Very Graceful
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Shisper Peak (24970 ft./7611 m)
hisper Peak (24970 ft./7611 m) Batura Muztagh, Karakoram, Pakistan .... November 2008
Fork-Tailed Drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis)
An all black bird with a fairly long, deeply forked tail and a reddish eye. Size 23-26cm
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
A Hadith
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "When the imam is giving the khutbah on Friday, and you tell your companion 'Listen,' you have made an impertinent remark." [Sahih Bukhari]
A Forwarded SMS :
A Forwarded SMS :
A thermometer is NOT the only thing that gets a "DEGREE" without having exam!
(A Tribute to Politicians)
A thermometer is NOT the only thing that gets a "DEGREE" without having exam!
(A Tribute to Politicians)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Shogran, Pakistan.
My Beautiful P A K I S T A N.
Shogran is a village situated on a green plateau in the Naran Valley, northern Pakistan at a height of 2,362 meters above sea level. The village was affected by the earthquake of 2005 when some building were damaged. It is only 10 km from Kiwai village and 4 km from Balakot. The road from Islamabad to Kiwai is metalled and measures 212 km. From Shogran, you can ride a jeep or horse or hike to several picturesque places like Siri, Paye and Makra Peak. Hotels and motels are easily available at affordable costs. The local people are friendly and helpful.
Uploaded by Amir Mukhtar Mughal on 13 Feb 10, 3.16AM PKT.
Green & Peace, Kashmir, Pakistan
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Urdu: آزاد جموں و کشمیر; AJK) or Azad Kashmir for short (literally, "Free Kashmir"), is the southernmost political entity within the Pakistani-controlled part of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It borders the present-day Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir to the east (separated from it by the Line of Control), the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan to the west, the Federally Administered Northern Areas (FANA) to the north, and the Punjab Province of Pakistan to the south. With its capital at Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir covers an area of 13,297 square kilometres (5,134 sq mi) and has an estimated population of about four million.
In 1972, the then-current border between Pakistani and Indian, which held areas of Kashmir, was designated as the "Line of Control". The Line of Control has remained unchanged since the 1972 Simla Agreement, which bound the two countries "to settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral negotiations." Some political experts claim that, in view of that pact, the only solution to the issue is mutual negotiation between the two countries without involving a third party, such as the United Nations.
A devastating earthquake hit Azad Kashmir called the Kashmir earthquake in 2005.
Uploaded by Amir Mukhtar Mughal on 26 Mar 10, 2.16AM PKT.
Pakistan - Cloudy Lowari Top
Lowari Pass (or Lowari Top) (el. 10,230 ft.) is a high mountain pass that connects Chitral with Dir in the North West Frontier Province, Pakistan. Lowari Top is a relatively low pass, by far the lowest pass to enter Chitral, the rest all being 12,000 to 15,000 feet.
Lowari Top is closed by snow from late November to late May every year. During this time, jeeps cannot cross so men must travel by foot. This is dangerous, as there are high mountains on each side of Lowari Top, and a deadly avalanche can come at any moment without warning.
Every winter a few persons are killed by avalanches while crossing Lowari Top. Their bodies are buried under the snow and it is only when the summer comes and the snow melts that their bodies are found and their fate learned.
Nevertheless, Lowari Top remains popular because it is the shortest route from Chitral to Peshawar. The other way would be down the Kunar River to Jalalabad through hostile Afghan Territory or the much longer route across Shandur Top to Gilgit.
Lowari Top crosses the Hindu Raj Mountains, a spur of the higher Hindu Kush. On the Chitral side of Lowari Top are the people of Ashret, who speak the Phalura language and were assigned by the Mehtar of Chitral to be the guardians of Lowari Top.
On the Dir side reside Gujjars, some of whom make their living as porters carrying loads across Lowari Top.
In 1954, the Mehtar of Chitral was killed when his airplane crashed into Lowari Top. Even today, PIA pilots often turn back because of winds and fear of crossing Lowari Top.
The word "Top" is believed not to be the English word "top" but a word from an ancient language no longer spoken there.
The Lowari Top is one of the four major mountain passes to enter Chitral. The others are the Dorah Pass from Badakshan in Afghanistan, Shandur Top from Gilgit, and Broghol from the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan.
The Lowari Tunnel is currently being constructed beneath Lowari Pass by a Korean company. Completion is expected in October 2008.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowari_Pass
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Pakistan - The Pursuit of Happiness
Ayun is a small peaceful village ten miles down from Chitral Proper, Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is the gateway to the Kalash Valleys of Bumboret and Rumbur.
Pakistan - Ayun
yun is a small peaceful village ten miles down from Chitral Proper, Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is the gateway to the Kalash Valleys of Bumboret and Rumbur.
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