The University of Engineering and Technology (main) located in the northern part of Lahore on the historical "Grand Trunk Road (G.T. Road)", near the magnificent Shalimar Gardens built during the great Mughal Empire. The institution started its career in 1921 as the Mughalpura Technical College.
Tomb of Jani Khan or Khan-i-Khanan is situated south of the road to Shalimar Gardens and to the southwest of garden of Mahabat Khan in Baghbanpura. The tomb was likely constructed during the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammed Shah or his son Ahmed Shah. The…
The Mall in Lahore, Pakistan (also known as "Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam"), is one of Lahore's primary and most famous road. It was constructed under the British Raj and was nostalgically named after The Mall in London. The Mall holds significant historical and cultural value, as most of…
Another a little known jewel of the old Lahore of rajas and sahibs, and a fine example of Anglo-Mughal architecture: Chamba house was commissioned by the Maharaja of Chamba, and designed by Bhai Ram Singh. This architect has a considerable role in giving Lahore its…
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
Tomb of Nadira Begam, is located in close proximity to the tomb of Hazrat Mian Mir. In order to view this 17th century structure, you should travel southeast on Allama Iqbal Road. Almost midway between the canal and railway line is a turning off Allama…
Ustad Daman (real name Chiragh Deen) (September 1911 - December 3, 1984) was a Punjabi poet and mystic. A tailor by profession, he was the most celebrated Punjabi poet at the time of the Partition of British India in 1947. In 1930 he stitched a…
The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in 1673, is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world. Epitomising the beauty, passion and grandeur of the Mughal…
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…