Lahore Essays

  • Introduction to Housing Schemes

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    administered by Pakistan Army which was developed for current and retired military personnel. It is famous in all major cities of Pakistan which are as follow; Karachi Lahore Islamabad- Rawalpindi Defense Housing Authority Lahore Defense Housing Authority Lahore is well developed housing scheme in the south of capital of Punjab Lahore. It was established in the year 1975 and the opening of this well developed housing authority was held on 19th March 1975. Under the Pakistan Army supervision this housing

  • Wazir Khan Mosque Case Study

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    period in the ancient Ajanta Caves telling the stories of Ghutam Buddha and his teachings. Other prominent buildings of the Mughal era are: Red fort (Lal quila) built in 1638-1648 in Old Delhi-India and Badshahi Mosque built in 1671-1673 in Lahore-Pakistan. In Lahore, Pakistan: Mughal Fresco paintings are found on the walls of many buildings like the Badshahi mosque, Shahi QIla, Wazir Khan Mosque, Maryam Zamani Masjid and the Shalimar garden. These paintings are of fruits, trees, flowers, plants and

  • Moniza Alvi's Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan

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    Moniza Alvi's Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan Moniza Alvi was born in Lahore, in Pakistan, the daughter of a Pakistani father and an English mother. She moved to Hatfield in England when she was a few months old. She didn't revisit Pakistan until after the publication of her first book of poems, The Country over my Shoulder, from which this poem comes. The poet says: 'Presents from My Aunts... was one of the first poems I wrote - when I wrote this poem I hadn't actually been back to

  • Swot Analysis Of Askari Bank

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    1991 Askari Bank was incorporated in Pakistan, as a public limited company. On April 1, 1992 it commenced operations, and is principally engaged in the business of banking, as defined in the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962. The Bank is listed on Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad Stock Exchanges. Askari Bank has since expanded into including 34 dedicated Islamic banking branches, a network of 261 branches / sub branches, and a wholesale bank branch in Bahrain. In Pakistan supports the delivery channels

  • Descriptive Essay On Shahdara

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    I belong to Shahdara which is the northern suburb of Lahore, Pakistan. The word Shahdara refers King’s way. In the 15th century, it was the gateway between Mughal Empire & Lahore. It is famous for quite a few significant Mughal architectural puts. Shahdara Bagh also is one of most popular and prominent spot. Although this habitation was formerly built on the Ravi River bank, it is at this time situated in the middle of the river near the Ravi Bridge due to variations in the river's course Current

  • Before I Die

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    to Pakistan. My father and his entire extended family fled from there in 1947, when India gained independence and was partitioned into Muslim Pakistan and mostly Hindu India. It was not a trip we had been expecting to take. My father's family left Lahore, where they had thought they would live their whole lives, after what the departing British had envisioned as an orderly exchange of minority populations exploded into a cycle of brutality and retaliation engulfing both new countries. They went first

  • Causes Of The Bangladesh Genocide

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    When thinking of genocides, the genocide most known around the world is the Holocaust. As it it the biggest genocide that took place and hopefully the last one to take place. However, there have been plenty of genocides that happened after the Holocaust. These genocides have in occur in places like the Middle East, Africa, and South America, where the governments have little connection to the people. These governments, since they are in control, can gain the power to do anything. Sometimes, they

  • Muhammad Iqbal's Works and Poetic Contributions

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    and to look at things in a religious and spiritual perspective. This research paper will analyze his works as well as his contributions in poetry. Iqbal was born on Nov.9.1877 in Sialkot Punjab, British India. He died at age 60 on April 21 1938 in Lahore Punjab, British India. His father sheikh Nur Muhammad and his wife imam bibi were devoted Muslims and made sure that there 5 children follow their path to Islam (iqbalians). Muhammad Iqbal strong faith in Islam came from his childhood, and his strong

  • Statement of Purpose

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    After attaining a first class undergraduate degree in Applied Psychology from Kinnaird College, Lahore, Pakistan, I felt I should gain some practical experience and first-hand knowledge of what the life of a psychology degree holder entails. I have an overall work experience of almost two years as a Pre-school Story Teacher, Human Resource Officer and Examinations Coordinator. I want to return to academic studies and undertake graduate degree in Organizational and Social psychology so that I am able

  • Compare the two poems, Presents from my aunts in Pakistan and

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    an ornamental ark in Lahore, her hometown. The girl describes how life in England differs from life in Pakistan. She talks about the salwar kameez as 'alien' but wanting cardigans from Marks and Spencer's. The way the women live is somewhat different from that of England. For example her aunts were in shaded rooms, screened from male visitors whereas the women in England go o... ... middle of paper ... ... left with. The speaker imagines herself there in Lahore - somewhere she has been

  • Essay On Badshahi Mosque

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    embellishments so Aurangzeb ordered this mosque to be laid out in such a simple design. The use of red sandstone is widely seen in the construction of the mosque. This red stone was originally mined at a quarry in Jaipur in India and was carted to Lahore. Incidentally when the mosque underwent a massive renovation program in modern times the govern... ... middle of paper ... ...ty minarets of the Badshahi mosque t. this gave his sharpshooters a high stance from where they could easily pick their

  • Cultural Heritage Essay

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    “Each piece of the past tells something of what we were or what we are. By enlarging our ties with past generations, we commit ourselves to future generations and we dignify the present.” (Quote from “Colombian Minister of Culture Elvira Cuervo de Jaramillo”) Past provides us with knowledge and understanding of our culture and traditions. These different cultures give people knowledge of their beliefs, religions and customs. Every culture has their own sacred places that help people to develop

  • Impact of Semester and Annual System of Examination on Students in University of Lahore and Saeeda College of Nursing

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    Title: Impact of semester and annual system of examination on students in University of Lahore and Saeeda Waheed college of nursing. Introduction: According to Dr Munshi (2112)The examination means testing and estimating one’s ability and performance. It also means to test the knowledge of a student through written or oral questions based on the prescribed syllabus provided for the test within a specified period of time’ (Collins & O'Brien, 2011). Annual system of examination is that system in

  • The Importance Of Food Culture Of Lahori

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    Lahori Food Culture Food is the first chioce of Lahoris people. Food of lahore introduces the delicious famous food that is represent the culture of Lahoris. Those people who are conceived in Lahore is real foody persons. Lahore is popular for its two noteworthy things, one is city of patio nurseries and the second is taste of Lahori Tarka Desi Food. Lahore is a greatly rich food culture. Individuals from Lahore are well known everywhere throughout the nation for their adoration for food. The city

  • Essay On Negative Externalities

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    city Lahore. In this study, aerosols samples of PM2.5 and PM10 from January 27 to January 28 were collected every sixth day. Samplers (Medium Volume Air) namely, URG Corporation, North Carolina, URG-3000 and Chapel Hill were used for 24 hours with 32 and 161PM air flow rates. Particulate matter was collected on fiber filters of quartz and which was then analyzed through the process of burning. The experimentation was done on the building in the University of Engineering and technology, Lahore. It

  • Solid Waste Management Essay

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    various ways just the way it will in the near and far future. The waste management industry has come a long way and with techniques as recycling and other advances, the future seems quite promising. 2. CURRENT SCENARIO Solid waste management in LAHORE

  • Analysis Of Cracking India By Bapsi Sidhwa

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    Bapsi Sidhwa, the distinguished internationally renowned writer, is Pakistan’s most prominent and leading English fiction writer. Born in Karachi in 1939, Sidhwa and her family later moved to Lahore which later became the background of her major novels. Sidhwa’s novels are social and historical documents that cover the contemporary realities of life and various cultures. Her odyssey as an author of fictional writing has been steady. Her novels are all about the life and cultures of her native subcontinent

  • Tennis Essay

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    Our discussion is based on these silent features:- • This game is not popular because its expensive • Need special ground and facilities • Lack of Awareness • Affordable and patronage • Knowledge of rules and the game • Nature of the game • Class distinction game as compared to other games The game of tennis is not very popular in Pakistan. Initially tennis was played by the British in Pakistan and today it is legacy of those days and so it is not a common game in Pakistan and the common man at

  • Atmosphere and Suspense in The Reluctant Fundamentalist

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    realized that the new life he had adopted in New York constituted a betrayal of his deepest self, and finally returned home. However, although Changez’s story took place in American, the plot was actually set in Lahore, using a brilliantly managed framing device. Seated at a restaurant in Lahore, Changez narrated his story over the course of a single evening to an American stranger, whose identity was gradually−but never fully− disclosed by an unsettling and suspenseful drip-feed of information. From

  • Sushi: An Interesting Tale Of The Origin Of Sushi

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    sushi, like pizza, would soon become a staple in our food markets, being sold ubiquitously in college canteens, office cafes and the roadside restaurants as a quick ‘fast food’ meal. Saad Furrukh Akhtar, media specialist, a Karachiite now living in Lahore, makes a very interesting point; “We really aren’t a fish eating nation. Despite being a coastal city, Karachi people don’t eat as much fish as they should.” Akhtar is of the opinion that places like Kamameshi and others (in Karachi) have existed