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Amazing Facts about Pakistan
Pakistan meaning the “The land of pure” where each day the sun rises with a new hope, with an enduring majesty as the rays of light flushing down towards the snowcapped peaks of Himalaya’s and Nanga Parbat. A land where love finds a meaning in the heart warming hospitability of people, a land where history and ancient civilization mystifies one’s heart, a land the land I belong to, this is the land I’ll die for and this is the land that defines
my identity.
Pakistan stands at the crossroads of South and Central Asia. This unique geographical position has given the country immense social and natural diversity. There exist many features, cultures and honors unique to Pakistan. Following are some of these surprises.

The Siachin Glacier

The north of Pakistan boasts undoubtedly the worlds most stunning mountain scenery. Forget about those touristy Himalayan trials in Nepal, if you are looking for real wild mountain beauty, then Northern Areas are the place to go. The extreme northeastern part of Pakistan is dominated by the craggy Karakorums, whose glaciers are the worlds biggest permanent mass of snow and ice outside the poles.


Worlds Tallest Cliff

Trango Towers are amongst the many jewels encountered during the epic trek to K2. Standing tall like guardians of the great glaciers, the biggest member of the group, the Grand Trango, features the worlds greatest nearly vertical drop; nearly 1340 meters. They also offer some of the most technical rock climbing and extreme BASE jumping opportunities.



The most Mysterious Tribe

Although un-contacted tribes still exist in unexplored rainforest regions, Kalash are possibly the worlds most mysterious group. Surrounded for thousands of kilometers by Islamic strongholds, they are the only tribe
which has kept its pre-Islamic belief religion. Their exotic European features have inspired many theories about possible origins but nothing substantial has yet been proven. Their long term existence is however in doubt due to
increasing tourist exposure and Islamization.

World’s highest Polo ground at Shandur, Northern Pakistan

Karakoram Highway : Eighth Wonder of the World

World’s Largest Deep Sea Port : Gawader

Khewra Mines : Second Largest Salt Mine in the World

Haleji Lake : Asia’s largest Bird Sanctuary

Thar Desert : One amongst the largest deserts in the World

Pakistan: K2 the 2nd highest mountain peak in the World

Pakistan the land of grand mountain ranges, a land that holds 4 out of 14 most highest peaks in the world. K2 the second highest mountain in the world with all it’s grandeur symbolizing the pride and strength of the people of Pakistan.

The Hindu : News / International : Pakistan military joins tablet war with PACPAD

The Hindu : News / International : Pakistan military joins tablet war with PACPAD.

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra is making headway to launch a home version of the iPad. It’s a joint venture of Pakistan and Chinese Engineers.

The device PACPAD runs on Android 2.3 operating system and the price is $200 less than half the price of iPad or Galaxy Tab and a one year warranty. The technical evaluators has accepted it as the product of the market, however remarked it that it’s too early to predict the market value as the production of the product is too low, which may increase in 2/3 months. As per the newspaper, during a brief test, the tablet with its 7-inch screen appeared to run well and the screen responsiveness was sharp.

Pakistan,s Cricket

1^st ODI: England Vs Pakistan (Feb 13, Abu Dhabi)

The white wash of the Test series of England will have a devastating effect on the ODI series with Pakistan, however Cook has warned that his team
is ready to start the ODI series with all guns blazing.
Fact is that record of England team oversees is very poor and losing the last two one day series against Australia and India will also add detrimental effect on the mind set of English Team. Moreover, the matches will be played Day/Night and English quickies will not be able to utilize the early morning moisture.
The sizzling Boom Boom Afridi is back on the Pakistan ODI side with a blazing 5 wicket haul against Afghanistan and will be at his best in the series, so England will have to face a tough task in ODI series.

         

Tourist,s Attraction

Foreign Tourist Attraction in Pakistan: 
An examination of the
Motivation for travel in 2005 shows that returning Pakistanis interest to meet friends and relatives is the leading motivation followed by business activities, cultural visits, adventure and so on.


Amir,s Comments.  

Ministry of Tourism Pakistan had conducted an analysis to assess the Motivation of travelers to Pakistan. Analysis gives you an idea that the motivation to visit Pakistan is due to people to people contact and followed by the interest in Local Foods and Shopping. My recommendation is that organize a trip to Pakistan and must see charming and attractive Landscapes High peaks of the Hindukush, with their unspoiled, green Valleys of Chitral which is a source of inspiration for the tourists.

Imran Khan

The Telegraph

Imran Khan: I have the opposition on the mat. My time has come

Imran Khan is gaining momentum in Pakistan. On Christmas day more than 100,000 people gathered to hear him in Karachi. The Daily Telegraph spoke to the cricketer-turned-politician ahead of the key rally.

On Sunday , the former cricket star will address a campaign rally in Karachi. It is not one of his strongholds, but a big turnout would suggest he is a serious contender for post of prime minister. Photo: RII SCHROER

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Supporters of Imran Khan listen to his speech during a rally in Karachi Photo: EPA

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Pakistani cricketer turned politician Imran Khan waves to the crowd Photo: AFP

Sights of Pakistan

SIGHTS OF PAKISTAN

"Astola Island" [near Pasni Baluchistan 40 km from shore]. Astola is Pakistan's

largest offshore island and the only significant offshore island in the northern Arabian Sea.

"Arror Rock" [near Rohri in Sindh] The shape of rock was caused by unknown natural forces.There is also a Shrine on the top.

This is an amazing view of a tunnel and bridge over a river on the Railway Track from "Rohri to Quetta".This track passes through 20 tunnels and over 368 bridges.It's the longest Railway gradient of world, and most scenic Railway ride of Asia.

Marala Headworks , Sialkot

Mountains of Jammu & Kashmir in the background.

Attabad Lake also known as Hunza Lake is a lake in the Hunza Valley of northern Pakistan.The beautiful lake was formed due to a massive landslide at Attabad village in Gilgit-Baltistan, 9 miles (14 km) upstream (east) of Karimabad that occurred on January 4, 2010.

Is this Great Wall of China?

No. It's Wall of Sindh in Ranikot [3 hrs drive from Karachi]. t's the part of one of the Largest Fort in World, Fort of Ranikot.

Kalam Valley.

It is a valley along the upper reaches of the Swat River in Swat, Pakistan.Kalam Valley is known for its waterfalls, lakes and lush green hills, and is a 270 km drive from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.

Kachura Lake.

The Kachura Lakes are two lakes in the Skardu District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Pakistan. The lakes, at 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) in elevation, are Upper Kachura Lake and Lower Kachura Lake.

This is a 'Mud Volcano'.

In Pakistan there are more than 80 active mud volcanoes, all of them in Baluchistan province; there are about 10 locations having clusters of mud volcanoes. In this region, the heights of mud volcanoes range between 800 to 1,550 feet (243.8 to 472.4 m). The most famous is Chandaragup.

The Great Trango Tower, 6,286 m (20,608 ft).

The east face of the Great Trango Tower features the world's greatest nearly vertical drop. [aka Tallest vertical mountain of world]Located in Gilgit-Baltistan Region of Pakistan. This is one of the most difficult mountains to climb.

Laila Peak, Hushe, Karakoram Range, Pakistan. It has a distinctive spear-like shape. One of the most beautiful & scenic snow covered mountain of the world.The Laila peak has been climbed only twice.

This is not Fox and Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand.

This is Biafo Glacier - which is a 63 km long glacier in the Karakoram Mountains, Pakistan meets the 49 km long Hispar Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 feet) at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions.

Makran, Pakistan.

The present day Makran derived its name from Maka, a satrap of Achaemenid Empire. Maka was an important early eastern satrapy of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire.

K2.

It is the second-highest mountain on Earth, only after Mount Everest. It has a peak elevation of 8,611 m [28,251 feet]!!!

Concordia Base Camp, Pakistan.

This is the view from Concordia towards the valley of the Baltoro Glacier at dawn. On the left [Paiju peaks], middle ,[Trango towers] & on the right [Grand Cathedra].

The Epic Lake Saiful Muluk.

It is located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley (34°52′37.34″N 73°41′37.71″E) near Naran, Pakistan. The clarity of the water comes from the multiple glaciers all around the high basin which feed the lake.

Village Halmet, Neelum Valley, Pakistan.Neelum Valley is definitely another hidden pearl of Pakistan. No other valley in Kashmir can compare this valley and even most of the Pakistanis know little about it and have little visited there.

Lansdowne Bridge of Rohri, Pakistan.A marvel of nineteenth century engineering, the 'longest "rigid" girder bridge in the world' at that time, was begun in 1887. Designed by Sir Alexander Meadows Rendel, the girder work weighing a massive 3,300 tons was erected by F.E. Robertson, and Hecquet.

Is this Grand Canyon or Texas?

No. It's Hingol National Park of Baluchistan, Pakistan. It got Mysterious Mud muntains, beautiful blue water Hingol river, desert and deep blue Arabian sea. [3.5 hrs drive from Karachi on Makran coastal highway]

Cold Desert of Skardu in Pakistan.This is one of the most beautiful tourists attraction of Northern areas of Pakistan. There are huge sand plains in Skardu.

Passu Peaks, Hunza, Pakistan.Mysterious mountains stand like a wall between Hunza river and valley.

Uli Biaho Tower, Pakistan.

It is a peak near Trango Towers and Baltoro Glacier in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It consists of two main peaks, Uli Biaho Tower (listed by Roskelley as 19,957 feet, and by Kopold as 6109 m (20,058 feet)); and Uli Biaho Peak (Kopold: 6417 m), which as of 2006 was unclimbed.

Rakaposhi, Pakistan.

Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani [Mother of Mist]. It is situated in the Nagar valley.

Nanga Parbat.

It is the ninth highest mountain on Earth and among the eight-thousanders with a summit elevation of 8,126 meters (26,660 ft). It is also an immense, dramatic peak that rises far above its surrounding terrain.

Karamber Lake.

Karambar Pass marks the boundary between the Chitral and Ishkoman Districts of Pakistan. The Karmabar Lake is almost 3 km long approx and it is 4300 meters above sea level. The flowers of autumns are worth seeing on this lake.

Deosai plains – Skardu

Bara Pani – Deosai

Dudiptsar Lake or Dudipat Lake is a lake encircled by snow clad peaks in Lulusar-Dudipatsar National Park. The lake lies in the extreme north of the Kaghan Valley