Saturday, September 5, 2015

15 Images Of The Hidden Jewel of Kalam: Mahodand Lake

If you have ever been to Kalam, Pakistan, you know what we are talking about. 40 Km North of Kalam, is the picturesque Mahodand lake also known as the Lake of Fishes. Nestled between the mountains with a treacherous route, full of landslides, gravel and dirt roads. This lake is worth the trip north.
Here’s a view of the hidden jewel of Kalam:

1. The road to Mahodand Lake – Ushu River flowing alongside the road

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 2. The beauty of Ushu River which originates from Mahodand Lake, amazing to view

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3. Entering paradise – Arriving at Lake Mahodand

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4. Glide along the cool glacier waters in traditional canoes

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5. The magnificent waterfall that sheds its water into the Lake

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6. The valley where the glorious Lake Mahodand is located

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7. With horses grazing on the lush green grass…this is truly a part of heaven

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8. Crystal clear waters from the glaciers

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9. Serene streams between little islands in the lake

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10. View of the lake and the valley

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11. View from above of the beautiful lake

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12. Serene beauty of Mahodand jheel

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13. Camp in the heart of beauty

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14. Inlet on Mahodand Lake

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15. Mahodand Lake the hidden gem of Kalam

Mahodand lake the hidden gem
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Wouldn’t you want to enjoy a beautiful trip to Mahodand and drink in the beauty of this hidden gem?

10 Amazing Inspirational Pakistani Women

A land that made history upon creation is also home to some of the most inspiring and driven women. Women who faced adversity head on and conquered. Such women that took one look at old stereotypes and said ‘so what’ and did what their heart desired.
In no particular order, here are just a handful of those amazing Pakistani women that are an inspiration for all.

1. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is the first non-American that has won the Livingston Award for Young Journalists. She has won an Emmy and an Academy Award and also happens to be the first Oscar winner of Pakistan. She reached for the stars and got them. Truly a woman who is driven to succeed and inspires all to the same.

2. Maria Umar.

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Womens Digital League
A woman who overcame the restrictions and stereotypes of women from KPK. Maria has not only changed her own life but the life of hundreds of women by enabling them to work online, she is the brains behind the venture ‘The Women’s Digital League‘.

3. Mashall Chaudhri

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Acumen
Through hard work and relentless effort, Mashal has given the low-income families of Pakistan a chance for a better future. Her goal is to provide education to these families in computer studies. She is the founder of Operations of Reading Room Project. By providing education in computers, she hopes to help raise them up from the slums they are in. By providing skills that will help them find jobs to better their lives.

4. Shaheena Waqar

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Tribune
Shaheena along with two of her friends are the brains behind the organization known asWomen Aid Trust. They provide vocational training to women in prison, such as sewing and computer classes. The goal is to motivate these women to change their life when they leave prison, by rebuilding their life by working hard rather than returning to a life of petty crime.

5. Farahnaz Zahidi

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Journalism Pakistan
Farahnaz Zahidid is considered one of 15 of the most powerful female journalists. She has made it her goal to highlight issues regarding women, to make a better tomorrow for all the women.

6. Salma Habib

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Truly a humbling young lady.  Salma works with children from Karachi slums, using art as a way to have children express themselves. Her goal is to work with them and providing them with resources that will enable them to grow and find develop their skills.

7. Jehan Ara

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Digital Youth Summit
An inspirational speaker and entrepreneur, brains behind PASHA (Pakistan Software Houses Associations). A company that provides the best software worldwide.

8. Sabeen Mahmood

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SCMP
Sabeen requires very little to be said about her, she was the owner of T2F (The Second Floor Cafe). She created a haven for people to voice their opinions, encouraging discussions. Sabeen was also the founder of ‘Peace Niche’ a non-profit organization that encouraged peaceful methods of solutions for resolving political conflicts. A woman that will always be remembered and missed dearly.

9. Ayesha Farooq

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The London Post
Not a woman to be messed with, Ayesha is Pakistan’s first female fighter pilot. She an inspiration to all the young girls out there who wish to stand up for Pakistan. She took age-old stereotypes and threw them all out of the window. Kudos Ayesha for achieving such success.

10. Muniba Mazari

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Pakusalumni Network
Muniba never let her disability weigh her down. An outstanding artist that has shown grace and poise in front of adversity.
There are many more inspirational women that can be found in Pakistan. Women who are courageous and brave and face adversity head on. Kudos to all those amazing women.

17 Astonishing Places You Wouldn’t Believe Are In Pakistan

Pakistan, home to a population of almost 200 million people, rich in culture and exotic places for tourism has faded under the dark clouds of terrorism and other mind-numbing concerns. However, let’s for once not highlight our slip-ups and focus on the brighter side of things. These exotic destinations will make you want to pack your bags and leave immediately.

1. A location amidst the Seven Kingdoms from Game of Thrones?

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This is Kalash Valley, Chitral. Where the Nuristani people of Kalash speak ‘kalashamondr’. Breathtaking!

2. A hospitable café by the river in Switzerland?

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Twitter
Not at all! This is Kalam Valley, Swat. A tourist hot-spot, labeled as ‘mini-Europe’ by many.

3. Volcanoes fascinate everyone. Is this on Dante’s peak?

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Not exactly, these Mud volcanoes can be found in different regions of Balochistan. This particular one rests in Hingol, Balochistan.

4. The magical waters from the Chronicles of Narnia?

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Can’t be. This is the exotic Ghizer River in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Wrapped around lush, green and pleasant landscapes, Ghizer is a diamond in the dirt.

5. Definitely something taken out of a Hollywood movie?

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Not to be. These are the Rakaposhi-Haramosh Mountains, Karakoram. Amongst the largest in the world, these mountains are a trekker’s fantasy.

6. Did you just open your window in a Khatmandu resort?

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A window does open, but from the Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Balistan. The Burushaski speaking locals live a happy, peaceful life amidst cold weathers.

7. A temple for the faithful situated near the holy river Ganges?

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The Katas Raj Temple in Chakwal, Punjab. Remains of the Buddhist Stupa, the Katas site houses the Satgraha, a group of seven ancient temples.

8. Foreigners sidelining along the blue lines of Goa?

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The Arabian Sea says no! Cape Monze or locally known as Ras Muari, the Cape Mount Beach floats near the Gadani Beach, Karachi.

9. Stone-walls in the Grand Canyon or Mount Rushmore?

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The muscled formation of Hingol National Park in Hingol, Balochistan. Home to exotic wildlife, the Hingol National Park can serve as a stupendous tourist spot.

10. An artist’s imagination as he draws a landscape in Iceland?

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A view of the frozen sunset captured in Shandur Lake, Gilgit-Baltistan. Where the locals like to play Polo and live ordinary lives, Shandur serves as a tourist’s delight.

11. Wooden cottages on a lush top in Ireland?

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This astounding, lush green tourist spot is Arang Kel, Azad Kashmir. Located on an altitude of 8,379 feet, this striking sight is a 2km trek from Kel.

12. The dukes and duchesses of Scotland must’ve walked on these fields?

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Overcast weather in Dharam Sar Lake, Kaghan Valley. Resting in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, this attraction was largely rebuilt after 2005’s earthquake.

13. A heaven to the foreigners. Must be Brazil or Chile?

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The double-bed waterfall rests in Sajikot, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Stagnant in the Hazara region, Sajikot would put any South American country to shame.

14. An insight on the dazzling caves of South Africa?

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This tourism deprived sight is known as Moola Chotok in Khuzdar, Balochistan. Amidst tense hold of nationalists in the Jhalawan belt, Chotok seems like a lost cause.

15. Where are the tourists? This must lead to the Niagara Falls?

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Fortunately, no! This peach of a view is from the Neelam Valley, Kashmir. One of the better tourist ranges in Pakistan, this valley is a 200km long bow-shaped, deeply forested region.

16. Book-cover material. Has to lie in the outskirts of Belgium?

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Twitter
Wrong again! This shot from heaven was captured at the Attabad Lake, Hunza Valley. Created by a landslide in 2010, the locals like prefer referring to it as the Gojal Lake.

17. The astounding waterfalls from Leura Cascades, Australia?

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20 Rarely Seen, Old Pictures Of Pakistani Politicians

Do you know what our politicians looked like a few decades ago? No? These pictures say it all.

1. An old picture of Imran Khan giving autograph to Reham Khan, decades ago

1. An old picture of Imran Khan giving autograph to Reham Khan, decades ago
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2. A rare photo of Nawaz Sharif with Maryam Nawaz

2. A rare photo of Nawaz Sharif with Maryam Nawaz
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3. Altaf Hussain travelling in a Karachi University Point

3. Altaf Hussain travelling in a Karachi University Point
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4. A childhood photo of Altaf Hussain

4. A childhood photo of Altaf Hussain
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5. ZA Bhutto with young Benazir

5. ZA Bhutto with young Benazir
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6. A 1970s photo of Imran Khan

6. A 1970s photo of Imran Khan
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7. MQM leader holding a large rally in Karachi in 1987

7. MQM leader holding a large rally in Karachi in 1987
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8. Young and pretty Benazir Bhutto

8. Young and pretty Benazir Bhutto
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9. Pervaiz Musharraf with his wife

9. Pervaiz Musharraf with his wife
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10. An old photo of Benazir Bhutto

10. An old photo of Benazir Bhutto
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11. Hard to guess but this is Yousuf Raza Gillani

11. Hard to guess but this is Yousuf Raza Gillani
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12. Rare photo of Altaf Hussain at his marriage

12. Rare photo of Altaf at his marriage
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13. Future President Barack Obama with a Pakistani Friend in Pakistan in the 80s

13. Future President Barack Obama with a Pakistani Friend in Pakistan in the 80s
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14. Murtaza Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto and Sanam Bhutto

14. Murtaza Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto and Sanam Bhutto
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15. Childhood photo of Imran Khan with his mother and sisters

15. Childhood photo of Imran Khan with his mother and sisters
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16. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto with Nawab Akbar Bugti

16. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto with Nawab Akbar Bugti
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17. General Zia ul Haq giving briefing to Bhutto in Murree in late 1960s

17. General Zia ul Haq giving briefing to Bhutto in Murree in late 1960s
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18. Imran Khan in Sharjah ion 80s after winning first major trophy

18. Imran Khan in Sharjah ion 80s after winning first major trophy
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19. Nawaz Sharif posing with a car in 1960s

19. Nawaz Sharif posing with a car in 1960s
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20. Wedding picture of Benazir and Asif Ali Zardari

20. Wedding of Benazir and Asif Ali Zardari

Thursday, September 3, 2015

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