20 pictures about Pakistan you should see

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Amid unrest in the country due to sectarian clashes, widespread protest has been seen throughout Pakistan. In the meanwhile, Writer has selected 20 pictures about Pakistan that you should have a look and see how blessed we are as a nation.
Here goes the list:
1. Badshahi Mosque
Badshahi Mosque is located near Alamgiri Gate of Lahore Fort. This Mosque was built by Aurangzeb Alamgir and is entirely constructed from red stone in two and a half years by 1674 A.D. The mosque is capable of accommodating more than 150,000 worshipers.
Photo By: Muzaffar Bukhari

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2. Faisal Mosque
It is Pakistan’s largest mosque and is situated in the city of Islamabad. Its construction was completed in 1986 and was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay. The mosque is unique and modern lacking the traditional dome and minarets found in other mosques of the world.
Photo By: Ibrahim Sayed

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3. K2, Karakoram**
World’s 2nd largest mountain is K2 located in Pakistan with a peak elevation of 8,611 meter and is located in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.
Photo By: Stuart Orford

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4. The Pakistan Navy
On 1947 after the independence of Pakistan, Pakistan’s Navy came in to existence and is performing its duties diligently ever since. Pakistan Navy has approximately 30,000 active duty personnel.

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5. The Pakistan Air force**
Pakistan Air Force takes command of the aerial defense of Pakistan. The PAF employs approximately 65,000 full-time personnel (including approximately 3,000 pilots) and, currently, operates 400 combat aircraft as well as various transport and training aircraft.
Photo By: Lawrence Crespo

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6. The Pakistan Army
The Pakistan Army came into existence in 1947. With an active force of 725,000 personal and an additional 500,000 in reserve making it one of the largest land force in the world.

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7. Textile goods**
Textile good from Pakistan are famous all over the world, especially in the West. Its textile products are recognized as one of the best holding superior quality.
Photo By: SM Rafiq

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8. Markhor
Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan and is found in the Northern region of Pakistan. It is considered as an endangered species on planet Earth.
Photo By: Stefano Vecellio

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9. Thar Desert**
Thar Desert is the world’s 18th largest desert and runs along the border of Pakistan and India.
Photo By: Ramaseshan

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10. Tarbela Dam**
Tarbela Dam was constructed in 1974 and is located in Province of KPK, Pakistan. It is known as the largest earth filled dam in the World and 2nd by volume.
Tarbela Dam from space by NASA.

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11. Karachi Port
Karachi Port is among the largest and busiest deep water ports in South Asia and situated in the city of Karachi.
Aerial View of Port of Karachi.

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12. NUST**
National University of Sciences and Technologies is the one of the major universities in Pakistan. Pakistan produces about 445,000 university graduates annually.
Photo By: OARK

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13. Lake Saif-ul-Maluk **
The amazing and beautiful Lake Saiful Muluk is located in the valley of Kaghan near Naran. Its amongst the highest lakes in Pakistan at approximately 3,224m above sea level.
Photo By: Iftikhar Gillani

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14. Mazar-e-Quaid**
Mazar-e-Quaid is located in the Province of Sindh, Karachi. It was built in 1960 and is the tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, The founder of Pakistan.
Photo by: Steve Evans

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15. Islamia College**
Islamia College is located in Peshawar, KPK province of Pakistan and was established in October 1913.
Photo By: Saeed

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16. Shangrila Resort**
Shangrila Resort is located in Skardu and is one the highest, beautiful and spectacular resorts in the world encircling the Heart shaped “Kachura Lake”.

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17. Hunza Valley**
Aerial view of Rice fields in Hunza Valley, Pakistan.
Photo By: Brian Vikander/Mira.com

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18. Abdul Sattar Edhi**
Sir Abdul Sattar Edhi was born in 1928. Sir Edhi is the Founder and owner of Edhi Trust. According to Guinness World Records, Edhi foundation has the World’s largest ambulance service.

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19. Lahore Fort**
Shahi Qilla, known as Lahore Fort is located the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was built in the time period of Emperor Akbar between 1556-1605.

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20. Mohenjo-Daro**
Mohenjo-Daro, also known as Mound of the Dead is an archaeological location and is located in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. This city was built around 2600 B.C. and one the world’s earliest urban settlements of the Indus Valley Civilizations.

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Nice selection. :k:

Who is the writer being referred in post no. 1

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Muhammad Bazigh Khan

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what is the name of book he has written?

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He wrote this article at online blog....

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Beautiful pictures. :Ok:

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Have you been seeing any of those in real?

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Have seen Shaahi mosque, Faisal mosque, Shahi, Qila and Quaid ka mazaar.

Aik baar daikha hai, mazeed daikhnay ki tamanna hai.

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I have seen

  • Quida ka mazar

  • Faisal Mosque

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U not in Pak now ?

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lovely pics....thanks.

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How many of those places have you visited personally ?

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Nice Sharing :k:

personally i have seen only Mazar-e-Quaid when i was 8 years old..

But i wish to go all these places ,especially these ones

  1. Faisal Mosque

  2. Badshahi Mosque

  3. Hunza Valley

  4. Shangrila Resort

  5. Lake Saif-ul-Maluk

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Re: 20 pictures about Pakistan you should see

1, 2, 11, 14, 19

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badshahi mosque
faisal mosque
Nust
mazaar-e-quaid
lake saif-ul-malook
karachi port
lahore fort
textile mills

yeh sab dekha huaa hai

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Re: 20 pictures about Pakistan you should see

You are too lazy to write out the places and I am too lazy to connect numbers with pictures. :snooty:
Your post is a waste. :chai:

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Are you in Pakistan ? Where ?

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look who is talking… :snooty:

lazy log neeche number dekh ke ooper se pic dekh lo :chai:

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Yaad-daasht kamzoar ho gai hai, umar ke saath.
Aap ko apnay buzurgon ka khayaal rakhna chaahiay.