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Lahore Canal

The Lahore Canal was originally called the Shah Nahr (the Royal Canal) and from its origin at Madhopur (now in India) on the River Ravi, it dropped into two huge...

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Pakistan flag

The Pakistan Flag was designed by Syed Amiruddin Kidwai, and was based on the original flag of the Muslim League. It was approved by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of the...

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Dastaangoi Artist Residency

Dastaangoi is excited to be launching a residency program that will operate from October to November 2021 in Islamabad Pakistan with applications starting from August. Dastaangoi will offer artists a 2 week...

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Khojak tunnel

The Great Game was all about expanding powers in Central Asia by two forces — the British and the Russians — and controlling natural resources in the region. During the...

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Balochi embroidery

Balochi embroidery is considered to be one of the most ancient handicrafts that has been passed down from generation to generation. The art in it contains unfaded colours, small mirrors...

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Hanna Lake

Hanna Lake ہنہ جھيل‎ is a lake in Urak Valley near Quetta in the Balochistan Province, in southwestern Pakistan. It is surrounded by mountains. Colonial era rulers had constructed the historic lake to combat a lack of water...

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Eid Mubarak

May our prayers and sacrifices be accepted. Eid mubarak. Dastaangoi teamPhoto by Arnim S.

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