Pharwala Fort – frustrating invaders since the 10th century Cut off from surrounding villages by steep mountains to the north-east and encircled by the waters of the Soan ... Published 08 Feb, 2015 06:49am
Arrival and departure: a day at the station For station masters, their body clock revolve around train timings. Updated 10 Apr, 2015 11:27am
Century-old Golra Railway station now a site for museum goers The Golra Sharif Railway Station is now known more for its heritage museum than for being a stop for travellers. Updated 10 Apr, 2015 11:26am
A cinema harkens to golden yesteryear Khursheed cinema in Rawalpindi predates Pakistan and even today uses screening technology as old as the cinema itself. Updated 10 Apr, 2015 11:23am
Footprints: A railway station steeped in history Today, the Golra Sharif Railway Station is known more for the Railway Heritage Museum it houses. Updated 23 Jan, 2015 07:50am
In Chittian Hattian, things will never be the same again What was once a bustling and closely knit pre-partition neighbourhood is now ruled by fear and gloom Published 12 Jan, 2015 06:48am
Rawalpindi attack: Among these narrow streets, things will never be the same again What was once a bustling and closely knit pre-partition neighbourhood is now ruled by fear and gloom. Updated 12 Jan, 2015 12:57pm
For the lost Parsis of Pindi, a final resting place Before partition, Rawalpindi was a religiously diverse city, home to Zorastrian minority who came here in 1870s. Updated 11 Jan, 2015 01:20pm
‘We are all dead, we all are here’ RAWALPINDI: “Baba, I am alright, you don’t need to worry. Everyone is safe,” a young man said into a mobile... Published 10 Jan, 2015 07:06am
Jamia Masjid - an expression of devotion in architecture Jamia Masjid is one of the few mosques in the Pothohar region which replicated traditional Mughal architecture. Updated 10 Apr, 2015 11:18am
Jamia Masjid - an expression of devotion in architecture One of the oldest mosques in Rawalpindi city, one Markazi Jamia Masjid at Jamia Masjid road is a true architectural... Updated 04 Jan, 2015 06:47am
Monument honours lives lost in battle 166 years ago Historians believe that 757 soldiers of Gough’s army were killed, 1,651 were wounded and 104 went missing. Updated 02 Jan, 2015 11:18pm
Rawalpindi’s dilapidated Shamshan Ghat This Shamshan Ghat is still the only place of cremation for the Hindu community living in the city and nearby areas Published 14 Dec, 2014 11:37am
Rawalpindi’s dilapidated Shamshan Ghat According to Hindu religious practice, a Shamshan Ghat (cremation ground) is built near rivers or fresh streams so... Published 14 Dec, 2014 06:38am
Dharmarajika Stupa — left to decay The historic Dharmarajika Stupa is located just 3km from Taxila Museum. It is not merely a stupa but a complex,... Published 30 Nov, 2014 07:28am
A city that stood through time The ancient metropolis of Sirkap is a part of the modern day Taxila city and is located near the University of... Published 23 Nov, 2014 07:43am
The not so-frequently-visited Nicholson’s monument Brigadier-General John Nicholson (1822-57) was considered as one of the finest officers of the Victorian era. Updated 16 Nov, 2014 10:14am
The forgotten Mankiala Stupa Mankiala Stupa dates back to the Gandhara period, and there are several tales associated with it. Updated 26 Oct, 2014 11:08am
Hindu citizens looking for Jinnah’s Pakistan Hindu citizens are demanding Jinnah’s Pakistan on the occasion of Diwali. Updated 26 Oct, 2014 09:26am
Sangni Fort — a reminder of the Mughal, Sikh period The region of Potohar remained under the control of different rulers from Ghakhars, Dogras to Mughals, Sikhs and the... Published 19 Oct, 2014 06:03am
