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Marot

Marot is a city in the Bahawalnagar District of Punjab, Pakistan. This city is situated at the border of India and Pakistan, about 100km from Bahawalpur. The population is estimated...

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Peshawar Heritage Trail

Peshawar, a city 40km from the border of Afghanistan, has a beautiful and rich history. The city’s history can be seen in its architecture, monuments, art, and religious and cultural...

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Ranikot Fort

Ranikot Fort (pronounced runny coat, not rani kot) is a historical fort located near Sann, Jamshoro District, Sindh,  Pakistan. Ranikot Fort is also known as The Great Wall of Sindh and is believed to be the world's...

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Ajrak

Ajrak is a unique form of block printing found mostly in Sindh, Pakistan.The etymology of “Ajrak” can be traced to the Sanskrit word “a-jharat”, meaning something that does not fade....

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Shah Jahan Masjid, Thatta

Shah Jahan sought refuge in Thatta, after he had rebelled against his father, Emperor Jahangir. Shah Jahan was impressed by the hospitality he received by the Sindhi people, and ordered...

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Cholistan

Cholistan was once a cradle of the great Indus civilization and the Hindu tribes of Cholistan are representatives of this great civilization. They still preserve their ancient culture. Cholistan was...

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Baloch

Did you know the Baloch had roots in Iran?A famous Baloch lore has it that their ancestors are from Syria’s Aleppo, but fled to Iran’s Sistan region. In the 17th...

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