Asian Lawn Tennis Championships held in Lahore in 1958 in which players from the various countries participated which included Jamshed Akbar, Munir Pirzada, Khwaja Iftekhar, Mrs.Taqi Butt, Parveen Naseer Ahmed, Laila Sheikh, Kovaleski, 10th and 11th from right Ampon and Deyro from Phillipines, 8th from left…
During the Jalianwala Bagh incident at Amrtisar an uprising started from Lahore, Gujranawala and Kasur - A Martial Law was imposed in these cities - These photographs showing Sepoy flogging, the gallows at Kasur
The Lahore Resolution (later known as the Pakistan Resolution) moved by Bengal Chief Minister Fazlul Haq on March 23, 1940, the 27th annual session of Muslim League under the chairmanship of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was held at Lahore in Minto Park (Iqbal Park). It…
The show has been described as an eloquent expression of Pakistan's heritage and an authentic account of its agricultural and industrial achievement's. The fortress stadium, the venue of the show is thronged by active participants, foreign visitors and peoples who watch the festival with great…
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman [in photo] Announcing 6 Points at Lahore on February 5, 1966 which led to fall of Dhaka In 1970 elections Awami League had participated on the basis of these six points and secured majority in the National Assembly. But power was not…
Punjab Assembly Chamber was built in 1935. It was then situated on a relatively very open area. It was designed by Mr Bazel M. Salune, Superintending Architect, Architecture circle, Punjab. Its foundation stone was laid down by Sir Jogindar Singh, Minister for Agriculture, in November,…
Jackie Kennedy visit to Lahore in 1962. Including receptions at the Governor's House and the Shalimar Garden. Photos Collection at John F. Kennedy Online Library. US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's Visit to Lahore c. 1962
Iran maintained close relations with Pakistan during much of the Cold War. Iran was the first country to recognise Pakistan as an independent state, and the Shah of Iran was the first head of state to come on a state visit to Pakistan (in March 1950).
The Queen has travelled more than any other Sovereign in history. During her reign, her overseas visits have helped strengthen diplomatic bonds between the United Kingdom and other countries. Her Majesty currently undertakes one or two overseas visits each year, accompanied by The Duke of…
The Canal came to life on Saturday with 23 beautifully decorated floats; wire models of flowers, butterflies and women in traditional attire; and fairy lights along the stretch between The Mall and Jail Road. Some of the floats feature national land marks including the Ziarat…