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Pakistan's only cricket museum — Guarding the wicket for the Gentleman's Game

The timeline of the museum extends from cricket in colonial India to the game’s dominance in Pakistani consciousness. Updated 11 Jun, 2016 01:54pm

Umar Hayat Mahal: Chiniot’s dying ‘wonder’

Official interest in the monument did not last long. Today, the architectural masterpiece once again lies in ruins. Updated 03 Dec, 2015 01:47pm

Revolution to ruins: The tragic fall of Bradlaugh Hall

A 19th century construction in Lahore, the historic building where Bhagat Singh once studied is now in an abysmal state. Published 26 Sep, 2015 05:26pm

Etched on walls: The unknown glory of an old Punjab town

Founded in first century BCE by Raja Salvahan, the Rajput ruler of Sialkot, Eminabad was once a fairly prosperous town. Updated 26 Aug, 2015 06:55pm

The lost art of Eid greeting cards

Those of us who have lived the joy of handpicking Eid cards cannot find its substitute in the click of buttons. Updated 04 Jun, 2019 04:31pm

Ramkot Fort: The crumbling giant of Azad Kashmir

Where the rivers Jhelum and Poonch meet, Ramkot Fort stands on the summit of a vertical cliff overlooking Mangla Lake. Updated 03 Jul, 2015 05:15pm

Who lies beneath Kotli Maqbra?

The origin of the graves in Kotli Maqbra have been largely disputed by historians and archaeologists time and again. Published 28 May, 2015 06:52pm

Meet the gypsies of Lahore

On the way to Lahore from the historic Grand Trunk road, one is greeted with an extended strip of makeshift tents... Updated 10 Apr, 2015 11:56am

The crumbling glory of Sheikhupura Fort

The once great monument is now littered with graffiti and left vandalised by ignorant trespassers. Updated 07 May, 2015 02:44pm