Tag: Badshahi mosque

  • Kate and William to be the next big YouTubers

    Kate and William to be the next big YouTubers

    Prince William and Kate Middleton have set up a YouTube channel in a bid to connect more with their people.

    The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge launched their YouTube channel with a 25-second video of the couple at various destinations, philanthropic events and galas. The video even features a shot of the couple at the Badshahi Masjid in Lahore as well as an inside shot of the rickshaw they took for a dinner in Islamabad.

    In the video, William warns a chuckling Kate: “By the way, you have to be careful what you say now because these guys, they’re filming everything.”

    “I know!” she exclaims.

    The compilation ends with Kate candidly telling her husband, “You didn’t need to roll your r’s.”

    “Do I not?” says William in response.

    Fans also catch a glimpse of other members of the royal family including Queen Elizabeth II and William and Kate’s three children: Prince George, 7, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3 in the video.

    The cover photo of the royal couple’s YouTube channel features a pictures from their visit to Chitral in 2019.

    Meanwhile, William and Kate celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on April 29 with a sweet video that also included their three children.

    2021 sure seems to be full of surprises. Who would have thought that one day the royal family would join YouTube?

  • PUBG to add Chitral National Park, Badshahi Mosque, Noor Mahal, Clock Tower in maps

    PUBG to add Chitral National Park, Badshahi Mosque, Noor Mahal, Clock Tower in maps

    PUBG is hosting an exclusive Independence Day event for Pakistani players as a token of appreciation for all the love and support shown by the local players.

    To compete in the event, players will have to complete two matches in classic mode or kill 5 enemies in the arena.

    As they score, they will be rewarded points and will go along a map lined up with several tourist spots in Pakistan such as Chitral National Park, Badshahi Mosque, Noor Mahal, Clock Tower, and many more.

    There are special rewards for the exclusive event as well. There will be new royal passcards to collect exclusive outfits, parachutes, bag skins, and much more.

    The exclusive Pakistani event is to celebrate the 74th Independence Day. The game was unbanned in the country recently.

    PUBG got banned last month due to controversy regarding its addictive behaviour. When it was banned, Prime Minister Imran Khan started receiving endless tweets speaking against the ban. Soon after, the Islamabad High Court gave orders to unban the video game.

  • Wedding photography has been banned at Badshahi Mosque. Here’s why

    Wedding photography has been banned at Badshahi Mosque. Here’s why

    Bad news for those who wanted to have their wedding photoshoots done at Badshahi Masjid because the mosque’s management has banned wedding photography there. People who have already booked the spot for photography are safe, but no further bookings will be entertained.

    As per mosque’s caretaker Abdul Khabeer Azaad, the ban was put in order after photographers took pictures of brides and grooms in inappropriate poses that were against the ethics of a mosque. It also disturbed the people praying there.

    Meanwhile, people had mixed reactions to the ban.

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  • Tired of being bored? Here’s how you can explore your city

    Tired of being bored? Here’s how you can explore your city

    Karachi – Mohatta  Palace

    Art, architecture, and culture come to play at this 20th-century residential palace, which has now been converted into an art gallery and museum surrounded by trees and statues.

    While we were doing our research, a Karachi historian told us a lesser-known story about the palace. She told us that the building was constructed by Mohatta, a Hindu Marwari business, for his wife who was ill. The doctors suggested that her illness could be cured if she gets refreshing winds from the sea. Thus, Mohatta had this fascinating structure built on a large piece of land facing the sea.

    Lahore – Badshahi Mosque

    While taking a stroll through the masjid, one is almost transported back in history. The red bricks and perfectly round domes signify traditional Mughal architecture.

    Historians say that the Badshahi Mosque was initially planned to guard a strand of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) hair.

    The mosque is also famous for its unique echo system. The Muazzan used to recite the azan at one corner but the sound of it would be heard all around, as if he was speaking in a microphone. The sound system was destroyed when the floor was replaced, but one can still experience its remains.

    Islamabad – Pakistan Monument

    Everyone who visits this place says that it’s a must-visit. The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad represents all four provinces of Pakistan. Who knew that one day we would have five provinces?

    Apart from the large structure, the place also has a museum where you can learn about Pakistan from realistic models, which are informative and fun.

    Bahawalpur – Derawar Fort

    The fort was initially known as Dera Wal is one of the oldest and most architecturally fascinating forts in Pakistan. Located in the heart of the magnificent Cholistan Desert, the Derawar fort is also connected to other forts in the Cholistan through a network of underground tunnels.

    There is an old canon of historic value in the courtyard of the fort that was used against enemies during war. The walls inside the structure are damaged but their former glory is still intact.

    Tomb Shah Rukne Alam Multan

    Shah Rukn-e-Alam was an eminent Sufi from Multan, also known as the city of saints and sufis. The shrine of Shah Rukn e Alam is one of Pakistan’s architectural treasures. The shrine itself, its ambience and the presence of qawwals in the courtyard give you a peaceful vibe. A large number of devotees from every corner of the country visit Multan annually to attend the urs.