Battling the Smog, Fog and Haze in Lahore

Posted on January 28, 2007
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S.A.J. Shirazi Winter in sprawling Lahore spells horror for thousands of residents. Not because of cold but due to the phenomenon of smog, sometimes also called fog or haze (although smog is the most appropriate term for what we have in Lahore. Let your gaze roam over the cityscape while standing on top of the […]

Book Review: Jhelum – City of the Vitasta

Posted on January 15, 2007
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By S A J Shirazi Salman Rashid’s “Jhelum: City of the Vitastaâ€Â? is a worthy, lively, and very well-researched book that entertains as well as informs. It richly succeeds in uncovering the truth about the name of the ancient town and smashing unfounded legends while bringing an evolution vividly to life in the process. Where […]

Who Owns Harand Fort?

Posted on December 15, 2006
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S.A.J Shirazi Perched in between legendary Suleman Range on one side and mighty River Indus on the other, ruins of original Harand Fort are situated in the area commonly known as Pachaddh. The Fort has seen a lot in the past and looks as if hiding thousands of secrets besides its historical and archaeological importance. […]

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