Pakistan - A History in photographs

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American Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, escorting Pakistan’s First Lady, Nusrat Bhutto, to a banquet at the White House. Begum Nusrat was accompanying her husband, Z A. Bhutto, on his visit to the United States.


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A 21-year-old Benazir Bhutto sitting on the porch of her father Z A. Bhutto’s house in Karachi (1974).


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A photo from PTV Classic - Tanhaiyaan ( When Drama was king)


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A Jewish Synagogue in Karachi during 1970s.


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Awesome photos Marina!

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PIDC House, Karachi (40 years ago). Its all dirt and smoke that has engulfed the building now.


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This managed to shock me!!! :eek:

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Chokundi Toms near Karachi ( yes they are very much near Karachi.. near to Landhi Town)


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There is a synagogue in Mewah Shah graveyard as well

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Makli Hills , Thaata.. One of the largest graveyards in the world. It is believed that around 125,000 saints are buried here including Saint Abdullah Shah Ashabi


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^WOW....and no one has destroyed them yet? That really is amazing!

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Sikh Pilgrims in Hasan Abdal


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Such incidents take place around the world. bad acha badnaam bura wali situation hai....

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:hat:stay tuned for more pics

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Sadh belo Mandir (situated on an Island in River Sindh near Sukkur). The Mandir was not destroyed during partition 1947 or in reaction to Babri Masjid demolition. Local people revere the place irrespective their affiliation with any religion. Muslims of the era believe that its aastan of Khwaja Khizr (Khidr).


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Hindu Devotees in Sukkur, Sindh (1910)


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Flag House Karachi (House owned by Mr Jinah, but he never used it)


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Moen jo Daro


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Attock Fort ( Civilian are only allowed to visit the palce, when they become prisoners) :slight_smile:


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Why does the Badshahi mosque look dilapidated and the towers/spires missing the top parts ?

Year and place, please.