As we can see that Pakistan has a growing Talent in the field of photography and more people are equipped with a camera. DSLRs and Smart Phones which offer many functions within and we can capture pictures with specific settings to make the pictures look more creative. This is a post for all the Photographers…
Shades of Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan is known for its rich history, culture, cuisine, literature and arts. Pakistan is a land, whose history is marked with many life changing events, famous scientists, nobel prize winners, a colorful heritage and mesmerizing sceneries. Poetry is the main essence of Pakistani culture. It reflects richness in tradition. Poetry is part…
Gadgets of Innovation
Cellphones have been of great importance to our lives. From performing basic functions such as, calling and messaging to much evolved smart phones, performing various advanced functions. Now days the phones are no less than a personal computer, performing similar functions with a hand full of gestures. Samsung and Apple, leading the market in the…
Best food I had in Dubai
When it comes to food, Dubai is almost too exotic to imagine. There are restaurants serving virtually every national cuisine from around the world, including many specializing in Dubai’s own Arabic delights. Dubai does not have its own Michelin Guide, but instead it imports chefs or restaurant chains that have previously been recognized elsewhere by…
Terrorism
Smoke and blood is all that I see I’m praying so hard this cannot be Screams and sirens are all that I can hear This is not reality, this is just a nightmare Scattered bodies and limbs all around me This sight makes me question the existence of humanity This work cannot be that of…
Record Breaking Pakistan!
The Guinness Book of World Record carries astonishing records set by numerous countries, men, women, children and numerous organisations everywhere throughout the world in various fields. The general population from different countries motivate the entire world with a specific end goal to speak to their countries. Be it sports, general information, medication, or…
Jhal the glimmer of hope
Jhal Magsi is a place in Baluchistan. It is the named after the Magsi clan. It lies near the mullah river. It gained wide publicity after the introduction of the jeep rallies in the area. The rally in Jhal Magsi are organized by the Magsi people but what really give Jhal Magsi its identity was…
A Horrendous Blast
Shattered glasses and pungent smell Blood streamed like from a well Head pounding, I opened my eyes Dreadful sight and loud cries Shocked and hurt, I made a sound The effort was useless, the sound was faint Reminiscing the memories and times past My peers, nowhere to be seen, Alas! It strikes to me, it…
Mesmerising Maldives
Maldives is one of the most expected and favorable travel places around the world surrounded by water. As soon as I landed I could see blue as far as I could stretch my eyes. There was smell of fresh water and greenery in the air and I could smell it as soon as I got…
Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Vs Anastasia Modern Renaissance- Review
Anastasia Modern Renaissance: -Eye shadow palette by Anastasia contains 14 eye shadows and comes with a brush. Having a brush in a palette is a definite plus. -The majority of colors in the palette may be easily used for every day makeup, which is also good, if you are just about to try that pinkish…
I died, I died
I died; I died living with lies the lies – brought by deceived lives Conceited beings, with blaring joys treating the fellows, like nothing but toys Blasting emotions, but not so real Close existences, with hearts not near Burnt feelings with ashes of honesty lies and lies with apparent prosperity I died; I died living…
Moving Future
The two Japanese market leaders in the automotive industry, “Honda” and “Toyota”, have been competitors in Pakistan, for ages. Both companies, having niche presence, among the consumers, succeed to make profits from their customers. With a limited product portfolio and minor investments, their remarkable brand equity and achievements kept them on the radar. Toyota, having…
A Night Before Exam
Sitting here just to study as I open the book all turns blurry Around me they are all asleep but I’m not that lucky, because I have to read Equation here, question there, answers where? All this stuff is too much to bear Need to pass this moment somehow should have done that by studying…
TOUCHING THE BOUNDARIES
Cholistan Jeep Rally is the Pakistan Largest Motorsports event in the country. It takes place in the center of the glorious cholistan desert. It is an off-road rally style racing. It is distinguished from the usual circuit racing as it is in a form of Checkpoint racing. It is a form of rally raid. It takes place…
The Day at the Sea Shore!
The Day at the sea shore, the day at the sea shore, When I got to know you’re such a whore. You turned out to be an ass, Just like the chlorine gas. You left me in so much pain, Just like a mermaid in the rain. You cheated on me with that stupid Nancy,…
Follow Your Clock
I always thought that it’s too late now, I completed my O and A levels with average grades and repeated a year. I was never sure of what I wanted to do with my life and felt like I am far behind the place I wanted to be at. All my friends and age mates were…
Between the Lines
Moving from one city to another, has been my whole life. As much fun as it sounds, it always used to be hard and gloomy to leave behind everything, from the house to the routines to the friends. Leaving the people behind has always been the toughest part of moving to various places, knowing that…
Break Free
This is the story of an ordinary girl who dared to defy all odds, who dared to dream. She was told that she won’t be able to survive beyond the boundaries of her home, she was told that girls are meant to get married, she was told that “tumne parh k kya kerna hai?” In our…
I tried to take a break
I tried to take a break I ended up listening to your voice all the way And to all what you said I see you in the skies And on the earth No matter what I do Or wherever I go You are there Everywhere, all the time It’s only you I see baby And…
Scenic Beauty With Army Hospitality
Everyone gets to travel in various styles; with essentials, in luxury, with friends, with family or simply on their own. What most won’t claim to have experienced is the hospitality and privilege you get on your travels when you are connected to Army. I traveled to Abbottabad and surrounding areas in the summers of 2017…
Top National Anthem
The National Anthem of Pakistan is unique in that its music preceded its lyrics. At independence, on August 14, 1947, Pakistan did not have a national anthem. When the flag was hoisted at the independence ceremony it was accompanied by the song, “Pakistan Zindabad, Azadi Paendabad”. The flag itself had only been approved by the…
14th Aug, 1947!!
Independence Day, observed annually on 14 August, is a national holiday in Pakistan. It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign nation following the end of the British Raj in 1947. Pakistan came into existence as a result of the Pakistan Movement, which aimed for the creation of an independent Muslim state in the north-western regions of South Asia via partition….
A Sovereign State
The NPT is a landmark international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread nuclear weapons around the world Pakistan has refused to sign the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty because it considers it discriminatory. It is a discriminatory treaty. Pakistan has the right to defend itself, so Pakistan will not sign the NPT. Already, 190 states…
A Day at the Seashore
Oh! How I miss that soothing breeze That put my heart to ease Making footprints on the sand With him holding my hand The waves drowning our feet With him I would be there for eternity Why knew that would soon become a memory? All those beautiful memories that we made He promised he’ll never…
Foods of Pakistan
Pakistani cuisine is one of the world’s flavorful, yummiest, and colorful cuisines. It’s packed with flavors that tingle your taste buds and make you yearn for more. The diversity in the provinces of Pakistan leads to unique dishes that make them standout from the other ones available all over the world. Most of these dishes…
Faisalabad, the Manchester of Pakistan
The city of Faisalabad is situated in the region of Punjab. Earlier, the town was known as Lyallpur, and today it is known as Faisalabad. Faisalabad is perceived as the Manchester of Pakistan, for being the exchange focal point of the nation and is additionally the third most populated city in Pakistan. As per a…
Time for Revolution
We live in a world where it is considered an act of rebellion to be yourself. Where people are ostracized and bullied because of how they look, who they love, the color of their skin or pretty much anything that makes them stand out. This viscous cycle needs to end now before all of us…
The rise of football in Pakistan
Even though hockey is the national sport of Pakistan, Football has taken the nation by a storm. Currently its being played and loved by every single kid. To Pakistanis, the global game was like a silent unknown, even unwanted, step-child waiting for attention inside a house already over-populated with other noisy, attention-seeking kids. But without a…
KARMA?
“if you love two people at the same time, choose the second. Because if you really loved the first one, you wouldn’t have fallen for the second.” But what if, what if you choose the second person, and that person leaves you? Knowing that how much you love them, knowing that how much…
Aviation Development in Pakistan
It has taken some time for the aviation industry to develop in Pakistan. Now, the aviation industry is developing at a rate which was never seen before in Pakistan. With the growing passenger load and traffic load, most of the International Airports in Pakistan are been expanded or have been expanded. Recent airport expansions to…
The Music of Pakistan
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has a rich and diverse musical culture. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Indian Subcontinent, and therefore its music has not only been influenced by Hindusutha of North India, but from Iran and Afghanistan as well. Pakistan can be broken up into four separate provinces: Punjab, Sindh,…
PAKTOPIA TEAM
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PAKISTAN ZINDABAD
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MOST LOVED CITIES OF PAKISTAN
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Exploring Pakistan
It was summer vacation 2015 me along with my friends planned a trip to visit the northern areas of Pakistan, we planned a five trip. It was a planned trip as one of our friend was coming from Canada, due to the less time we didn’t waist any time and stared our journey on Friday…
Is metro BUS a good initiative or bad ?
Lahore Metrobus service is integrated with Lahore Transport Company’s local bus service to operate as one urban transport system, providing seamless transit service across Lahore District with connections to neighboring suburban communities. The Lahore Metrobus was designed to be opened in stages, with the first stage opening on 11 February 2013 stretching from Gajumata to…
hand luggage only, Adventure
I Muhammad Raza currently continuing my studies at Lahore School Of Economics want to share my experience. It was a time of winters vacations when i planned to went malaysia . it was not a pre planned tour as I didn’t even had a Visa. Unfortunately i got a visa before three days of new…
Colours of Pakistan
Pakistan is a nation with many colours. Geographically Pakistan is divided amongst five provinces. At an individual level there is great diversity amongst them. Pakistani Culture is unique in terms of its social and ethical values. These values are something which are given due importance. This culture revolves around the religion of Islam which teaches…
A Man’s Best Friend
They are truly a mans best friend.Four legs,a furry body, a round black nose and that ever hanging tongue,those gloomy eyes and a small tail.Well a best friend none other than a pet dog. We call dogs our best friends because we love them. We take pride in our dogs, and sometimes show them…
My trip to Naran
It had been a while since I travelled to the northern side of Pakistan, so my family planned a trip to Naran last summer. At first I wasn’t very comfortable with the idea of going to that side as I did not have a very pleasant perception of that place. Therefore, I tried my convincing…
Nobody Saw That Coming!
The peak fitness of a healthy well groomed and grown human being is almost a 20 year episode. In this time we remain conscious but most of the times we spend carelessly and irresponsibly. Food is the weakness of every person. we have a lot of variety here in pakistan and people are so fond…
You can Chain an Animal, not its Heart
No matter how much humans restrain and abuse animals, they find a way to show their love and empathy. Animal cruelty is a serious issue for any society and can take many different forms. It includes overt and intentional acts of violence towards animals, but it also includes animal neglect or the failure to provide…
Look for Beauty in the Ordinary
How often do we look around ourselves and reflect on all the blessings that we have got? How often do we stop from the constantly busy life, and for a moment look around ourselves to appreciate the ordinary little things that otherwise go unnoticed? We all want to experience the places full of natural beauty,…
The Bings
To the Bings, Right there lies the most beautiful love story ever, The Bings. A story that is filled with humour, mistakes, compassion, love and of course, sarcasm. Chandler, we saw you as a-grown-up-child-laughing-at-your-own-jokes-and-too-desperate-for-love guy. You might crack jokes when you are uncomfortable but to be honest, you’re the most caring one among the group,…
WORTHINESS
Worthiness If we could stop judging a fish by its ability to climb the tree, then we can realize that we are all worth something in this world. No matter how insignificantly small or incredibly big, we all count for something at the end of the day. The measuring parameter could be anything, gold, peanuts,…
Sacred Places in Pakistan-“Living Token of religious harmony”
A country is best known for its traditions and culture and an important element which depicts this is the significance of sacred places which it has. Pakistan is home to a number of sacred places of four major communities which include Muslims in majority and Hindus, Sikhs and Christians in minority. Pakistan is a land…
Parental pressure to perform well academically
I attended a parent teacher meeting at my brother’s school recently. Since, my parents were out of town, I had to go and collect his result. I saw a boy, very weak and scared. Turns out, his result was not up to the mark and his parents were scolding him in front of everybody. Sometimes,…
Trip to Paradise
It was my first Umrah trip with my family and it was amazing…we arrived a day later than our scheduled reservation as we had some issue with our airline back home.It took us around 1.15 hours to reach towers from Jeddah Airport. On arrival we were warmly greeted by the front deskt staff and it…
I love being away from the known and Comfortable.
…Finally the country i choose to go on with the Aiesec internship was Turkrey. The only country of the world where you feel proud holding the green passport. As Pakistan and turkey are referred to as brother countries. The city which came my home of next 6 weeks was Trabzon, a city located in the…
Cultural Diversity In Pakistan
Pakistan stands at the locational benefit of cultural, climatic and scenic diversity. A South-Asian country, that lays at banks of Arabian at its south and mighty Himalayan Heights at its North, portrays utter magnificence. With such landscape comes multiplicity of lifestyles. Paki uniformity can be subdivided on this cornerstone comprising of vast details of linguistic…
FAISLABAD AUTO SHOW “A BIG HIT”
This is a story about team effort to boost up the growing automotive passion in Pakistan. Auto shows are event that are not held regularly in our country, therefore the automotive enthusiasts are always looking for an opportunity to see their favorite vehicles under a single platform. Back in 2014, a group of friends got…
Green and Blue and the separation 🇵🇰/🇳🇪
All of us were cramped but we dare make no noise. We were so silent that I could hear the voice of the leaking rooftop. The voice of the droplets was loud and clear, it was a source of entertainment for the most of us. We saw it falling drop by drop in the bucket…
Pakistan “The light in the dark”
Pakistan is the fifth-most populous country with a population exceeding 209,970,000 people. In area, it is the 33rd-largest country, spanning 881,913 square kilometers. In consideration to the neighbors of Pakistan on its south and is bordered by India to the east, Afghanistan to the west, Iran to the southwest, and China. Pakistan was made on…
A Glimpse of Village
Whenever I mention life in a village, most of the people around me give me such a negative expression that I feel sad for them that they actually have no idea on what they have missed out. Belonging to a punjabi jutt family, i have spent a small portion of my life living in a…
The FOOD Positivity
What one hears about Pakistan is that it’s probably a country famous for its untidiness and dirt in it. There is no beauty in this country whatsoever. A piece of land only filled with negativity Well, who ever said that is wrong because for one, anyone who knows Pakistan knows that “FOOD” is basically the…
The Voice of Pakistan
So i was told to write about the brighter side of pakistan, and to me, and without a blink, i knew what i would write on, the brighter side in plain sight, our music industry and the father of Pakistani Music as we call him, our very own, NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN! Hearing Nusrat Fateh…
I’m Gazing at the sky…
I’m gazing at the sky as the clouds pass by leaning by the window until she came and said ‘hi’ Much to my surprise I waved at her feeling of contentment emerged over I felt my cheeks blush in beet red as if I had internally bled a flow of valor eventually arise the time…
The neighbor hood
There are happenings which are coursing around us, happenings that make us feel good or possibly awkward. We encounter them since we are a practical piece of that particular gathering of culture. Each living creature is colonized or gathered, so are we. A few of us are likely quite recently accepting circumstances for what they…
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