Pakistan and India: A Step in the Right Direction
On Christmas Day, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was celebrating his birthday and preparing for his granddaughter’s wedding in his Lahore home. He unexpectedly received a phone call from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wanted to wish him a happy birthday. On the 26th, the Indian PM made an impromptu visit to Sharif’s house […]
The Hidden Gem: Azad Jammu and Kashmir
The hidden gem of Pakistan is the self-governing Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This long-running conflicted area of Pakistan represents one of the most beautiful spots in the world, located north of Punjab and south of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. From destinations like Chitta Katha Lake, to Neelum Valley, to Mirpur, to Ratti Gali Lake, Azad Kashmir is […]
The Plight of Pilgrims
The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah, and a compulsory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime. This year, a record 2 million people embarked on the journey of a lifetime; several Pakistanis people in the mix as well. For too many, this would be their last. The Pakistani Government has always had […]
The “Unknown” Beauty of Pakistan
From the Shalimar Gardens in Lahore to Clifton Beach in Karachi to Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan to Lake Saif-ul-Muluk in the Kaghan Valley, Pakistan is one of the world’s most picturesque places to visit. With these natural sites spread all over the country, these sites are to be witnessed, as they represent the artistic paintings […]