Ranikot

Posted on December 7, 2006
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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 […]

The Temples of Katas Raj

Posted on December 3, 2006
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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 […]

International Visitors: Birds Come Flying In

Posted on November 29, 2006
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S.A.J Shirazi Pakistan gets a large number of guest birds from Europe, Central Asian States and India every year. The birds from North spend winters in different wetlands and deserts of Pakistan, which are distributed almost throughout the country, from the high Himalayas to coastal mangroves and mud flats in the Indus delta. And, after […]

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