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Huma Bhabha’s Compelling Assemblages at MoMA

Pakistani born sculptor Huma Bhabha’s first solo sculpture and drawing exhibit, Unnatural Histories, in New York at MoMA’s P.S. 1, is an exploration of human atavism.

Zarina Hashmi’s Paper Like Skin: A Search for Roots

Zarina Hashmi’s prints question the notion of home whilst evoking themes of loss and nostalgia. Her own experience, of being born in India before being forced to relocate to Pakistan, clearly inform her art, as does her experience of moving to America.

Emerging From Obscurity: The Rise of Pakistani Literature

Following independence Pakistan struggled to create a literary tradition which reflected the distinctiveness of its culture. The writers who emerged in these formative years of Pakistani literature created a legacy for successive generations of authors.

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy - Documenting Pakistan’s Plight

Pakastini Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a woman of versatile talents whose hard hitting documentaries about the Islamic world have earned her many awards and worldwide recognition, including an Oscar for her most recent work Saving Faces.

Abdus Salam: 'First Muslim Nobel Laureate'

Abdus Salam was a theoretical physicist who became the first Pakistani and the first Muslim to be awarded the Nobel Prize in the sciences. But whilst he was accepted by the world, he was disowned by his own country.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: A Qawwali Icon

Aslam Zahid explores the life and work of one of Pakistan’s most famous musical icons: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Khan was celebrated not only in his native Pakistan but throughout the world for his contemporary take on the ancient Sufi music of Qawwali.

Lollywood: Turbulent History of Pakistani Cinema

The fortunes of Lollywood, Pakistan's film industry, has shifted along with the region's political landscape since its inception. Anya Kordecki examines the historical roots of the industry and profiles some of its best known figures.

Pakistan Galleries and Museums

Gallery | Unicorn Gallery

A leading gallery of Pakistan, Unicorn promotes Pakistani art globally, exhibiting Pakistani Masters such as A.R Chughtai, Ustad Allahbux, Bashir Mirza, Jamil Naqsh, Zahoor-ul-Akhlaque and Gulgee. The gallery also boasts a collection by young art graduates.

Gallery | Revivers Galleria

Revivers Galleria is a platform for the finest art work of young emerging and established artist of Pakistan, and displays a vast variety of both conventional & contemporary skills.

Gallery | The Collectors Galleria

The Collectors Galleria is situated at the Alhamra Culture Complex, Lahore. The gallery specialises in modern as well as contemporary art, and in established and emerging artist.

Museum | The National Art Gallery

National Art Gallery in Islamabad is the country's first national art gallery. In a nation-wide design contest in 1989, Naeem Pasha and Suhail Abbasi were selected to build the museum. Their modernistic brick cube is a model of Miesian purity and functionality.

Museum | Alama Iqbal Museum

The Alama Iqbal Museum gives visitors an insight into the life and work of this important Pakistani poet. Located in old district of Lahore, the house remains as it was when the poet lived there over 70 years ago.

Museum | Pakistan Museum of Natural History

Pakistan Museum of Natural History was established in 1976. It has four principal divisions, namely the Botanical Sciences Division, Zoological Sciences Division, Earth Sciences Division and Public Services Division.

Museum | National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage

Lok Virsa (The National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage) works towards creating an awareness of cultural legacy by collecting, documenting, disseminating and projecting folk & traditional heritage.

Museum | National Museum of Pakistan

With a total of 11 galleries, the basic objective of the National Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and exhibit the records of the cultural history of Pakistan and to promote a learned insight into the personality of its people.

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Pakistan Tours

TravelPak: History and Culture Tours

As a family run business,TravelPak is truly a specialist in Pakistan and allows travelers to experience the people and the culture in an upfront and personal way.

Travel and Culture: Pakistan Culture Tours

Pakistan is a culturally rich destination that all should expereince but is rarely visited by the world. It is the real India where much of the region's culture was born, the Indus civilization, the scripts of Ragveda, Buddhism and the language Sanskrit were all started here.

Hunza Explorers: Indus Valley Civilization Tour

Hunza Explorers organizes mountaineering, trekking, jeep safaris, mountain biking, culture tours, study tours, hunting tours, honeymoon tours and historical trips in all over Pakistan.

Adventure Tours Pakistan: Pakistan Heritage

Pakistan Heritage is an effort to combine some ancient civilizations, untouched cultural sights, historical sights, museums as well as to trace the footsteps of Alexander the Great who traveled in the region around 326 BC capturing the world.

Pakistan Hotels

The Centaurus Hotel

Elegant and chic, this hotel offers guests a unique blend of traditional hospitality in the most contemporary and cosmopolitan environment. The hotel offers unparalleled panoramic views of the enchanting Margalla Hills and Islamabad City from its rooms.

Avari Towers

One of the tallest buildings in Karachi, Avari Towers redefines the business hotel category and is a true luxury destination. Located in the centre of Karachi's commercial district, the hotel stands as a highly visible statement of the region's corporate success. Book it.

Islamabad Serena Hotel

The elaborate architecture and interiors of this fabulous Hotel building are a mere reflection of typical Pakistani cultural heritage depicting the skills and craftsmanship of native artisans. Book it.

Pakistan Restaurants

Cuckoo's Den

Diners can enjoy local cuisine on the rooftop of this historical building. The amazing view of Lahore Fort and Mosque illuminated in the evenings makes this a truly unique dining experience. .

The Monal

The Monal offers authentic Pakistani cuisine fused with indigenous flavors and aromas from Arabia, Persia and Central Asia. Three uniquely designed dining terraces with breathtaking views, allow guests to enjoy the evening in their preferred ambience.

Okra

With its rustic Mediterranean decor and exclusive specialty dishes, Okra provides an utmost enjoyable and upscale dining experience. A quaint, simple yet stylish setting, an intimate space, and sublime food combine to give diners an unforgettable experience.