Traffic: The Unique Driving Rules of Lahore

Posted on March 31, 2007
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S.A.J. Shirazi The word is out and it is saying that Lahore has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. Known for its beautiful gardens, exquisite fountains, delicious cuisines, and rich heritage of architecture, art and music, Lahore is once again reinventing itself. This time it is changing into a crowded habitat. […]

Attitude Tourism in Lasbela, Balochistan

Posted on March 21, 2007
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S.A.J. Shirazi Has anyone done attitude tourism? I have. That was in Lasbela — an ancient tract surrounded by hills above the Arabian Sea. Before me Alexander from Macedonia was there; Young Muslim Generals Muhammad Bin Qasim and Muhammad Bin Haroon were there; and lately British bureaucrat Sir Robert Sandeman was there. Attitude tourism – […]

Hydaspes -> Boucephila -> Jhelum

Posted on February 24, 2007
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S.A.J. Shirazi The name Jhelum reminds of Alexander from Macedonian who came to the South Asia sometime in 326 BC. He moved from Taxila of Raja Ambhi, whom he subdued without fight, to Kalar Kahar. From there he moved over the Salt Range, turning left, along the western bank of River Jhelum, which he called […]

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