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Dispatches from the road, culture, heritage, and the slow craft of travelling Pakistan gently.
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A Dark Sky Over Naltar
Above the tree line, the Milky Way still casts a shadow. A night spent under one of the last truly dark skies in the northern valleys.
Imran Yusuf · 6 min read
Heritage
Travelogue: National Archives of Pakistan
Every day, while looking out of my office window in Kohsar Block, I kept asking my staff, “What is this mushroom-head-shaped building?”
7 min read
Heritage
Travelogue: Bagh Nilab — Finding My Roots in Kala Chitta
Since my retirement, I have taken up several personal projects, one of which is tracing the family tree of the Khattars of Wah, to which I belong.
14 min read
Guides
8 of the Best Places to Go in Pakistan
From the Karakoram to the Makran coast, where to begin a first trip.
9 min read
Guides
Air Safari Balochistan - Quetta to Taftan
It seems our mind is stuck with Gilgit Baltistan when we listen to the word Air Safari! Yes we are blessed. But havin...
6 min read
Guides
Travelogue: Gwadar
Whenever I mention that I am travelling to Balochistan, the most common response I receive is: “Be safe.” Such is the...
11 min read
Heritage
Fading Art of sculpture making in Taxila
On a beautiful spring morning, I requested Gandhara Resource Centre a local organization working for preservation & p...
4 min read
Eco & nature
Naran
A bright sunny day in Islamabad, we set off for Naran for the opening of GreenPak Riverfront Resort. Commonly known a...
7 min read
Heritage
Memory Lane - Cecil Murree
I happened to walk into Cecil Murree for a cup of coffee after many years, and it instantly brought back vivid memori...
6 min read
Heritage
Bridging Time: My Journey to Khushal Garh & Karak
I happened to travel to District Karak lately, which revived many old memories.
3 min read
Heritage
Uch Sharīf
When I got up early morning, I knew it would be a long day, so pushed out early after Fajr prayers. As I moved out of...
4 min read
Heritage
Travelogue: Sadiq Garh Palace and Fort Derawar
Started the day with a military function, it’s amazing when veterans are called, they travel far away at their own ex...
3 min read
Eco & nature
Lipa Valley
Lately PM has emphasised on tourism in AJK and GB. I have fond memories of Kashmir so took to the road to see some do...
3 min read