My Pakistan - Page 2

thejoke · Apr 3rd, 2009, 06:23 PM

Haleji Lake near Thatta, Sindh - thousands of migrant birds arrive here each winter - its an internationally recognised conservation site. Its a declared RAMSAR site. Sadly when I got there last mid-March most had left.

Sindhi Shawls

Derawar Fort in Bahawalpur District, Punjab - its Cholistan Desert location gives it a much better feel than the other forts.

Derawar's new occupants - Just hanging around!

Derawar Fort Mosque - you can get a view of the desert

The Abbasi Royal Family Graveyard near the Fort

The Derawar Village - looks very poor

The Cholistan Desert - rich in natural heritage, history and culture - its more than a desert - ITS A WAY OF LIFE!

The Lal Sohanran National Park Canal

The Lal Sohanran National Park is located in Bahawalpur District. It comprises irrigated forest plantations, tropical thorn forest, a lake, canal and the Cholistan Desert. Wildlife includes Nilgai, Gazelle, Hog Deer, Caracal, Ratel, Striped Hyaena, Caracal, Wild Cat, Fox, Peacock, Partridges, Sandgrouse, Crow Pheasant, Shrikes, Vultures, Honey Buzzard, Egrets, Larks, turtle and plenty of reptiles such as snakes, lizards and amphibians. There is a captive breeding programme for the now extinct Blackbuck, Nilgai and Chinkara. The latter are quite rare too. Blackbuck and Nilgai were once found as far west as Jhelum. Hunting pressure has exterminated them form many haunts. Nilgai can still be found on the Indian border regions and Changa Manga. If given a chance they will establish themselves rapidly.

*Jeena* · Apr 5th, 2009, 01:39 PM

MashaAllah!

Silver Falcon Of Kashmir · Apr 7th, 2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thejoke

I have made quite a few trips to Pakistan over the last decade and have thoroughly enjoyed going to each corner. I have never uploaded my photos here but as of today I will do Insha Allah!

I think this is Karachi museum or a home of Jinnah

You are right, this is Jinnah's house. It's a beautiful place. We really enjoyed visiting it, last summer.

I think this is a room Jinnah used to study in

Oh I loved all the furniture at Quaid e Azam's house. It is so 'trendy and modern' if you know what I mean.

Fantastic pictures. Thanks for sharing. I particularly liked the ones from Thatta, Makli etc. We had also visited those places. And I still remember what a sombering effect the place has on you.

thejoke · Apr 10th, 2009, 04:19 PM

Thanks All! I have so many photos to share - thisthread wil be running for a while LOL

Silver falcon - yes the furniture is modern and trendy - dont you know retro is in?
Makli is cool. Very serene. Did you go around all of it? Pakistan has so many unique places but sadly so many troubles which keep people away from these places.

The Babi farid Gate in Bahawalpur, Punjab

Scenes from Uch Sharif in Bahawalpur, Punjab. If you are ever in the area a must visit.

Bibi Jaiwind

Shrine of Abu Sheikh Saleh Abu Hanifa

Jalalia masjid

The Gantagar of Multan

The Shrine of Shah Rukne Alam

The Shrine of Baha Uddin Zikria

Unknown mosque near the shrines

Qasim bagh park, Multan

Agricultural Scenes in Khanewal

When a house is not a home. This nest was one of the 1200-1400 nests belonging to Oriental White-Backed Vultures in the region, of which all are empty. Within the space of 10 years the the population has dropped from a maximum of 1400 pairs to 0. A substance used in agriculture has killed them off. We visited the colony and saw 0. It was a very sad site.

waterfall99 · Apr 10th, 2009, 04:24 PM

wow,lovely!

thejoke · Apr 11th, 2009, 06:55 PM

Quetta City Scenes

The lovely Quetta cantonment, unlike no other Pakistani city - it holds its own.

Hanna Jheel and the Urak Valley, Quetta

HazarGanji Chiltan National Park, Mastung Dist, Balochistan - one of my most favourite areas. Its name translates as the land of a thousand treasures. The National Park is home to 1000+ Chiltan Wild Goat - its not found anywhere else in the world, Urial, Wolf, Hyaena, Wild Cat, Fox, Eagles, Vultures, Shrikes, Jerboas, Lizards, Tortoise, Butterfly.

Its just of the highway to Karachi, 20km south of Quetta but surprisingly serene!

*Jeena* · Apr 11th, 2009, 07:03 PM

MashaAllah awesome pics! specially the Hanna Jheel

zero~zero~seven · Apr 12th, 2009, 09:12 AM

a good joke --- thejoke

no, pics r gr888,, sachi

thejoke · Apr 25th, 2009, 08:14 PM

Cant believe2 weeks have passed since I last posted here!

islamabad - i always enjoyed this city for "urban" things....i love how urban it is in terms of things to do and then its so green and surrounded by nature too..i have always loved blue area. i think i prefer it to the other sectors

do any of you remember sogo 2000? what did it become? i forgot!

The magical and under-estimated Soon valley in Khushab. Wonderful place for a visit. Very serene and peaceful! lovely lakes and the highest peak, known as Sakesar, is over 1500metres high. It can be seen in photo no4

This is the view from Sakesar over mianwali. Mianwali is more arid thanKhushab

Mianwali agricultural scenes

*Jeena* · Apr 25th, 2009, 09:28 PM

MashAllah! thanks.

thejoke · May 8th, 2009, 07:39 PM

How could I getso far and not post a photo of this charming city? Which charming city? LAHORE!
I like Lahore because of its character. I Have had many a good time here since my first visit in 2002. I love the old and the new in this peaceful city!

Shalimar Gardens - tranquil, green, pleasant, charming, extravagant.....if you love gardens and history - its a MUST visit!

Ice Foods near Kotha Pind, Faisal Town, Lahore - quite yummy!

Lahore Government Post Office - from the British times

Lahore Gymkhana

Lahore Quaid I Azam Library

Road near Jinnah Gardens, I think Mall Road?

Jinnah Gardens, formerly known as Lawrence Gardens - love walking here! Lovely green park, very leafy and superb to walk and enjoy! Not as historical as Shalimar but still beautiful! The best time is after Asar as you will see the Fruit Bats flying around! The park is home to many beautiful wild birds too.