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Unveiling the Romance of Mohatta Palace: A Tale of Love and Legacy

In 1927, Shiv Rattan Mohatta, a successful Marwari businessman, commissioned a palatial house in the affluent seaside district of Clifton. Mohatta made his fortune as a ship handler and merchant. The architect commissioned for his palace, Ahmed Hussein Agha, was one of the first Muslim architects in India and came from Jaipur to accept the assignment as […]

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Discovering Gorakh Hill Station: Escape to the Serenity in Sindh

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Planning a trip is a great escape from the daily routine. If you are tired of your plans and looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of city life for such kindness, Gorakh hill station is the perfect place. Gorakh Hill is the Highest and the Coldest point of Sindh Province in Pakistan.

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Hazrat Sachal Sarmast: The Mystic Poet of Sindh and His Spiritual Legacy

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Hazrat Sachal Sarmast was a famous Sindhi Sufi poet and saint who lived in the 18th century. He was born in 1739 in the village of Daraza, in the Khairpur district of Sindh, which is part of Pakistan. His real name was Abdul Wahab Qureshi, but he later became known as Sachal Sarmast, which means “truthful

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Kot Diji Fort: Sentinel of Sindh’s Ancient Legacy

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The ancient site of Kot Diji was the forerunner of the Indus Civilization. The occupation of this place is documented as early as 3300 BC. The remains consist of two parts; the citadel area on high ground (about 12 m [39 ft]) and the outer area. The Ministry of Archeology of Pakistan excavated at Kot Diji in 1955

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Mystical Chaukhandi Tombs: A Testament to Sindh’s Cultural Heritage

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Pakistan is home to several historical monuments. There are many historical monuments in our country that represent our past civilization. There are several historical remains of great times in our country. One of these monuments is the Chaukhandi Tombs in Sindh, which are 29 kilometers east of Karachi near the town of Landhi. Haunted Chaukandi Tombs History

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Keenjhar Lake: A Gateway to Relaxation and Adventure

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Keenjhar Lake commonly called Malik Lake is located in Thatta district of Sindh province, Pakistan. It is located about 36 kilometers (22 mi) from Thatta city. It is the largest freshwater lake in Pakistan and an important source of drinking water for Thatta district and the city of Karachi. Due to the construction of the

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Karoonjhar Mountain Range: The Majestic Jewel of Sindh

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The Karoonjhar mountain range is located in Tharparkar. This is a hill in the district near the site of Nagarparkar on the northern edge of the Rann of Kutch. It contains granite rocks and Chinese clay. The Karoonjhar mountain range is 19 km long and reaches a height of 305 m. The Karoonjhar mountains are rich in

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Lal Shahbaz Qalandar of Sehwan Sharif: Pakistan’s Sufi Saint and Patron of Harmony

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Hazrat Syed Usman Marwandi, popularly known as Lal Shahbaz Qalandar of Sehwan Sharif was a Sufi saint and poet from present-day Pakistan. Lal Shahbaz Qalandar of Sehwan Sharif was born in Marwand, Sistan to a family from Baghdad. He eventually settled in Sindh and helped many people convert to Islam and was revered by the

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Ramsar Convention 1971: Safeguarding Wetlands for Generations to Come

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The Ramsar Convention, also known as “The Convention on Wetlands,” is an international environmental treaty established in 1971 and ratified by a sufficient number of nations by 1975. This convention focuses on the conservation of wetlands and the sustainable use of their resources through national and international cooperation. Under the Ramsar Convention, wetland sites are

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Makli Graveyard Necropolis: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Past

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The Makli Graveyard in Sindh is one of the largest burial sites in the world, covering an area of 10 kilometers near the city of Thatta in Pakistan’s Sindh province. The site contains approximately 500,000 to 1 million tombs built over a period of 400 years. Makli Necropolis is home to numerous grand funerary structures that are associated with the

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