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Abdalians, Raise Hands

Posted on July 9, 2008
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S.A.J Shirazi
Comfortably tucked in green hills north of Islamabad, Hasan Abdal is situated right on the Grand trunk Road. The town’s claims to fame are Cadet College and temple of Panja Sahib. This small and clean historic town neat is sacred for Sikhs.

Hassan Abdal is famous for its cadet college and also serves as the [...]

Thatta Kedona - A Self Help Project

Posted on January 7, 2008
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S.A.J Shirazi
The cluster of mud and brick houses in the plains of Punjab, Thatta Ghulamka Dheroka (TGD) looks like a typical Pakistani village about 80 kilometres away from Lahore and 40 kilometres from Indus civilization ruins in Harappa. There is no gas or telephone in the village. No asphalt roads lead to it. Yet it [...]

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 [...]

True Blue of Multan

Posted on October 5, 2007
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S.A.J Shirazi
In the past we have covered the Gateways of Multan and the Saints and Shrines of Multan. Today we have brought another topic for you and that is the famous blue tile work (kashi gari) of Multan.
The history of Multani arts and crafts also goes back to medieval period. Kashi work, glazing and hand [...]

Crime and Our Society

Posted on September 4, 2007
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S.A.J Shirazi
Violent crimes have been at historic up nationwide; they are rising sharply in all cities. The rise seems to have been set off by something more bewildering. Crime, as seen one among several forms of deviance, is a type of anomic behavior; some others characterize it as a more conscious response to social conditions, [...]

Wedding Ceremonies of Pakistan

Posted on August 22, 2007
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S.A.J Shirazi
Pakistan is a land of thousand faces, a country simply overflowing with cultural richness. Whatever the preferences, a wedding in Pakistan is good display of customs, traditions, many of which are heavily influenced by foreign customs. Marriage is an important social celebration and people participate with passion and enthusiasm. The rites are imbued with [...]

Pride of Pakistan: Chiniot

Posted on August 1, 2007
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S.A.J Shirazi
Chiniot - the name is enough to start the furniture lovers, travelers and cautiously curious dreaming. Antiquity is the first message of the town. And, international quality furniture “made in Chiniot” is collectors delight with potentials for marketing all over the world.

On the bank of River Chenab in area called Sandal Bar, Chiniot town [...]

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