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Slow but Comfy in Hyderabad

Posted on October 27, 2007
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Owais Mughal

The word traffic relates to any man, animal or machine of any shape and size that can use a road. Such a diverse use is obvious from the photo above which is dated October 23, 2007. A friend of mine recently forwarded it to me. Also note the leisure of three men sitting on [...]

Pakistani Universities and Their Web Presence

Posted on October 27, 2007
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Junaid Siddiqui
Last year at ATP, there was a post on the HEC (Higher Education Commission)’s Ranking of Pakistani Universities. That single post generated so much interest that in the past one year it has got 30000 hits on it. It not only shows the immense interest among prospective university students but also shows lack of [...]

What is it? ….. and the answer revealed

Posted on October 26, 2007
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Owais Mughal
This photo is courtesy of Mohammad Ali Musa. Can you guess what is this thing shown in the photograph below. The photo is taken in Quetta, Pakistan. Hints: This thing was more in use a generation or two ago than at present. No, it is not used as decoration. It is one component of [...]

Chakwal and Surroundings

Posted on October 25, 2007
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S.A.J. Shirazi
Discovery of fossils, tools, coins, and remains of ancient archaeological sites give enough historic evidence about Soan civilization and its continuity in Potohar (or Potwar) Plateau. The people, colourful landscape, lakes, hill ranges, flora and fauna are sufficient reasons to explore the land that is largely off the beaten track and one does not [...]

Shalamar Gardens, Lahore: zameen kha gayee aasmaan kaise kaise ..

Posted on October 25, 2007
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Owais Mughal
This photo is from 2006. I apologize for hoarding it for so long but it had got lost somewhere in my collection. Today I found it and immediately decided to share it here.
The famous landmark of Lahore called Shalamar Gardens (landscaped in 1633-1642 AD) was closed for repairs last year and this hand-written notice [...]

Cricket Match Moved Out of Karachi …. Again

Posted on October 24, 2007
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Owais Mughal
Today’s news is that South Africa has refused to play 5th One Day International of the series at National Stadium, Karachi. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now moved the match to Lahore. South Africa made this decision after some of their players showed their uneasiness at playing in Karachi due to recent events. This [...]

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