Know the ‘Stans: Pakistan
The suffix “stan” means “land” in Persian. And so in the same way that many countries end in ‘land (think … Continue reading Know the ‘Stans: Pakistan
Tag: Pakistan
Provinces of Pakistan
Last week I added a post about some of the provinces of Afghanistan. This week it is Pakistan’s turn. Each … Continue reading Provinces of Pakistan
Grand Trunk Road
“Look! Look again! and chumars, bankers and tinkers, barbers and bunnias, pilgrims – and potters – all the world going and coming. … Continue reading Grand Trunk Road
The Frontier Gandhi
I am going to give you such a weapon that the police and the army will not be able to … Continue reading The Frontier Gandhi
Where choi becomes chai: Tea and the Af/Pak Border
Among the many differences that a traveller would notice upon passing through the Bolan or Khyber Pass would be the … Continue reading Where choi becomes chai: Tea and the Af/Pak Border
Floods on the Indus
In the summer of 2010 I traveled with friends to the North of Pakistan to the beautiful Deosai Plateau, hoping … Continue reading Floods on the Indus
Islamic Architecture
I find Islamic Architecture to be beautiful and fascinating. Symmetry, arched doorways, intricate motifs and beautiful colours are some things … Continue reading Islamic Architecture
