Margala Hills Islamabad after rain. بارش کی بھیگی راتو…| Destination Pakistan

Margala Hills Islamabad after rain.

بارش کی بھیگی راتوں میں_____ جب اشک فشانی ہوتی ہے
اک تیرا تصور ہوتا ہے اک ______ تیری کہانی ہوتی ہے

پیارا__پاکستان
مارگلہ_ھلز

Credits: Hafiz Shahid

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.

23 Jul

Mughal Empire: Tomb of Jahangir

Awais Jibran | Punjab |

Historic buildings have their own specialized and traditional techniques used in their construction. Shaping and carving stones is a technical and demanding job for workers. Jahangir tomb is an example of such surpassing beauty and finest architecture which is believed to be the most magnificent Mughal structure after Taj Mahal.

30 Jul

A city within a city, the magical walled city of Lahore

Anam Saeed | Punjab |

From Lahore Fort to Data Darbar, streets of Bhati Gate to Anarkali food street; my father made sure that Lahore’s heritage was a major part of my upbringing.