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25th December, 2012
A transforming reminder of Ceausescu
While the Palace of the Parliament remains one of the most controversial projects of Ceausescu's rule, it is one that has gradually found a place in the nation's psyche.
While the Palace of the Parliament remains one of the most controversial projects of Ceausescu's rule, it is one that has gradually found a place in the nation's psyche.
4th May, 2012
Asia’s architectural treasures ‘vanishing’
"The Global Heritage Fund named 10 sites as the most in danger of “irreparable loss and destruction.”
"The Global Heritage Fund named 10 sites as the most in danger of “irreparable loss and destruction.”
15th March, 2012
The house that Jack built – part II
To read Part I of this article, click here. Plan of attack
The average person can’t exactly afford to build a house with…
To read Part I of this article, click here. Plan of attack
The average person can’t exactly afford to build a house with…
14th March, 2012
The house that Jack built
Like millions before me, I too had dreams of making my own house; I had visions of myself in a pristine white marble bathroom,…
Like millions before me, I too had dreams of making my own house; I had visions of myself in a pristine white marble bathroom,…
1st February, 2012
A road trip to Thatta
Thatta is a quaint old town just 98 km east of Karachi, making it a good destination for a weekend retreat. It boasts of historical…
Thatta is a quaint old town just 98 km east of Karachi, making it a good destination for a weekend retreat. It boasts of historical…
29th September, 2011
Market in Motion
A quick look at one of the oldest standing structures in Karachi — the Empress Market.
Once, it bragged of being the biggest market in…
A quick look at one of the oldest standing structures in Karachi — the Empress Market.
Once, it bragged of being the biggest market in…
24th August, 2011
Granada, Alhamra and a love affair
I must have been less than ten years old when I first heard of Alhamra and Granada. PTV’s drama serial Shaheen, which was based…
I must have been less than ten years old when I first heard of Alhamra and Granada. PTV’s drama serial Shaheen, which was based…
24th August, 2011
Memories of Alhamra
In popular Spanish memory, Granada came to hold a rather romanticised vision. The Spanish saying goes: “Quien no ha visto Granada, no ha visto nada,”…
In popular Spanish memory, Granada came to hold a rather romanticised vision. The Spanish saying goes: “Quien no ha visto Granada, no ha visto nada,”…
10th August, 2011
A heritage site turned into virtual landfill
LAHORE: Situated along Queen’s (now Fatima Jinnah) and Waris roads, a 17th century heritage site has now been virtually turned into a solid waste dump,…
LAHORE: Situated along Queen’s (now Fatima Jinnah) and Waris roads, a 17th century heritage site has now been virtually turned into a solid waste dump,…
5th August, 2011
Taj Building of Nowshera losing its splendour
NOWSHERA, Aug 4: Residents here have appealed to the coalition government of Awami National Party and Pakistan People’s Party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to chalk out…
NOWSHERA, Aug 4: Residents here have appealed to the coalition government of Awami National Party and Pakistan People’s Party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to chalk out…
9th June, 2011
Makli’s aura revisited
One of the largest necropolises in the world, Makli Hill is supposed to be the burial place of some 125,000 Sufi saints. It is located…
One of the largest necropolises in the world, Makli Hill is supposed to be the burial place of some 125,000 Sufi saints. It is located…
7th June, 2011
Sher Singh Baradari to be conserved
LAHORE: Sher Singh Baradari, a 19th century important monument of the Sikh period, will be restored and conserved by the Punjab Archeology Department, officials…
LAHORE: Sher Singh Baradari, a 19th century important monument of the Sikh period, will be restored and conserved by the Punjab Archeology Department, officials…
7th May, 2011
Call to ‘preserve Osama compound for sake of history’
PESHAWAR: The reported plan of government to demolish the now famous compound in Abbottabad, where Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was eliminated in a…
PESHAWAR: The reported plan of government to demolish the now famous compound in Abbottabad, where Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was eliminated in a…
6th May, 2011
‘First’ tower now Paris’ tallest office block
PARIS: Paris unveiled the latest giant to grace its famous skyline Thursday, with the formal inauguration of France’s tallest skyscraper, known as the “First Tower”.…
PARIS: Paris unveiled the latest giant to grace its famous skyline Thursday, with the formal inauguration of France’s tallest skyscraper, known as the “First Tower”.…
