When Kabul comes to Attock

Posted on January 24, 2007
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Pervaiz Munir Alvi Attock District in Punjab, Pakistan, is a place of great historic significance. Alexander the Great of Macedonia passed through it as did the first Mughal, Babar, and the various Afghan Sultans before him. Emperor Akbar the Great, the grandson of Babar, recognizing the strategic importance of this area in 1581 built his […]

A perfect Fall Day at the Inn

Posted on November 11, 2006
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Guest Post by Pervaiz Munir Alvi ATP recently had a post on Fall Foliage in Pakistan’s Northern Areas here. During this time of the year the hills and valleys glisten with nature’s display of colors. Just like Spring, Fall is also an inspiring season for the writers. This little poem captures one of those moods […]

Rivers and Link Canals of Punjab

Posted on October 30, 2006
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Guest Post by Pervaiz Munir Alvi The Punjab province of Pakistan is blessed with five major rivers and their numerous local tributaries. All of these five rivers originate from the snow capped peaks of the Himalayan Mountains. After traveling hundreds of miles through the high mountain valleys, these rivers ultimately enter into the plains and […]

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