The most enjoyable are the days which are before Eid! When I have to check out all the sacrificial animals, it truly brings happiness to my face. The whole point of Eid ul Azha for me is checking out the best Qurbani animals, the biggest one, the strongest one, and of course the most beautiful one! All of us get together, my sisters with my cousins and me obviously, to celebrate the pre-Eid days! Going to different places, From Khy-e- Mujahid 29^th street to the main street of Khy-e-Hafiz, I have seen about 2000 animals this Eid, actually more!

Once a year, people are truly entertained. They love seeing the animals especially bulls and cows! For this, the families get together and go out to enjoy the before Eid festivities. Famous names are given to bulls to attract attention and create excitement, which I think is creative. Names such as RaOne, Chulbul Pandey and more!

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Bryan Farris

The article below is by an American who spent a month in Pakistan. Unlike most who ‘visit’ and discuss with armchair analysts  he decided to ‘feel’ Pakistan. This country and its peoples have to be ‘felt’, not merely seen!

This article will not inform Pakistanis. But it will work up a remembrance, and soothe them. That the author could see, experience, and celebrate so much amid our debris is the true miracle of our beloved country.

Perhaps it is fitting that my last month in Pakistan has been the month of Ramzan (Ramadan).  For those unfamiliar, Ramzan is the month of sacrifice in the Islamic calendar.  Jawad Aslam, my CEO, close friend and resident expert on all things Muslim, described Ramzan to me as “religious boot camp”.

On the surface, Ramzan is a month of fasting—no food, no water, no cigarettes, no consumption of any kind from about 4 am to sunset.  Many shops are closed in the afternoon, and restaurants open around 6pm to serve a packed house the moment the fast breaks.

The fast, however, is merely a symbolic (and admittedly difficult) gesture that represents a deeper sense of sacrifice.  Muslims use Ramzan to give up bad habits, spend more time with themselves & Allah, and seek further enlightenment.

Offering Prayer in Ramadan

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Who says nobody can have fun in Pakistan? With so many beautiful places and virtually unlimited possibilities for hiking, trekking, mountaineering, and other sports, a trip to Pakistan can be your ultimate Pakistani escape. Here’s where you can go when your plane stops on this side of the globe.

1.) Moenjodaro

Located 350 kilometers off Karachi, Moenjodaro was considered one of the most spectacular cities of the ancient times. The ruins of this ancient city in the Indus Valley never fail to give travelers knowledge of the ancient life and the marvel of early systems of town planning. Walk along the remains of this olden city and witness the way of life, the culture and the traditions early Pakistani lived by.

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Don’t get me wrong, I’m generally not that type who boasts but when I thought about it, what is the one thing which I can show off about? It is my very own mother country PAKISTAN. It’s the country where I was born, brought up and now living my life. I have explored most of its famous trademark places, be it Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore, Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi, Faisal Mosque in Islamabad or Lake Saiful Muluk in Kaghan. All these places are absolutely breathtaking. When you visit these areas, you will know you are in the presence of true splendor. All of these are made with spot on brilliance.

My favorite hobby whenever I visited the northern areas was horse-riding; I got to do a lot of it when I visited Nathia Gali and Murree. The horses are so beautiful, strong and free-spirited. I used to enjoy being in their presence when I was a little girl. It’s been my dream since forever to live in those areas in which where ever I look, the surroundings leave me in awe.

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Shopping in Pakistan is interesting and quite unique. Well-known for exquisite handicrafts, Pakistan is home to gorgeous hand-woven carpets, marble pieces, copper and brassware, woodwork, and embroidered kurtas and khussas. Among your list of souvenir shopping in Pakistan, you could include silver trinkets, camel-skin lamps, bamboo craft, cane and wicker work, conch-shell art, glass bangles, hand-embroidered shawls, rugs, carpets, silks, and cashmere shawls. In the following sections, we have attempted to give you a brief synopsis of Pakistan’s Shopping Guide.

You will be sure to pick up some great local souvenirs during your shopping escapades in Pakistan. Read on and we will tell you all you need to know to get the best deals and best places to shop in Pakistan. If you get hungry during your shopping spree, stop for some finger food or relax in one of the Read more…

Appreciate blessings from GOD and you’ll be blessed more, complain and you’ll suffer. It’s a common mind set of people in Karachi that we always think what’s wrong with our country but we never try to appreciate what we are blessed with. Despite the fact of all the negativity around I still love my beloved Karachi.

Karachi is known by City of Lights because one can experience people, culture and heritage of Pakistan by a single trip to Karachi. There are opportunities for business, fast phase social life and abundance of entertainment. To start off I would like to share a song by Ahmed Rushdi by the name Bandar Road se Kemari; a song that that will give you a trip to the historical places in Karachi.

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Most westerner s image of Pakistan is of a dusty desert country; full of rough, bearded men and devoid of anything female, but Pakistan is a diverse, complex nation full of tourist attractions. This article lists the top 10 places a western traveler can t miss in Pakistan.

10. Makran Coast

This sparsely inhabited coast has some of the most beautiful virgin beaches in the world. Although currently organizing a trip might be a huge logistical challenge but the wild pristine beauty makes it all worthwhile. The main coastal town Gwadar, is being developed as a major port, and soon, the area will be secure and developed enough to become a true surfing/scuba diving heaven.
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Dinner in the Sky is a unique event meant for anyone who wishes to transform an ordinary meal or meeting into a magical moment that will leave a lasting impression on their guests!

Breakfast in the sky, lunch in the sky, cocktails in the sky, meeting in the sky, internet café in the sky… there is no limit to your imagination.

Dinner in the Sky is hosted at a table suspended at a height of 50 metres by a team of professionals.
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By Moazzam Husain

Shalimar Gardens

As two lovely looking girls riding bicycles overtook us, I saw one of them turn to us, then say something to the other. They both giggled as they rode away. Having travelled more than my fair share, the novelty of visiting exciting places had diminished with each successive destination — until I arrived here.

I had never envisioned a place like this. Last week I visited Lahore. On the Mall road people courteously gave way to each other and smiled frequently. I saw nobody talk on a mobile phone nor heard any ring tones. There were bookshops and newspaper stalls but no hawkers nor any beggars. People waited patiently in lines at the theatres. There were far fewer people too and elegantly dressed, as if a dress code went into force in the evenings. There were many neatly managed wide open spaces with art deco. This was a fashionable and cosmopolitan city that had acquired the title of ‘the Paris of India’. Last week I visited Lahore, as it was on the eve of the breakout of the Second World War.
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I found the following information on internet with all these amazing pictures of Mosques around the world and would like to share with you guys:

Mosque in Akhaltsikhe – Georgia

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