Adil Najam Basant is around the corner. And so are Basant controversies. Actually, let me change that. Basant controversies are already upon us. First it was the Punjab government announcing that they would set up a body to ensure safe kite-flying. Then there was the proclamation that Basant WILL be celebrated in Lahore with traditional […]

S.A.J Shirazi We had an earlier post on Ranikot here. S.A.J Shirazi now brings a very detailed historical post for ATP about this great fort. Clicking on photos will take you to their source and larger image sizes. Sindh has been cradle of ancient civilization. The explored archaeological sites are testimony to this fact. But […]

S.A.J Shirazi In October-November 2006, more than 200 Hindu pilgrims (yatrees) came from outside of Pakistan to visit Katas Raj. The mention of Katas Raj, located in the salt range 18 miles south of Chakwal, is found in Maha Bharat written in 300 BC. The etymology of this place as narrated in the old edition […]