Pakistan's Historic and Rich Architecture.

Omar1984 · Feb 7, 2009

Masjid in Kotli, Azad Kashmir

Jehangir Kothari Parade located in Clifton beach in Karachi

The Sialkot Clock Tower.
Sialkot, located in the province Punjab, Pakistan, is an ancient city dating back to some 5000 years. Its mention is made in history when it was invaded by Alexander the Great in 327 AD. Presently it is a thriving business city with specialties in sports and surgical instruments. The footballs (soccerballs) for the World Cup are also manufactured here.
The Sialkot Clock Tower, located in the cantonment, was build in the 19th century by the British and has recently been renovated.

Cunningham Clock Tower, Peshawar
Built in 1900 by the British, the name of the Cunningham Clock Tower refers to a British officer Sir George Cunnigham, who was governor of Peshawar during that time. The tower is commonly known as "Ghanta ghar" by the locals.

A house in Abbottabad

rubyjackass · Feb 7, 2009

^^^

I like all the above, except for the Greco Roman styled Hamdard univ. building . Such a building in South Asia seems....uncouth

Yup the same pillars, prism **** everywhere.
THat doesn't seem an innovative version either.
Just designed for the sake of it.

Omar1984 · Feb 7, 2009

MCB Tower in Karachi, currently the tallest building in Pakistan.

Bahawalpur Nur Mahal in Bahawalpur

Karachi Port Trust, Karachi

The Forum, a shopping mall in Karachi

Citi Towers, Karachi

Omar1984 · Feb 7, 2009

Masjid in Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim

Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim, the country’s largest park spreaded over 130 acres, inaugurated by former President Pervez Musharraf.

Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture, Karachi

The Zamzama Gun, also known as Kim’s Gun or Bhangianwala Toap is a large bore cannon. It was cast in 1757 in Lahore, at that time Lahore was part of the Durrani Empire. It is currently on display in front of the Lahore Museum in Lahore, Pakistan.

Sheikh Zaid Center for Islamic Studies, Lahore

Lalik Jan Crossing Monument, Lahore

The tomb of Hafeez Jullandhuri, a poet and composer of the National Anthem of Pakistan. The tomb is located in Lahore, Pakistan.

Omar1984 · Feb 7, 2009

Bhong Mosque is located in the village of Bhong, Sadiqabad in the district of Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan. The compound was designed and constructed over a period of nearly 50 years (1932-1982) and won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1986. A postal stamp with its picture was issued in May 12, 2004 in Pakistan.

The Food Street of Lahore was a project undertaken by the municipal authorities to bring the best in taste to a single location. Selecting the historically popular place for food, the authorities provided incentives and funds to renovate the whole street.
The facade of many buildings redone, painted and properly lighted, food street is a sight to behold. The buildings date from the pre-partition days and are definitely part of the architectural heritage

Masjid-i-Tuba, in Karachi.

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Mules Mansion, Karachi. Built in 1917.

Teen Talwar (three swords), Clifton, Karachi
The three swords represent: Unity, Faith, and Discipline

Omar1984 · Feb 7, 2009

Supreme Court of Pakistan in Karachi.
Karachi used to be the capital of Pakistan but the capital later changed to Islamabad.

Saudi-Pak Tower, Islamabad

Al Hamra Cultural Complex, Lahore

Jinnah Gardens, Faisalabad

The Basant Court at Faisalabad Serena Hotel

Aga Khan Higher Secondary School in Gilgit, Northern Areas

Tomb of the Sufi Saint Shah Rukn-e-Alam in Multan

Karachi Municipal Corporation office building

Omar1984 · Feb 7, 2009

An old image of Karachi from 1889

Downtown Karachi (the city is undergoing much construction today)

Replica of the famous Charminar at Bahadurabad roundabout in Karachi

Habib Bank Plaza, Karachi

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences main building, Karachi Campus

Jinnah International Airport, Karachi

Karachi

National Museum of Pakistan, Karachi

Omar1984 · Feb 7, 2009

Emaar Plaza, Islamabad

Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad

Citibank, Islamabad

Islamabad

Islamabad

A Church in Islamabad

Islamabad

Serena Hotel, Islamabad

Omar1984 · Feb 7, 2009

Taxila Museum, 35 km from Islamabad
Taxila was excavated by Sir John Marshall, who's personal residence is near the present day museum. Sir John was one of the most dedicated Colonial archaelogists.

Panorama at Jaulian - Ancient Buddhist Monastery, Taxila
Taxila is an important archaeological site in Pakistan. Taxila was an important Buddhist centre of learning from the 6th century BCE to the 5th century CE and Alexander the Great also set foot in this site. In 1980, Taxila was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site with multiple locations.