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The dining room at Haveli Barood Khana, with walls adorned with paintings, textiles, and family heirlooms, including a historic carpet associated with the 1940 Lahore Resolution. (Photo by Faraz Saeed)

Haveli Barood Khana: The house that carries Lahore’s history

The haveli does not announce its age from the outside. Its history reveals itself gradually through its courtyards, old passages, and rooms.

August 28, 2026

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Pakistan launches premium airport concierge service ‘Khushaamdeed’

The service is designed to provide support from arrival at the airport through onward travel, with prebooking allowing passengers to arrange assistance in advance. Dedicated hosts will assist passengers, while Nomi Ansari-designed uniforms showcase Pakistani culture and hospitality.

August 25, 2026

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Four Pakistani women conquer Spantik peak

Four Pakistani women mountaineers summit 7,027-meter Spantik Peak without high-altitude porter support amid challenging weather conditions.

August 25, 2026

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Odero Lal: Where Hindus, Muslims share one roof in Pakistan’s Sindh

At Odero Lal, Hindus and Muslims share a sacred complex, reflecting Sindh’s enduring tradition of religious coexistence.

August 25, 2026

Rawat Fort, a historic fortress in Punjab, Pakistan, dating to the 16th century and associated with the Gakhar rulers. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Pakistan)

UNESCO adds 12 Pakistani sites to World Heritage tentative list

The 12 cultural sites added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List include historic forts, Buddhist sites, archaeological complexes and cultural landscapes.

August 24, 2026

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Pakistan at 79: ‘Qaum Ka Fakhar’ celebrates service, unity and progress

​Fauji Foundation’s Independence Day song moves from Pakistan’s iconic landmarks to education, livelihoods and the work of nation-building.

August 20, 2026

World Humanitarian Day: Pakistan pays tribute to workers

World Humanitarian Day: Pakistan pays tribute to workers

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to human dignity and pledge continued support for vulnerable communities.

August 19, 2026

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Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day with unity, pride and resolve

PM Sharif calls for unity and progress, while President Zardari urges each generation to uphold Pakistan’s freedom

August 15, 2026

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Karachi’s vintage cars turn Independence Day into moving celebration

Rare classics and modern cars take Karachi’s streets as enthusiasts celebrate Independence Day through the city’s annual Freedom Drive

August 15, 2026