Shah Allah Ditta – A Tale of Mystical Caves in Islamabad

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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 […]

The History of Bahawalpur – State of the Nawabs

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Bahawalpur is the 11th largest city in Pakistan, as per the population census of 2017. It is located in South Punjab and has a population of about 762, 111 people. Until 1955, Bahawalpur was the capital city of the former princely state of Bahawalpur. It was ruled by the Abbassi family of Nawabs. Bahawalpur serves […]

Top Muslim Historical Series to Watch in 2022

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Generally, the western media portrays a negative side of Muslims. We tend to see more of these stereotypes regularly. The movies and series which contain Muslim characters are generally shown as negative and uncompromising. In reaction to such portrayals, several Muslim countries have tried to show another side of the Muslims. They have picked the […]

Padmavati: Facts and Myths

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A volcano of anger erupted in Rajasthan after the movie Padmavat released in 2018. It stars Deepika Padukone. She plays the role of Rani Padmini or Padmavati. Her role is alongside Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor. Many critics are of the view that distorted history is visible in the movie. Reality is not visible. The […]

History of Lucky Irani Circus

Circuses allow people to experience things they would never witness otherwise. A performer swallowing fire? Performers on aerial hoops and hair-hanging? You get to see it all and more in a circus. The purpose of circuses is to give people a much-awaited break from their mundane lives. It immerses them in the engaging, jaw-dropping acts. […]

World’s Largest Copy of Holy Quran Being Prepared in Pakistan

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The world’s most massive copy of the Holy Quran is being prepared in Karachi, Pakistan by a well-known artist, Rassam, and his accomplices. It is said to break the record of the largest Quran in Afghanistan (completed in 2017) which is 6.5 feet in height and 4.5 feet in length. Mr. Rassam has worked with […]

Pakistan & Turkey to Co-Produce TV Series on Salahuddin Ayyubi

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Pakistan has announced the joint production of a television series with Turkey, based on the life of the great warrior – Salahuddin Ayyubi. Salahuddin Ayyubi was the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty and the first sultan to rise from Egypt and Syria. He was the one to lead the reclamation of Jerusalem from the crusaders […]

Ali Mardan Khan and the Lamia

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A Pakistani Folk Tale about Ali Mardan Khan Folk tales are stories that for centuries have been preserved orally, being handed down generation after generation, as there was no other means of safekeeping them. Folk tales are not only entertaining and engaging, but they are an invaluable method to pass along traditions, reiterate cultural and […]

The Wonders of World – Lahore Fort

Lahore Fort

The Untold History Behind Lahore Fort The fort is the outcome of centuries of hard work. As presented by Wali Ullah Khan (Pakistani historian), refers to the fort built in early 11th century. He further dictated that Munshi Sujan Rae in 1965-1996 A.D. tracks that Sultan Mahmud’s favorite Malik Ayaz constructed a masonry fort which […]

Pakistan: The Leading Contributor of Wiki Loves Earth 2015

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Wiki Loves Earth 2015 is currently underway; where Pakistan is participating for the first time and is the leading contributor at the moment! (http://wikiprzyroda.pl/stats/) WLE (Wiki Loves Earth) will run through till 31st May, so don’t miss this opportunity and join in. Click here for more information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Loves_Northern_Pakistan.

Pakistan Participates For the First Time in Wiki Loves Monuments (WLM)

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Pakistan Participates in Wiki Loves Monuments (WLM) Wiki Loves Monuments has become the largest online photography contest in the world, one of the most thriving, free cultural events at global level. Professional, amateur and even non- photographers can submit as many photographs of their historical monuments & sites as they like. How it Began? It […]

History Revisited as Dara Arrives in London

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A Matter of Prestige: Dara Staged at the National Theatre Ajoka Theatre is known for addressing social issues and giving a strong message through their plays, but with Dara which was first shown in 2010 at Lahore; they took on an immense challenge which makes it unique. That is probably the reason why it has […]

Darbar Mahal Bahawalpur : An Architectural Masterpiece

Darbar Mahal Bahawalpur

Introduction The Darbar Mahal is a historic fort located in the Pakistani city of Bahawalpur; this city is deeply rooted in Asian history and is considered to be one of the most important trade and cultural centers in local history. The Mahal itself is under the control of Pakistan Army, but its grounds are a […]

Historical Art in Pakistan

Pakistani Paintings

Art as a Cultural Phenomenon Art is a collective term used to signify a vast array of cultural as well as historic traditions that signify a certain civilization, or era. Art can be considered the single richest phenomenon that distinguishes different aspects of a culture from each other, as well as differentiating it from other […]