Islamabad,Pakistan,Asia
Also known as "Shah Faisal Masjid" in Islamabad, Pakistan, is one of the largest mosques in Asia. And sixth largest mosque in the world. It was the largest mosque in the world from 1986 to 1993 when overtaken in size by the completion of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco.
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Jhelum, Islamabad,Asia
Rohtas Fort in Pakistan is situated approximately 3 miles west off the Grand Trunk Road from Dina, near Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. The model village of Khukha is about 2 miles north across the river Kahan. The fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Lahore,Asia
The Lahore Fort locally referred to as Shahi Qila citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Located in the northwestern corner of Lahore, adjacent to the Walled City, the fort hosts a number of famous sites including: Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavilion, and Moti Masjid. The fort measures 1,400 feet long and 1,115 feet wide.
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Karachi,Asia
The ruins of Moenjodaro, the ancient civilization of Indus valley dating back to 3,500 BC, are on the verge of irreparable destruction after being badly damaged during the recent spell of rains. Located on the western bank of the Indus River, the Ruins at Moenjodaro are both the largest and...
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Lahore,Asia
The Lahore Fort is the most popular historical landmark of Pakistan. It is located in the heart of Lahore, the capital city of the province of Punjab, Pakistan.The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila.The fort was initially constructed in 1566 AD by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, on the ruins of a mud fort which existed as early as 1021 AD.
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Baltistan,Pakistan,Asia
The Hunza Valley is a mountainous valley in Gilgit in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The Hunza valley is situated to the north of the Hunza River, at an elevation of around 2,500 metres. The territory of Hunza is about 7,900 square kilometres.
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Karachi,Asia
The National Museum of Pakistan at Karachi, Pakistan. It was established in Frere Hall Building on April 17, 1950 replacing the defunct Victoria Museum. museums in Pakistan housing the artifacts from the old civilizations and the modern Pakistan movements relics.
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Baltistan,Asia
K2, located on the Pakistan-Chinese border, is the 2nd highest mountain in the world; Pakistan's highest mountain; and the world's 22nd most prominent mountain. Also known as known by the name of "Chogo Ri", which means "The Great Mountain", 8,611m, K2 is part of the Karakoram Range,...
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Karachi,Asia
Mohatta Palace, one of Karachi's most impressive monuments. Build by Shiv Rattan Mohatta in 1927, a successfull Marwari entrepreneur, who wanted a summer house by the seaside in Karachi which way then was viewed as a seaside resort. Mohatta had made his fortune as a ship chandler and trader.
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Lahore,Asia
The Badshahi Mosque at Lahore is the largest mosque in the world of its own kind. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations, which has a great deal of historical and religious importance. This mosque is also referred to as the "Emperor's Mosque" and was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the year 1673.
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