Sunday, August 30, 2009

Amazing Pakistan : A picture hidden from the World



In the recent times due to rendezvous between political forces and media, an ugliest picture about my country has been portrayed in front of the world, a picture that holds no color. But the true picture is just opposite. The true picture that hold millions of colors, so bright and so shiny that can dazzle one's eyes.

Pakistan has the 7th largest Standing Arm Force in the World


Pakistan has world 7th largest standing arm forces [well trained possessing state of the art technology. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is the symbol of pride for the nation and a galaxy of highly trained professionals emerged in latest technological developments. The highly skilled PAF personals are renowned for their excellence and handling of aircraft and surely are the worst fear for the enemies.

Pakistan : The Roof Top of the World



Pakistan the land of grand mountain ranges, a land that holds 4 out of 14 most highest peaks in the world.

Gwader is the World’s Largest Deep Sea Port


"Gwa" means Air and "Dar" means door, and the word Gwadar means "The door of the wind" is the world's largest deep sea port lies in southwestern Pakistani province of Balochistan. The design and construction of the port is carried out in collaboration with China and it has just started it's operation. It's going to emerge as a world's biggest skyline due to it's capacity and infrastructure of handling bulk carriers. It has been declared as a Duty Free Port and Free Economic Zone by the Pakistani government that has increased the commercial worth manifolds. It has an immense geo-strategic importance as it is the entrance to the Persian Gulf and is considered to be a substitute of Dubai Port.

Shandur Polo festival at the World's highest Polo ground



Shandur Polo Ground


What it would feel like to play a sport that is wild, challenging and manly at the top of the world surrounded by the drumbeats and the music of the reed instrument. Yes Shandur Polo tournament is played every year at World’s highest Polo ground at Shandur, Northern Pakistan.

Haleji Lake is the Asia’s largest Bird Sanctuary


Pakistan is a land of serene beauty, a country with diverse wild life, fresh water lakes, a 1046 km coast lines. Some of the most unique species of birds are found in northern Pakistan with awe-inspiring natural wonders like Lake Saiful Maluk, Lake Shandur, Dudipatsar Lake, kutwal lake, Zalzal lake and many more. But Haleji has it’s own significance as it is Asia’s largest waterfowl reserve. During winter thousands of birds of different species fly down to Haleji from Siberian colder areas.

Khewra Salt Mine: Second Largest Salt Mine in the World


Khewra Salt Mine located in Khewra, Jehlum Punjab, Pakistan is the second
largest Salt Mine in the world and is considered to be the oldest in the subcontinent. It was said that discovery of Salt mines were not done by Alexander or his army but by their horses as they started licking the stones when they stopped here for rest. Thousand of visitors each year visit Khewra Salt mines and get fascinated by the nature’s miracle in the heart of mountains.

Thar Desert is the One amongst the largest deserts in the World




Thar is a arid region in the north western part of Indian subcontinent, it lies mostly in Indian state of Rajasthan but it covers eastern Sindh province and the southeastern portion of Pakistan’s Punjab province. It is amongst one of the largest deserts in the world rich multifaceted culture, heritage, traditions, folk tales, dances and music. The poetic expression of Kafi written by Sufi poets of Sindh resonates in the cold nights as the Thari musicians start singing them on sorrowing rhythmic beats. In the night the granules of the sand lit up like stars as the moonlight walks on them.

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