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Government of Punjab

The forts, palaces, gardens, mosques, and mausoleums, are eloquent reminders of the great tradition in Muslim architecture. The structure of a mosque is simple and it expresses openness. Calligraphic inscriptions from the Holy Quran decorate mosques and mausoleums. The inscriptions on bricks and tiles of the mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam (1320 AD) at Multan are outstanding specimens of architectural calligraphy. …

Parks of Punjab

Here is a list of some Famous Parks in Punjab Jallo Park Jallo Park (sometimes called Jallo Wildlife Park), established in 1978, is a public recreation and wildlife site located in Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan. Spread over an area of 461 acres (187 ha), it is one of the three main wildlife parks located in Lahore, the other two being …

Languages of Punjab

Key Languages of Punjab which are being used most commonly are: Pothwari The Pothwari or Pahari-Potwari or Panjistani language (also known as Pothohari or Pothwari-dhanni-mirpuri-pahari/modern Panjistani; Panjistani: پوتوری/پنجستانی; Urdu: پنجستانی) is an Indo-European language spoken in the Potwar district around Rawalpindi, Pakistan to the Cease-fire Line (LoC) of Indian administered Kashmir de-facto border in the Mirpur and Kotli district of …

Arts & Culture of Punjab

Punjab (the land of five rivers) is the biggest land area of Pakistan and is popularly known for its culture. It shares most of its cultural and carnival values with Indian culture. According to population, almost 60% of the total population of the country is situated in Punjab Province. It has a total of 36 districts and contributes approximately 50-60 …

Land Area of Punjab

Details of the Surroundings Punjab is bordered by Azad Kashmir to the north-east, the Indian states of Punjab and Rajasthan to the east, the province of Sindh to the south, the province of Balochistan to the southwest, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west, and the Islamabad Capital Territory to the north. The capital and largest city of Punjab …

Jinnah: The Leader and Father of the Nation

Men like Mr. Jinnah who have achieved something significant and extraordinary in their lives and have a legacy that impacts the lives of millions of people, deserve to be celebrated in a way paved more than with a cake, and some candles. He had been entitled as Quaid-i-Azam meaning,” The Great Leader” even before the inception of Pakistan. Veracity to …

Top 10 Luxurious Hotels in Pakistan

Embrace the Road Less Travelled – Here are the Top 10 Places to Stay Pakistan’s popularity as a tourist destination is ever-growing. We have compiled a guide to avoiding the crowds, escaping the beaten track, and catching up on your beauty sleep in the Top 10 Pakistani accommodations way out of the ordinary. 1. Hospitality Inn, Lahore One of the …

Seven Things to Pack for Travelling in the Winter in the Twin Cities

Categories: Winter Traveling, Travel Hacks, Travel Tips & Tricks, Desi Traveller, Traveling in Pakistan. However, one should carefully consider what to pack for traveling in the winters. To anyone who lives in Lahore or Karachi reading this, you really don’t want to be remembered as that person who was shivering from the cold, complaining about the weather constantly, or, worse, getting a cold during the trip. …

Important Contacts of Pakistan

Following is the list of important numbers that can be used in case of emergency or otherwise to reach the respective department. Stations Karachi (021) Lahore (042) Islamabad (051) Peshawar (0521) Quetta (081) Faislabad (0411) Ambulance 115 115 115 115 115 115 Hilal-e-Ahmar 721359 721359 721359 721359 721359 721359 Edhi Trust 2310066 440159 251191 214575 83081 610111 Bomb Disposal 2416626 …

Famous Sports in Pakistan

Here are some Sports that are being played in Pakistan at all different Levels. Hockey The Pakistan Hockey Federation is the official organization that manages the national hockey team of Pakistan. The Pakistan Hockey Federation is a member of the International Hockey Federation. Pakistan won the Hockey World Cups (Men’s) in the years 1960, 1968, 1984, and 1994. Pakistan Hockey team also won the men’s …

National Monuments of Pakistan

According to Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency, as of October 1997, there are 9 National Monuments within the country. An additional monument, Pakistan Monument was built in the capital, Islamabad, during the 2000s. There are four monuments in Sindh (all in Karachi), four in Punjab (out of which three are in Lahore), and only one in Baluchistan. Here is the list …