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We decided to try Fort Vista (near Haveli Restaurant) because everyone talks about the view.

We were having a great time—laughing, joking, taking pictures, and enjoying the evening.

Then the waiter placed the bill on the table.

Suddenly, complete silence. 😂 Not a single person smiled after that. Everyone just kept staring at the receipt.

We paid Rs. 15,247 (bill attached), but honestly, it didn't feel worth it.

The view is nice, I'll give them that. But the food quality and portions were nothing special. It felt like we were paying mostly for the location and rooftop experience.

If you're from an upper-income family, you probably won't think much about it. But if you're middle class and planning to go there for a family dinner, I'd suggest checking the menu and prices beforehand or considering other places.

Just sharing my experience so someone else doesn't get the same surprise. 😅

France returns Balochistan's smuggled archaeological artefacts to Pakistan

France seized artefacts under the 1970 UNESCO pact, which both France and Pakistan signed, to curb illicit trade.

A large number of smuggled archaeological artefacts of Balochistan which were seized by the French Customs in recent years and handed over to the Embassy of Pakistan, Paris have been sent to Pakistan, according to an official release.

These historically valuable artefacts were seized by the French Customs in pursuance of French obligations arising from UNESCO Convention of 1970 on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and transport of Ownership of Cultural property, to which both Pakistan and France are signatories.

A lot of effort and coordination from both sides led to the safe handing over and transfer of the artefacts. This also marks bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and France in the cultural domain.

For Pakistan, the return of these rare and valuable artefacts holds immense significance as these serve as a tangible link to ancient history.

source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2546696/smuggled-archaeological-artefacts-of-balochistan-seized-by-french-authorities-return-to-pakistan

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The story of river Ravi and the Badshahi Mosque! By IG: huztory

 

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Before pyramids. Before empires. Before the pages of history were even written… this land was already telling stories.

Pakistan is not just a 77-year-old state; it is a 2.2 million-year-old journey of human civilization, knowledge, spirituality, and culture.

From the ancient tools of the Soan Valley to the brilliance of Taxila, from the Indus Valley Civilization to the sacred sites of multiple faiths, this soil has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations.

A land where humanity learned, created, prayed, traded, and built.

History did not begin here yesterday.

It has been breathing here for thousands of years.

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Mohra Moradu Stupa and Monastery is located near Taxila in Punjab, Pakistan. It is a Buddhist archaeological site dating back to the 2nd century CE and is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of Taxila

The complex features the classical layout of an ancient Buddhist monastery. A main stupa surrounded by votive stupas and a monastery with meditation cells.
However, among the most important finds of the site is a fully preserved smaller drum stupa found within one of the monastery's cells. When the site was first excavated, this particular stupa was found in remarkable condition. It was restored and remains one of the most precious art treasures in Pakistan.

 

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Mohra Moradu Stupa and Monastery is located near Taxila in Punjab, Pakistan. It is a Buddhist archaeological site dating back to the 2nd century CE and is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of Taxila

The complex features the classical layout of an ancient Buddhist monastery. A main stupa surrounded by votive stupas and a monastery with meditation cells.
However, among the most important finds of the site is a fully preserved smaller drum stupa found within one of the monastery's cells. When the site was first excavated, this particular stupa was found in remarkable condition. It was restored and remains one of the most precious art treasures in Pakistan.

 

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Mohra Moradu Stupa and Monastery is located near Taxila in Punjab, Pakistan. It is a Buddhist archaeological site dating back to the 2nd century CE and is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of Taxila (IG: syed.noor.hussain)

The complex features the classical layout of an ancient Buddhist monastery. A main stupa surrounded by votive stupas and a monastery with meditation cells.
However, among the most important finds of the site is a fully preserved smaller drum stupa found within one of the monastery's cells. When the site was first excavated, this particular stupa was found in remarkable condition. It was restored and remains one of the most precious art treasures in Pakistan.

 

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His Excellency Mr. Zoltán Varga, Ambassador of Hungary to Pakistan, attended the Commemorative Plaque Unveiling Ceremony at the Sikh Gallery, Lahore Fort, marking the restoration of artworks by renowned Hungarian painter Ágoston Schöfft (1809–1888).

The ceremony was jointly organized by the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA), the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad, and the Bank of Punjab, reflecting a shared commitment to cultural heritage preservation and the strengthening of cultural diplomacy between Pakistan and Hungary.

On this occasion, Mr. Najmussaqib, Director General WCLA, presented souvenir publications including “Lahore Fort” and “The Walled City of Lahore Profile” to His Excellency Mr. Zoltán Varga as a token of appreciation. In return, the Ambassador presented the book titled “Hungary” to the Director General WCLA, symbolizing cultural exchange and mutual goodwill.

The restored artworks and commemorative plaque pay tribute to Ágoston Schöfft’s artistic legacy and highlight the importance of international collaboration in heritage conservation, research, and cultural exchange.

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His Excellency Mr. Zoltán Varga, Ambassador of Hungary to Pakistan, attended the Commemorative Plaque Unveiling Ceremony at the Sikh Gallery, Lahore Fort, marking the restoration of artworks by renowned Hungarian painter Ágoston Schöfft (1809–1888).

The ceremony was jointly organized by the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA), the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad, and the Bank of Punjab, reflecting a shared commitment to cultural heritage preservation and the strengthening of cultural diplomacy between Pakistan and Hungary.

On this occasion, Mr. Najmussaqib, Director General WCLA, presented souvenir publications including “Lahore Fort” and “The Walled City of Lahore Profile” to His Excellency Mr. Zoltán Varga as a token of appreciation. In return, the Ambassador presented the book titled “Hungary” to the Director General WCLA, symbolizing cultural exchange and mutual goodwill.

The restored artworks and commemorative plaque pay tribute to Ágoston Schöfft’s artistic legacy and highlight the importance of international collaboration in heritage conservation, research, and cultural exchange.

Available at https://www.instagram.com/p/DZubXk9ALYZ/?img_index=9&igsh=MXRzOG1tMG9yN2dxeg%3D%3D

His Excellency Mr. Zoltán Varga, Ambassador of Hungary to Pakistan, attended the Commemorative Plaque Unveiling Ceremony at the Sikh Gallery, Lahore Fort, marking the restoration of artworks by renowned Hungarian painter Ágoston Schöfft (1809–1888).

The ceremony was jointly organized by the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA), the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad, and the Bank of Punjab, reflecting a shared commitment to cultural heritage preservation and the strengthening of cultural diplomacy between Pakistan and Hungary.

On this occasion, Mr. Najmussaqib, Director General WCLA, presented souvenir publications including “Lahore Fort” and “The Walled City of Lahore Profile” to His Excellency Mr. Zoltán Varga as a token of appreciation. In return, the Ambassador presented the book titled “Hungary” to the Director General WCLA, symbolizing cultural exchange and mutual goodwill.

The restored artworks and commemorative plaque pay tribute to Ágoston Schöfft’s artistic legacy and highlight the importance of international collaboration in heritage conservation, research, and cultural exchange.

Available at https://www.instagram.com/p/DZubXk9ALYZ/?img_index=9&igsh=MXRzOG1tMG9yN2dxeg%3D%3D