lead from their forefathers. Its significance for mankind is so old that there isn’t […]
Art Exhibitions at the Khaas Art Gallery
The Team at Khaas Art Gallery The Khaas Art Gallery, Islamabad, started off as ‘The Art Gallery’ in 1992. The foundation for the establishment was set in 1992 by local artist Momina Zuberi. Zishan Afzal Khan, art collector and gallerist; came in to partner with Momina on the Gallery, which in 2002 took on the […]