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Children play cricket in Lahore along Badshahi Mosque
The fifth largest mosque in the world, "Badshahi Mosque" as the backdrop. There was not one but three umpires standing near the bowler.

Punjab blogs

25 Dec

Revisiting the Memories : UOG

Awais Jibran | Punjab |

A December’s cold morning brought few class fellows back to University which they graduated four years ago. Time passed so quickly when they switched from student to professional life.

07 Feb

The ruins of Gakhars clan - Pharwala Fort

Awais Jibran | Punjab |

The fort is believed to be built in 11th century by Gakhars in Potohar region far from the easily accessible paths, lying in oblivion and mourning its glorious past. The fort is built over the high ridges and protected by deep slopes. Now, its walls have disappeared from many places, but the grand beauty of the fort can be seen from some of the remaining doors.

03 Nov

Haveli Dhyan Singh: A chronicle of mughal era

Awais Jibran | Punjab |

A number of historical sites dot Lahore, a city which has been inhabited for hundred of years. The old walled city of Lahore, has some wonderful Muslim, Hindu and Sikh architecture of historic significance, besides the 'havelis' built by the Dhyan Singh family. They once ruled Kashmir and migrated to India in the turmoil of 1947. "Haveli of Asif Jah" is among one of those havelis. It has seen many dynasties and suffered hardship of time, and now it’s serving as a Women's College in Chuna Mandi.