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stingray Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 image removed image removed image removed Theres a story behind this lake... There is also a famous poem about the story written by the famous poet link removed of link removed who wrote the classic story into poetic verse. The poem entitled Saif-Ul-Malook is written in the link removed / link removed language and very much popular in the Potohar, Kashmir, link removed regions of Northern Pakistan. The story of Saif ul Maluk is that the Prophet Joseph (yosuf) is asked who will be the handsomest man after him and he has two seals made, and says that the man will be my descendent and will inherit these seals, and so after many years when Saif ul Maluk comes of age and is bequeathed these seals among many other treasures, on one of them is a picture of himself and on the other is a picture of the beautiful fairy Princess Badi uj jamal, meaning the glory of the moon, he falls in love and thus begins his long arduous journey to find her. Later when he does find her, he learns that her soul is trapped in the tallest mountain of the lake which is now called "Saif ul Maluk" and the mountain is "Malka Purbat" which means "the Mountain of the Fairies" and that she is bound to Jinn, and he can only free her when the Jinn is dead, but he cannot defeat him using ordinary means, for the Jinn has hidden his soul in talisman of some sort and hidden it away, Saiful Maluk and his army succeed in finding the talisman and killing the jinn but ignite a 40 year war between the jinn of the earth and those who dwell in the spirit world. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 The lake photos are simply amazing.......Just breath taking..... It's so nice to see such beautiful photos attached to a country that we hear so much negativity about. Thank you for this. I can't wait to see more. Link to comment
JeckyllNHyde Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 The lake photos are simply amazing.......Just breath taking..... It's so nice to see such beautiful photos attached to a country that we hear so much negativity about. Thank you for this. I can't wait to see more. I agree. On the news all you get to see is the war, people suffering and none of the nice place, how organized it is, what beautiful nature there is... not to mention the breathtaking sunsets which can be seen. I have a question: nowdays, has Pakistan become more modern in its ways of thinking or is there still alot of traditionalism? I met a guy from Pakistan once. Nice guy, but very traditional even though he lived in the UK. I'm Indian and I hear in India the women have become much more modern. More make up, not staying virgins till after marriage, divorce is not something as uncommon as before, they don't wear traditional Indian clothing all the time, etc. Of course there are the women who choose to stay traditional and it's great too. Link to comment
stingray Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 I have a question: nowdays, has Pakistan become more modern in its ways of thinking or is there still alot of traditionalism? I met a guy from Pakistan once. Nice guy, but very traditional even though he lived in the UK. Yes, Pakistan has become a whole lot more modern since Pakistan's youth makes up over 50% of the population of the country. They are growing up with MTV Pakistan and access to everything. I feel though like Pakistani culture is slowly dying because of the rapid pace being made in this regards. Theres no attempt to do this in moderation, instead I feel like its going to wipe our identity away. Most expats are traditional because when they leave the country they hold the traditional values of their generation. With more than 50% of the population under the age of 18 theres a whole lot of change. As for clothing, yes some western clothing is worn and it is becoming more commonplace but traditional clothing is still being preferred by most women by choice. I am glad they are nto completely wiping our culture out...](*,) Divorces are not as common yet but it is steadily increasing but I hope that we retain our cultural identity. I really do believe the way we do things in Pakistan works and our family system is very strong. Western civilization isn't the best everyone has their good and bad...I am sure everyone here can agree with that... Thank you for this. I can't wait to see more. No, problem I enjoy sharing my vast knowledge and setting the record straight. Link to comment
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alli Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Wow, that's pretty cool. I never saw this thread last spring when you started it. The pictures you post are definitely not the idea you get from watching the news of what Pakistan is like. It's so beautiful! I also didn't know English was the official language of Pakistan. Link to comment
trezz Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Before, I get flamed I am not spamming I am trying to share my country with everyone. Pakistan has been in the news a lot lately and I just want to set the record straight by using pictures. Most of which are either on my server and are mine or are hosted on my server by people. Some of them are also posted because they fall under the fair use clause. its a beautiful country you are right to want to share it. never considered going there as i knew nothing about it but you are a great ambassador for your country. i have only got this far am going back for another look. Link to comment
trezz Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 ok viewed and enjoyed all of the photos, thank you for sharing. i too hope that mtv does not bring the ugly side of western culture but the beautiful healthy side of which i am very proud. Pakistan is certainly very beautiful. Link to comment
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ceez Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 this is why I never liked the news, they only show the bad side of other countries. My friend is in the military and he said that going to Iraq was just like a vacation, it was pretty quiet. Would love to visit your country one day. Link to comment
Brittney2008 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Pictures are absolutely breathtaking!! Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. I moved this to the Travel and Cultures Forum. Link to comment
tinydancer81 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 great pictures, I grew up in city here in UK that has one of the largest Pakistani communities, and I can clearly see why so many of them miss Pakistan. I was going to ask a question earlier but you answered it already on someone else post. Its such a modern country moreso than people give it credit for. Link to comment
Jd1983 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Those are some amazing photos. I would have never thought that your country is so beautiful. Link to comment
stingray Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Wow, that's pretty cool. I never saw this thread last spring when you started it. The pictures you post are definitely not the idea you get from watching the news of what Pakistan is like. It's so beautiful! I also didn't know English was the official language of Pakistan. Yup, it's a shame considering Pakistan makes up such a huge portion of the world population. Soon in 2020 they expect Pakistan's population to be above 300 million which means there will be more people in Pakistan than the United States. ok viewed and enjoyed all of the photos, thank you for sharing. i too hope that mtv does not bring the ugly side of western culture but the beautiful healthy side of which i am very proud. Pakistan is certainly very beautiful. Well the Pakistani MTV covers mostly the Pakistani music scene but they also American MTV programming too. Socially, the music scene is causing a lot of changes in the minds of the youth. Link to comment
stingray Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 There was an economic boom going on in the country thanks to the last Government. I am going to cover some of that too now... So you can see where things are headed... Link to comment
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