Pakistan Pictures - pakistani culture pics
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PART I
Having sorted through hundreds of pictures, (most of them taken myself, others on line) I have finally attempted to capture the 'essence' of Pakistan after my recent trip there.....one I shall never forget....
Yes, I went there looking for the effects of war, but found instead a vibrant culture fighting for survival! Refusing to bow down to any invasion...or give in to it...
This hub is not a political statement...nor a commercial one...(I'm no professional photographer either!). I have for this reason, deliberately left out the 'modern' side of pakistan in part 1, as I wanted it to be a simple tribute to the common man on the street....the work he does.... interspersed with little details you won't find in any tourist guide book....
I'm starting with these elderly people I found sitting by their shops.....
All have the same quality of grace and humility that I found so inspiring. Despite their faded clothes, they held themselves high with dignity. Truly humbling....
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SHOPS AND VENDORS
These shops are a wonder to behold! Most have wicker baskets displayed in the open, with fresh carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and other exotic vegetables meticulously piled in rows, as are ripe bananas, sweet smelling mangoes, oranges and guavas.
Water is sprayed regularly to keep them looking fresh throughout the hot day! Fresh juice is one of the delights of this region.... and I've yet to taste a more refreshing drink!
FLOWER MAKING & DECORATIONS
Flower shops are another fascinating sight... and I wish I could capture the true beauty and scent of eastern flowers. Roses, marigold and chameli (jasmine) petals are traditionally used for making garlands and bracelets often worn by women. These flower makers spend hours threading each petal together...a real skill, in my eyes.
Wedding ceremonies are elaborate and so are the decorations for them. Flowers aswell as tinsel baskets and paper streamers are used for decoration. Elaborate trays are used to carry gifts and decorate at ceremonies....
BAZAARS
And now to my favorite part: the bazaars of lahore! One is almost overwhelmed by the profusion of brilliant colors, smells and sounds. Little tiny streets overflowing with people, shop keepers frantically vying for attention, bargains being made, it's one warm colorful experience! These pictures are right from the heart of one such bazaar...
It's remarkable to see the skill and dedication with which these people work...
This boy I found at a shop for braids and ribbons, used for stitching on saris and dresses. His family had little money to pay for his education, so he was learning the art of braid making instead....
Pashmina and embroidery shawls....all hand made!
A local Music shop. Instruments were constructed right inside that very shop! I loved it...
Lastly, I just want to include these three boys who especially posed for a picture. In them, hope and the will to live shines through.... their smiles warm my heart even today.
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Beautiful and so colorful. thanks for sharing.
Rossimobis, so did your wonderful comment! Wow...so you had chai and cane juice? I agree with you completely...the media gives us such a scary picture, and what i found there in reality was just so different! (I bet it's the same for many other countries). Thank you for feeling with me...:)
Thank you Putz....coming from someone who paints such vivid pictures with his own words, it's meant a lot!
oh wow, these pictures are great! If you're not a professional photographer, what am I then? LOL. But really, I can just imagine you looking beyond your lens trying to capture the essence of Pakistan, what we basically don't see in our TVs. Thanks for sharing these MOW.
lol..my dear emievil....thank you for bringing a big smile to my face! cheers for the great comment....!
These pics were great and it shows how that the human spirit is alive and well. The elders carry a burden that shows in their faces but like you said, dignity does show through. The shops are great and projects so much pride. Great hub!
:) ehern, you've seen exactly what I found there....such grace in war times in remarkable! Your comment is truly appreciated...thank you.
Hey, myownworld, this is another great hub from you! I loved the way you have carefully selected the pictures to give us such a good taste of Lahore not to mention your thought-provoking, sensitive and vivid comments. It literally felt as i was walking through the streets of Lahore again, taking in the sights, sounds, the smell of the air... you really transported me to a different world. Many thanks for sharing!
Onequiet, you're a real loyal friend...and a true critic of my work! Thank you for such beautiful words.....always x
Fantastic photos - they are truly gifted people. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for this hub. I like to see pictures of the daily life in Pakistan. Some of these shops in Lahore look familiar to me. I also bought many pashminas when I was in Lahore and also some traditional shoes in Anarkali. 250 rupees per pair. I also saw men in the street making clothes and dying the cloth.
If you have more pictures of the ordinary people please make another hub.
This is a beautiful hub, just when I thought your hubs couldn't get any better you suprise me again! :) It seems such a bright and colourful place, not how I expected it. The fruit is displayed so carefully and neatly I really want to try some of that juice too! I see what you mean about the boys expression in the picture at the begining, it moves me also but I can't explain why :s the sari's dresses and shoes are soooooo beautiful, I must visit Pakistan one day. Thanks for sharing another great hub Myownworld! :) love the last picture
Cari thank you so much for reading...yes, gifted but undiscovered! :)
Ah Hummingbird...you know exactly what's it's like, I know. I'm going to link this to your hub! Check soon. Also, I have countless more pics...just going through them....will make another hub soon (part 2). Cheers for reading..much love x
sophs, your comments are a joy to read! thank you for the appreciation.....traveling is one of the best ways to understand cultures...and 'truth' to people....let's hope everyone can put aside their fears and walk freely across borders...love always..x
MOW, I was very happy to see this side of Pakistan through your [very artistic] eyes. It's always exciting to see how other countries/cultures live, and especially great to see the normal every day life in a country that has seen so much war and pain.
I'm sure you took many more pictures than this, and I agree - it is certainly worth posting another hub.
Once again - fabulous job!
What a terrific hub! I enjoyed the colorful pictures so much, and the descriptions of the talented craftsmanship that went into creating, especially the cloth and clothing.
Was just re-reading your hub. It brings back good memories. I can hear the sound of the traffic, the pop pop sound of the rickshaws, the honking horns, the heat. Though I did notice on my last visit that the polution was not as bad as the first time. The air used to be blue. It reminds me too of riding a Qingqi, only once, I sat at the back and was holding on for dear life as we raced through the traffic and everyone turning round to see the foreigner with a very red face from the heat. I never go brown, only red. I have seen women with babies sitting on these vehicles and not holding on at all. I was terrified of falling off. I am certainly looking forward to seeing more photos.
Best regards
MOW my god what a beautiful hub, wish I was there right now. Really well put together,I want to be like you when I grow up. Please ! Miss you, Kimberly
Thank you Duchess for your nice comment. Yes, I have many more that I'm dying to share, but it just takes ages to bring them all together into a 'meaningful' whole. Soon though! Take care...it's always such a pleasure to see you here! x
Paradise...yes, it was even more fascinating to watch them in real life. I think I must have spent days just roaming these bazars and yet, I feel I haven't conveyed half their beauty! Thank you so much for appreciating! :)
Humming, I'm just laughing at your comment! oh yes, I have so many more, even of those women balanced on motorcycles, just need some time. Maybe one day we should go back together.....we'd have the most amazing time ever! :)
Lyrics....I have only warmth and affection in my heart for you....thank you friend...hugs xx
Beautiful hub. The photos are amazing...thanks so much for posting them.
MYO as usual your hub is right up there at the platinum standard. Thank you for the window into another culture I know nothing about ! Marvelous work.You rock my friend.
alekhouse, I'm so glad you like them, thank you! :)
tony, it's amazing how much one can learn traveling to places....and seeing things first hand; it's made me realize the unfortunate limitations of media...and how misconstrued some of our notions based on it are! Anyway, it's just good to see you here.....just smiling at your words! thank you...! x
The colorful pictures tell the story of a vibrant culture of people so much better than words could have done. This is an outstanding hub. Thanks.
I know exactly what you mean.....no words needed when you can look right into the heart of a city! thank you for your appreciation..:)
Picture say a thousand words. My goodness- you've said quite a bit here. Thank you very much. This is incredible work.
you said it Micky...a thousand words yes! Thanks for stopping by friend! x
myownworld - Truly Amazing, A picture is worth a million words. You have managed to capture the essence of Pakistan through your pictures. My heart was touched through each and every picture. I loved the colors, the vibrancy. I never realized that such beauty existed in a country where war is so predominant. Thank you for showing us the other side of Pakistan.
The faces of the old and the young. Your caption, "A story in each face." Your ability to see what lies beneath the surface of the three young boys is insightful. How truly gifted you are. Thanks so much for sharing.
Amazingly beautiful,
Sage
Oh Sage...I'm so silly....just sitting here with tears in my eyes....wishing I could tell you just how much your words have meant. You're a real gem Sage.... and I've just whispered a special prayer of love, happiness and creativity your way...! xx
myownworld - as I scrolled down the page I was so amazed at the colors . . and the way these items are laid out. I could almost taste the fruits and feel the softness of the fabrics. What a wonderful way for you to share your thoughts and your photos of life in such a far a way land. Thanks for taking me to Pakistan today. I dont think I will forget my (your) trip !
Great stuff again MOW. Just shows that whatever the media says, ordinary people are just living their lives as best they can.
wavegirl...loved your comment! Coming from a great hubber and person like yourself, I can only smile! Thanks my friend.. :)
cally2, where have you been?? So great to see you here!! oh, the media gives such a myopic view of things...but reality surprises us in ways we can never imagine! cheers for dropping by and hope all goes well with you! x
Yer hubs are so touching and just unforgetable, tis my honor that yer first hub not serious is to interview me, you have no idea how much that means to me, I used to have this saying that I used but havent used it for years but for you I can use it.
To know you, is to love you ! x
:) Ah...that saying....just happy tears in my eyes. You're a dear dear person to me Art...always will be. I will never forget your kindness to me when I first came here...I know you encourage all new hubbers here and it's such a special gift you have. I've started working on my questions today...should be sending as soon as I'm done...! take care...always..xx
you ARE a photographer
my mother in law recently visited Italy, and the pictures she took of the elderly beggar woman broke my heart....
This world is old, and life is hard all around.
Yes...justine...so true! It's the eyes that 'see.' Not everyone has them. You do my friend. It's what I love the most about you....:)
Yes I do encourage new hubbers and always will but you will always hold a special place in my heart, I like to think we are the sort of friends that just know we are always there for each other. Btw you can ask me anything, get personal, call yer hub an interview with BadCompany Uncut lol, go for it and ask wat you think others wud ask because truth be told I wouldnt let anyone else interview me !
thank you Art....for being you. It's a privilege to interview you...! let's see what we can come up with....am sure something wonderful! much love xx
Oh MOW you have brought us a more colorful, happier, more personal, clearer, and more alive Pakistan than I have imagined. I love those beautiful colors of thread and cloth and vegetables....and I want a cane smoothie. =:) Great, amazing photos! Thank you for the tour.
Just woke up to your wonderful comment Winsome! Thank you to you for enjoying this with me...! :) love always..
Hey MOW, I miss Asia and your pics speak a thousand words, arent they ordinary people but they are truly dignified, I love everything about the pictures and images ---
fruit stands, flowers, the dresses -- I have one of that, I found it here at Asian store, I just love it (I love Asian type of jewelries LOL)
Most of all I see people who are hardworking and have dignity!!
I agree with the boys eyes, it captured my attention and the memories of Pakistan in your last hubs, those eyes, it evoke feelings and all --
And the smiles of the three boys, hmm they are what we should live for -- children--
Thank you MOW,
Cheers my friend, Maita
I have looked at your hub several times because I like the pictures. I have seen the one of the vegetable cart. Did you take that near the Fort? The background looks the same as my chick pea sellers that I took outside the Fort in November 2008.
I have read the comments by the other hubbers and you deserve all the praise. Well done.
Pretty Maita, what a lovely comment! Oh I'm sure you miss Asia...it gets into your blood, doesn't it? Such colorful alive cultures....and such emotional, warm people! But I have lived in europe for so long now that I fear I'm already becoming a stranger to my own culture. Anyway, take care my dear friend...just seeing your smiling face cheers me up! xx
Hummingbird...you never know, one day we might be touring south asia together....! thank you for enjoying these pics...yes, that cart was outside the fort!! Yes...one day...! ;)
Pretty Maita, what a lovely comment! Oh I'm sure you miss Asia...it gets into your blood, doesn't it? Such colorful alive cultures....and such emotional, warm people! But I have lived in europe for so long now that I fear I'm already becoming a stranger to my own culture. Anyway, take care my dear friend...just seeing your smiling face cheers me up! xx
Hummingbird...you never know, one day we might be touring south asia together....! thank you for enjoying these pics...yes, that cart was outside the fort!! see, how well you know the place! cheers... :D
Hy myownworld: What a wonderous Hub this is. There are colours and flavours here that just shine. Pakistan is alive and brimming with life and you can read it and see it for yourself in these amazing pictures! Nothing like the dour dull media stories and images we are so used to having thrown at us. As usual, you are unique, because you balance everything by giving us all a reality check. These people are the true Pakistan, the ordinary people of this country. Yet, there is the youth and the future of this country also. The toxic pours into Pakistan from the Foreign media, and tries to drive people away. This hub makes me want to go and visit this country. That's the difference you make!
You are so good at bringing it all together, and as usual, you have made a great hub! MOW, you are one of my favourite hubbers, and this just proves why! Ya get a bug hug from me for that! x : )
Hi,
Lovely pics, reminds me of each time I go to visit!
Zaheer
hey MOW,you have put the pictures togather so nicely,the pictures from the duppatah gali of liberty reminds me of the head ach that my tailor used to give me:)but i miss roaming around there in rush!!
great effort,best regards,Nadia
Cheeky, words are so limited aren't they when you want to convey a heart felt thank you? I just loved your comment (teared up as always) and cannot tell you how happy I was that you felt and saw exactly what I was hoping to show through these pics.
Some south asian friends have pointed out that I gave a one sided picture of pakistan, that I did not cover the more affluent areas of the cities, but this is just part I, and I wanted deliberately to pay homage to the unremarked lives of ordinary people. Thank you for seeing it all with my eyes.....hugs xx
Nettech, cheers for stopping by and enjoying! Do look out for part 2....:)
Nadia.... I laughed out loud at your comment! True, when you actually live there, you forget to 'look' at things from a fresh perspective...I did the same...it's only now after years of traveling and living abroad that I looked at pakistan and exclaimed at the stunning culture there! :) cheers!
I live in Pakistan I am seeing the vanishing pakistan. The plunderers and looters are ruling the country. Psuedo slogans and non-issues are testing the patience of everage pakistanis. I believe in Miracles and only a miracle can put a hault to the degredation of the land of pure as they call it.
Gorgeous photos! They reminded me of India - I've taken two trips there. You have inspired me to get out my old photos and get them scanned so I can post them. Beautiful hub - thank you!!
SadPaki, my heart goes out to you and everyone living in paksitan...such warm wonderful people.....and so sad to see the country being destroyed gradually. Sending much hope and prayers your way....
Rachaelle, thank you for reading and appreciating! Look forward to seeing your pics too! :)
No matter where you go in Asia you'll find one thing common i.e. Political Banner ads in every street. Ads behind that boy in 5th pic reminded me of this fact. And i hate those bazaars(and small street hawker zones) for the crowd and bargain fights,but that's Asia for you. Nice hub mow :)
Lol Sky....you don't seem to have very good associations with Asia it seems! Never mind, next time i'll take you with me....and will show you such amazing places, you'll just love it! cheers for stopping by! :)
Your feeling are so sympathizingly about Pakistan and that's why these feelings are looking in your pictures. Hope so, you would share more such kind of pictures in future.
Thanks and thubs up
Shane
Beautiful pictures. I especially love the shops so full of colors. I can't wait to see more.
Thank you shane for reading and appreciating! :)
Yes, Tammy, I have many more...just want to make them into a meaningful whole instead of just publishing... cheers for stopping by! x
I was feeling down, so came for another read, the bright colours and hopeful smiles cheered me up! :) Thanks Myownworld, hope you're good!
:) I'm smiling back at you Sophs....if something about the forums ever gets you down, feel free to write to me. Sending love...warm sunshine...and lots of creativity your way....
Beautiful photos of the ordinary Pakistani people - wonderful hub...
Amazing perspective on a country that may otherwise be receiving negative publicity due to the media. Awesome pictures, love the bazaars!
Thanks for your comments. Years don't count in the life of a nation. Your wonderful way of exposing pakistan has put a new ray of hope in my sad brain. I genuinely feel that if people of pakistan decide to take control of Pakistan nobody can stop this Asian country from becoming new Asian Tiger...
Thanks Moulik for stopping by! I'm glad you enjoyed..:)
Yes drej, that's exactly what I wanted to see for myself: the truth. And these pics can't lie... cheers for the great comment! :)
Sadpaki....I like how you express yourself. It shows how much you care. Human nature is more resilient than we think....and things somehow have a way of 'balancing' out eventually. I cannot believe hope can ever die in that country....there's too much beauty and warmth there for it to! Take care friend...
I feel so real reading the natural beauty of life. The media sometimes hype issues. I believe in the hidden treasures deposited in man. Thanks for sharing these lots. Thank you.
The 'real beauty of life'...loved this line! Yes Andrew...that's what the media debates overlook! Thank you so much for reading and becoming a fan!
Great pictures, you really captured their culture well.
It's true that if you live in a place you don't see it the same as visitors do. You take it for granted.
Myownworld, I have linked your hub to mine.
Lovely glimpses into a part of the world I have never seen yet I seem to know it. I guess from the many people of Indian and Pakistani origin we have here in South Africa. I love going to the Oriental Bazaar in Johannesburg where there are many shops like those you have photographed here.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful pix.
Love and peace
Tony
Thank you Kevin for enjoying them! :)
Humming that's very kind of you...you didn't have to, but thank you..and take care x
Tony, I know just what you mean..it's like those exotic bazaars we have in london too...except...the experience of seeing the 'real' thing is just ten folds! Thanks for reading my friend...always a pleasure seeing you!..:)
Wow just wow, MOW; lol that just rhymed. However on a serious note nobody could have ever captured the beauty and life like you have done here. I can relate to so many things and snaps in your hub be it vibrant colors, the bazaars, the chai or the sugarcane juice. The pics are a delight to watch and so is the flow of the hub. Thanks for sharing. It has inspired me to write a hub on something I was thinking for a while, should get my camera to work.
You're a sweetheart Charanjeet....! thank you for the wonderful comment...and yes, click away...it's amazing the results a simple camera can give when the object you photograph has the real beauty! take care...x
Thank you so ardently for this hub - all the beautiful picture of the reality you saw, the information of truth you gave. Just a wonderful reading here. Much appreciation for sharing your words and pictures. Hope there is another coming too!
thank you Froggy for your wonderful words....! Yes, working on it these days! take care :)
I've been meaning to come over here and read this hub, myownworld. I think you did an excellent job of capturing the essence of the Pakistan here, especially of the bazaars and accompanied each photos with brief yet information descriptions. Thanks so much for sharing this! Wonderful work as always.
Dohn
It's great to see you dohn.... one of my favorite people on HP! Thank you for appreciating. Coming from you, it's always special... take good care..:)
Awesome pictures. I always pictured Pakistan as more "dusty", but all your pictures are very colorful! I hope to visit there someday!
Thank you kea for appreciating! :)
LOL!!!! so are you...! Hey, just ask the captain for me to check his mail tmrw. His questions will be coming! would have given you a hug, but um..never mind! ;)
Next time you go to Pakistan, I recommend you to visit Northern Mountain areas in Pakistan too, I found them a heaven on earth.
Just posted a new hub on Lake Saif-ul-muluk after your hub pop ups again. Thank you for inspiring me on sharing my own trip too. Thank you
:) thank you shanekruger for the great comment! I have seen them....will definitely check your hub soon! Take care... :)
myownworld!
you are doing Great....all these photos are depicting the true scene in Pakistan,from one level to another.i got this link from Fb.
keep it up!!
Thank you MHaq for appreciating! My pleasure entirely...! :)
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful place. Maybe one day I'll get the opportunity to visit, but until then, thanks for sharing, great hub.
And that's one crazy looking juice machine. =)
Can't believe that I missed this one - a fantastic Hub with wonderful images. You captured the colours and life of Pakistan beautifully.
Due to a childhood spent watching the likes of Imran Khan and Wasim Akram, Pakistan is a place I have always wanted to visit. After seeing your photos, even more so.
I hope that you remember us when you start working for the National Geographic :D
Mrv...it's good to see you here! And yeah, that machine was unbelievable, wasn't it? It actually churned out the most frothy and delicious sugar cane juice you can ever imagine! Cheers for appreciating! :)
Sufi....am just smiling at your comment (am impressed with your knowledge!). Yes, I even visited the cancer hospital Imran Khan has set up in pakistan and it had the most modern, state of the art facilities for cancer treatment. Amazing work there...
And flattered as I am, my humble digital camera and pure love for traveling and the common man is hardly enough to land me a job with national geographic....but hey, thanks for believing in me..! ;)
We are not often showed the vibrant 'real' pakistan, however this hub shows just how colourful it is there. Great hub and wonderful pictures. Hope theres more to come.
Thank you for stopping by wrenfrost! Yes, I have hundreds of more pics that I'm going through, will publish soon. take care, much love...:)
OMG!!! From all the many stories I have heard from my father and relatives you have captured the very heart and essence of Pakistan...Now I want to go 10x more!!!!! A wonderful hub and absolutely beautiful photography, MOW!!!!!!!!!! I loooove it!
Ann...you come across as such a warm and wonderful person..thank you for making me smile...and becoming a fan! :)
MOW, you have truly had an experience that will last a lifetime. It is always sad to see in the midst of all wars and or fights there are those that just want peace and life.
Awesome colors, beautiful wares, I would have felt like a kid in the candy store (wanting to buy one of everything to take home). Hopefully one day everyone will just decide to seek peace and the tranquility that it brings, for that is the true wealth of life.
Loved your comment Money! Yes, that's exactly what touched me the most: ordinary lives just trying desperately to go on despite the chaos of war around them...heartrending really. Anyway, take care my friend, and cheers for dropping by!
All will be with ya by this time Sunday night, enjoy yer Saturday night x
:D oh...soooo happy to see you here!!! Take care...and here's a warm hug for you! x
Such vibrancy MOW. The pictures too. much love, CC great hub as usual
Oh! this was a wonderful representation of Pakistan, so vibrant and interesting. Thanks for sharing it!
Oh...Ral..seeing you really put a smile on my face! I hope you're doing well...have missed you. Thank you so much and do take care... x
Gramarye, I have many more fascinating pics...just need some time to put them all together. Thank you for appreciating...and the nice comment! :)
Thank you for sharing the World of Pakistan , the pictures were brilliant, I loved the dresses and shoes. The fruits and vegetables were so colorful and the little boys faces touched my soul. I also pray for the women of Pakistan because they still have a long way to go. I am looking forward to this series. :)
Thank you AE for the lovely comment and for stopping by! A pleasure to hear from you...! :)
Myownworld, What a beautiful presentation! You have captured the many artistic and creative ways that the people of Pakistan make a living! The fashions are beautiful as well! Wonderful photographs! This is like a photo documentary; Great job!
Thank you for sharing, Peace & Blessings!
Thank you Deborrah for your wonderful comments! Always a pleasure to read them.. :)
myownworld, it great picture, thank you for sharing, your image give other image about pakistan compare to what always hear and see on media.
thank you very much...
but i wonder.. why almost no any women in the main image as object/who involve in that daily live. I always want to know more about pakistany people and their real daily live.
Thank you Rismayanti for taking the time to read and appreciate this. A very apt observation regarding women; hmm... they actually do work, but not in very public jobs. I'll try to do a hub just on the women there. Cheers for stopping by!
thanks a lot i love it.. actually a true face... thnkx again
Thank you alyia for reading and appreciating! :)
WOW ITS TOO GOOD I REALY LIKE IT SO CUTE
Thank you blue_eyes for reading...
MOW thanks for sharing this great bunch of pictures. I just love to see all about other countries and their habits.
kindest regards Zsuzsy
A pleasure to see you here Zsuzsy! Thank you...:)
wow. I didn't know Pakistan can be so colourful and beautiful. you make me wanna visit there ! XD
thank you fionna for the comment. yes, it's the media to blame. Well, these pictures are before you....and they speak volumes! :)
yep,true Pakistan,i agree.
thank you for reading suny51... :)
WOW !! Excellent hubs..and also very nice pics..i wanna go there ! thnx for sharing..
Thank you rebu for the nice comment and for becoming a fan!
thanks Rossimobis ur the well wisher of Pakistan and we respect u and ur thought about us we are very thankful to and other people which gives the comment on these photos and the special thanks to i proudly called her as the great Ambassador of Pakistan ( myownworld ) where ru from ?and what ru doing ? will u give ur id or any other address and please msg me.IAM very thankful to u regarding positive comments on Pakistan again thanks alot dear
Thank you Nauman for your very kind words...and your request for friendship. Deeply appreciated. I prefer to stay in the background and just let my words speak to people, so i hope you'll understand if I don't give personal details. Take care...and yes, I just sent a special prayer your way....and for everyone in your country.. :)
Amazing hub .. You make us feel together with the Pakistani people even more!!
We all come from the same soil.... it's politicians and organized religion that divides people. Thank you dream for stopping by! :)
good hub.. Nice details .. love pakistan.
Thank you anosmi for reading and appreciating... :)
Guess who? Loved the pictures when i saw you take them in Pakistan and love them even more now ,after so much time has elapsed.So proud of you for doing what you've always believed in.
Just to see you here fills me with tears Sab... I love you and owe these pics to you...! Do you remember that old man sitting in the market? You were laughing as I took his pic... god... I miss you!! :)
Amazing and beautiful photos! Thank you so much for the glance at a culture different from my own. Absolutely remarkable! I love this Hub!
Thank you Cathi for your wonderful words - truly appreciated! :)
Very good.
These are vivid and colorful photos. Everything looks so good. I have never been there, but I have been to the Philippines and have seen how hard people work to make a living. It's too bad that when politicians have disputes, they don't put on the gloves and settle it themselves, instead of sending armies and feeding us propaganda about the hard working people in the world. Beautiful hub.
@ Hammad, thank you for enjoying this!
@ mquee: Thanks once again for your wonderful comment; couldn't agree more with you! Take care.. :)
Great pics it shows that still people living outside Pakistan know about the brighter side of Pakistan or the actual culture of Pakistan which is so rich, vibrant and full of fun. I love my Pakistan but feel guilt while seeing the dead bodies of people in terrorist activities. somewhere in my heart there is a guilt that we too are responsible for it because we are doing nothing to uplift our image or to stop destruction.
Thanks for uploading them:)
I know gulnaz... pakistan has such a beautiful culture, but unfortunately they have made everything a 'religious' issue, because of which they are really regressing as a nation (unlike alot of other muslim countries that are fast progressing). People really ought to stop focusing their energies on 'fighting' ideologies and more time doing something constructive for the country. But anyway, all my love and peace... esp. people for like you who live there and see it through... take care :)
The true colors of Pakistan...isn't it?
thanks myownworld for sharing the beautiful places of pakistan
@ vive, thank you for stopping by. Yes, the true essence of a very vibrant city...
@ crazykhan, I'm glad you enjoyed them, thank you for reading and commenting :)
Love their marketplace. Especially the fabrics and threads and jewelery.
Reading a book once I learned pachy meant thick, like thick skin (pachyderm), thick grasses (pachysandra), and the name Pakistan meant (thick something). But I just can't recall why it is called Pachystan? Do you know what the country name means?
@ electricsky: Thank you for appreciating and commenting. No, Paki is not the same as Pachy. 'Pak'i refers to purity, so that anything with paki attached to it would imply it's clean and pure. Using your example, paki-derm would mean clean skin; in the same way, Pakistan literally means 'The land of the pure' . Take care, and nice meeting you :)
Great Pictures, I really like the fruit displays, they look great and make me hungry :)
Thank you and hope you do well John. I know, the fruit looks so delicious, esp. in the heat of that region. They keep spraying it with water all day long, have huge fans to keep the flies off and lots of palm tree leaves to cover and keep it moist. Amazing really... :)
it took me so long to scroll down to the bottom of this screen that they have just changed the technology on my camera - but I finally made it here to thank you for your beautiful eyes - the pair that gave us these life-affirming pictures...
Truly wonderful words spoken about a very colorful country, you show it in your pictures. A travelogue and adventure. Vibrant colors, foods, cloth, seeds, people, wow I am enthralled by the content, job well done and thanks for the share. Rate it a BIG UP
@ epigramman: Loved your comment...such wonderful and kind words, as are all yours. Take care..x
@ saddlerider: thank you so much for appreciating these pictures which are an actual proof of the reality media fails to convey: a colorful, alive culture desperately trying to survive! Great comment - much appreciated :)
ty my sister for giving me such an amazing glimpse into this culture and it's ppl... Thru the media they paint pakistan as a place where terrroists thrive smh it's great to see someone celebrating these wonderful people and their way of life.. as usual a rate up for sure. You have a great eye for the beautiful things in this world ~hugs~
I know BR...I took these pictures myself only a few months back..walking the ordinary streets, interacting with the regular average people trying to live their lives amidst the chaos. Amazing to see their grace, strength and courage...and how talented they were in their simple, humble ways. God, I still sometimes see their smiling faces... I even remember asking some about the war, and remember how they replied, 'we just want to be left alone in peace'! Heart rending really.
Take care, my dear friend....I love seeing you... and reading your insights.. :)
Reminds me of Egypt for some reason, anyways great picture, love the colors =)
Thank you noorin for enjoying these. Its a dream of mine to visit Egypt some day...
Im sure you will luv it =)
@ I know, some day, soon! :)
@ Morson: Thank you for reading and stopping by!
MOW, you amaze me with your skills. I am looking forward to reading more.
@ gr82bme: Thank you yet again for your time and interest. I look forward to reading your work too.
So very colorful! What a rich (not meant as 'wealthy') culture! When I visited the Philippines a few years ago I was impressed by the resiliancy of the people in tough circumstances. This is a beautiful hub. Thank you for sharing!
@ Michael: Thank you for all your appreciation. Yes, sometimes, one has to travel to the not so wealthy parts of the world, only to discover they are so 'rich' otherwise! But above all, life shines in the most unknown, unusual places... like the eyes of those boys at the end... or the fresh smell of fruit and vegetables so painstakingly arranged... or the pride in these simple people's work. The pictures are colorful I know, but in my mind, they glow with a warmth no lens or words could capture.
I love those pictures. My knowledge about Pakistan has become richer after viewing those wonderful photos, and the ones at the market are special !
really good pic admirable u must see my tours at facebook login on my name adil lahorei the tour of different countries and my photos and xperiences
AMAZING PICS ................WOW
I AM FROM PAKISTAN AND PAKISTAN IS VERY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.......
Great hub it shows your culture, respect...
Nice pics. Bright colors, looks just like India :)
i love those pictures but great job....
nice one i like ur intrest
pakistan is a great but saudi arb is very nice and good countrey of world
Beautiful photographs and lovely words :)
Great hub ~ really enjoyed reading and looking :)
beauty of pakistan is here. Beautiful pics
u know pakistan is beautiful so is ko kia comment karien
@myownworld thanks for creating such a nice hub, I am a pakistani and it is good to see people sharing such information about pakistan.
nice pic but need some pictures of historical places as well
that's will be grate and more realastic,
thanks
Pakistan have a rich culture, in this article writer tried to show some of it. A great job. :)
Pakistan have a rich culture, in this article writer tried to show some of it. A great job. :)
I wish our Lovely Pakistan again becomes peaceful like it was before 9/11. Love You Pakistan.
That something really awesome gr8 hub..:)
No doubt Pakistan has its own norms and culture.Though some black sheep always appear in every country but Pakistan is Pakistan.:)
Pakistan is most beautiful than these pictures!
Great pic
Nice pictures.
A wonderful hub with really uplifting words and descriptions. I look forward to reading your other hubs on that wonderful country.
I love my lovely Pakistan
Fantastic pictures! Thanks for sharing!
Pakistan have a rich culture, in this article writer tried to show some of it. A great job. :)
I LOVE MY PAKISTAN
I AM GOOD COZ I LIVE IN PAKISTAN
intersting and very nice i like it
great
beautifullll
Rossimobis 2 years ago
I visited Pakistan in 1997 and up till today, the Pakistan i carry in my heart is not the Pakistan they tell us about in the media,the Pakistan i have in the deepest depth of my sincere heart is illustrated in all the pictures above.Still miss the cane juice and the daily Chai.
Hey! u brought smiles in my face for the first time since i began reading stuffs here in hubpages.