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Top 10 Models of Pakistan

Posted on 02. Jan, 2010 by MairaS.

Fields of modeling and fashion designing are relatively new in Pakistan. Earlier ramp and still modeling were done on very small scale. The models were mostly T.V and film actresses. This trend changed drastically in the late 80’s when smart boys and girls from educated families took up modeling as a serious profession. Since then [...]

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Treks of Pakistan

Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

Pakistan has some extremely wonderful trekking sites. Starting right from valleys of the NWFP province, up till the mighty ranges of Himalayas, Hindu Kush and Karakoram there are a number of awesome treks. Trekking can aptly be described as the most thrilling adventure Pakistan offers. The serenity and breath taking beauty of the place along [...]

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The 4 Lakes of Kaghan Valley

Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

Kaghan valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of Pakistan and is an ideal candidate for 4-8 days of green trekking. While Saif ul Muluk is the most famous of all lakes it has, there are others which are far more beautiful and worth attempting.
Below is the description of four major lakes in Kaghan [...]

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Taxila – Relive the History

Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

Taxila is one of the few places in the world with rich history. Placed at a strategic position Taxila has witnessed some great civilizations. Built on a plateau, the city of Taxila was situated at the junction of three trade routes. Taxila was ruled by the Persians, the Greeks (Successors of Alexander the Great) and [...]

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Rivers of Muzaffarabad

Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

The Neelum River is snamed because of the bluish hue of the water. In local language, Neelum means sapphire. Originating from India, the river enters Pakistan at the Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir. It snakes through the valley until it meets River Jhelum at Domail near Muzaffarabad city.

River Jhelum is 772 km long and also [...]

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River Indus

Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

River Indus, the life line originates from Lake Mansarovar in the Himalayan region. It is 3180km long and after passing through many cities of Pakistan joins the Arabian Sea at Karachi. The water of River Indus is used for domestic purposes, irrigation and also to produce electricity.

Historically it is important as it has seen the [...]

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Rawal Dam

Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

Rawal Dam was constructed across the Korang Nullah in 1960-1962 to supply water for domestic to the cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. This 700 feet long concrete dam is a fine example of stone masonry. With a storage capacity of 47,500 acre feet, it not only supplies drinking water to the twin cities but [...]

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Peaks of Pakistan

Posted on 12. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

The landscape of Pakistan is diverse and unique. The north is bordered by the three mighty ranges of the world the Himalayas, Hindu Kush and the Karakoram. There are some 14 peaks 8000 meters high in the world. Our northern areas contain 5 of these lofty ranges. There are numerous peaks above 6000 and 7000 [...]

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Pakistan Film Industry

Posted on 12. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

On its inception in 1947, film industry was the only medium of entertainment. Films were already being produced in Lahore before partition so with the help of some the actors, directors and technicians who either preferred to stay back or had migrated from India; film industry started taking its first steps. ‘Teri Yaad’ was the [...]

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Music in Pakistan

Posted on 12. Dec, 2009 by MairaS.

People in Pakistan love music. They consider it “the food for soul”. Pakistanis have a song for every occasion be it joy or sorrow, trial or triumph every mood is musically expressed.
In the early days of its birth, classical music was at its zenith and even the composition of film songs was heavily influenced by [...]

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