History

During British rule Nathia Gali, then part of Abbottabad tehsil of Hazara District, served as the summer head-quarters of the Chief Commissioner. The town along with Dunga Gali constituted a notified area under the Punjab Municipalities Act, 1891. The income in 1903-4 was Rs. 3,000, chiefly derived from a house tax, whilst expenditure was Rs. 1,900

Nathia Gali is a mountain resort town or hill station in Hazara. North-West Frontier Province Pakistan. It is a part of the Galiaath which are termed such due to several hill-stations in that area ending with the word "gali", most of which are connected to one other. Nathiagali is known for its scenic beauty, hiking tracks and pleasant weather, which is much cooler than the rest of the Galiaath due to it being at a greater altitude. It is situated one hour's drive away from both Murree and Abbottabad it lies midway between the two. Drive time from Islamabad is usually about two hours, unless there is a lot of traffic. .

Its a beautifull place . . . . .

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Mazar-e-Quaid: Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Mazar-e-Quaid or the National Mausoleum refers to the tomb of the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It is an iconic symbol of Karachi throughout the world. The mausoleum completed in the 1960s, is situated at the heart of the city. Quaid-e-Azam`s Mausoleum is a prominent and impressive landmark of Karachi.

Designed by Architect Yahya Merchant, this white marble Mausoleum with its curved arches and copper grills was completed in 1970. Its cool interior reflects the green of a four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the peoples Republic of China.
There is a large park surrounding the mausoleum. It is a must place to be visited. There are
Graves of 5 prominent leaders of that period are also located near the mausoleum, namely:
The “Quaid-e-Millat”. Liaqat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan,
Her wife and great woman leader Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan,
Quaid`s sister Miss Fatima Jinnah,
Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar &
Mr. Noorul Ameen

LAKE SAIFUL MULUK

Lake Saiful Muluk located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley near Naran. It is in the north east of Mansehra District in the North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan.

The lake is accessible by a 14 km road from Naran (which is accessible by a road from Mansehravia Balakot and Kaghan) during the summer months. On foot, the trek from Naran to the lake takes about 4-6 hours. The water is clear with a slight green tone. The clarity of the water comes from the multiple glaciers all around the high basin which feed the lake.

A fairy tale called Saiful Muluk written by the famous sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, is associated with the lake. It is the story of prince of Persia who fell in love with a fairy princess at the lake. The impact of the lake beauty is of such extent that people believe that fairies come down to lake in full moon.

A poet and writer from Balakot, Ahmad Hussain Mujahid, has written the story of Saif ul Malook. The first edition of the book Saif ul Malook was published in 1999.

During winter the lake & the surrounding mountains is covered with heavy snow. The best time to visit this lake is July & August when the lake is filled with crystal clear water & the roads are open.

HISTORY OF BADSHAHI MASJID

The masjid was built under the patronage of the sixth Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb Alamgir. It was completed in 1673 under the supervision of Aurangzeb's promote brother Muzaffar Hussain (also known as Fidaie Khan Koka) who was appointed governor of Lahore in May 1671 and held this post until 1675. He was also Master of Ordnance to the emperor.

The construction of the masjid took about two years, from May 1671 to April 1673. The masjid was built opposite the Lahore Fort, illustrating its stature in the Mughal Empire. In conjunction with the building of the masjid, a new gate was built at the fort, named Alamgiri Gate after the Emperor.

From 1852 onwards, gradually repairs were carried out under the supervision of the Badshahi Masjid Authority. Extensive repairs were carried out from 1939 to 1960 at a cost of about 4.8 million rupees, which brought the masjid to its original shape and condition. The blueprint for the repairs was prepared by the late architect Nawab Zen Yar Jang Bahadur.

In 2000, the repair work of marble inlay in the main vault was repaired under the supervision of Saleem Anjum Qureshi. On the occasion of the second Islamic Summit held at Lahore on February 22, 1974, thirty-nine heads of Muslim states offered their Friday prayers in the Badshahi Masjid, led by Maulana Abdul Qadir Azad, the 'Khatib' of the masjid.

Recently a small museum has also been added to the masjid complex, which contains relics of Muhammad, his cousin, and his daughter, Hazrat Fatima Zahra.

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History

King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia both suggested (in 1966) and largely funded the Faisal Mosque, which is named in his honor.

Ever since its conception, the mosque has been regarded as the national mosque of Pakistan, and as such it symbolizes the hopes and aspirations of the new nation.

The architect was Vedat Dalokay of Turkey, whose design was chosen in 1969 after an international competition. Constructed was completed in 1986.

Its a very beautiful mosque.

Pakistan Monument

The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, is our national monument showing the nation's four provinces and three territories. This monument was built after the competition among the renowned architects of Pakistan, Arif Masood’s creative plan was selected for the final design. The blooming flower shape of the monument symbolizes Pakistan's progress as a rapidly developing country. The four main petals of the monument represent the four provinces (Balochistan, North West Frontier Province, Punjab, and Sindh), where as the three smaller petals represent the three territories (Northern Areas, Azad Kashmir and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas). The Monument has been designed to replicate the culture and civilization of the Pakistan and portray the story of the Pakistan Movement, dedicated to those who sacrificed themselves for future generations of Pakistan.

From air the monument looks like a star (center) and a crescent moon (formed by walls forming the petals), these represent the star and crescent on Pakistan's flag. The plan to build a national monument in the capital city of Pakistan was carried out by the Ministry of Culture. In this respect, Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners organized a national competition around the theme of signifying strength, unity and dedication of the people of Pakistan into an icon representing an independent and free nation.