PakiStaN RanGers

The Pakistan Rangers are part of the paramilitary force command, and consists of members of the Pakistan Army under the direct control of the Ministry of the Interior of the Pakistan Government.

The origins and roots of Rangers dates back to 1942, when

British Government established a special unit as Sindh

Police Rangers.

 After the establishment of Pakistan in 1947, the protection of

its eastern boundaries was allotted to particular regions, such

as the Punjab Border Police Force, Bahawalpur State

Police, Khairpur State Police andSindh Rifles.

 Because the Rangers were neither correctly structured nor

outfitted for a specific duty, in 1958, they were restructured

and renamed as the West Pakistan Rangers.

The prime objectives of Rangers is to provide and maintain security in hot conflict and war zone areas. In 1995, the Pakistan Rangers divided into two parts; Pakistan Rangers Punjab headquartered in Lahore, Punjab, and Pakistan Rangers Sindh (formerly the Mehran Force) headquartered in Karachi, Sindh.

 The two divisions have different uniforms and chains of command but work under same ordinance such as The Pakistan Rangers Ordinance 1959.

Each evening the Pakistan Rangers together with their counterparts in the Indian Border Security Forceparticipates in a flag lowering ceremony at Wagah.

Posted By Muhammad basharat

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_Rangers

Muree

Murree

Murree is a hill station on the border between Punjab and Azad Kashmir in Pakistan.

An American journalist Camile wrote, that, "Everything and anything can happen in Murree. Romance is in the atmosphere; intrigue is in the air. The roads to this happy holiday's resort embrace both the heaven and earth. In Murree it is easy to fall in love".

Murree was once a charming colonial town nestled in the Himalayan foothils - but the last 10 years have seen rampant development and today Murree more closely resembles a litter-strewn overcrowded tourist resort. However it remains exceedingly popular with Pakistani families and still receives glowing recommendations from this demographic.

For the international visitor heading further north to the Galis may prove more rewarding. In summer it is cool - even chilly in the evening - while light rain is common. In winter Murree hides herself under thick blanket of snow, however view tourists visit at this time and most hotels and attractions will be closed.

Driving in or through Murree is at best a nightmare - the roads are too narrow, and the cars too many. There are alternatives. Public transport ( buses, taxis and vans ) are readily available but would be generally crowded.

Except for the Islamabad-Murree highway all other roads are single / two lane roads and the driver should be conversant withmountain driving skills.

The nearest air link is Islamabad International Airport and the nearest rail Link is at Rawalpindi Cantonment Station.

Posted By Muhammad Basharat

Sources:

http://wikitravel.org/en/Murree

http://www.google.com.pk/images?q=places+in+murree&hl=en&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbs=isch:1&ei=aqtSTebPPIizrAe8t4j9Bw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1152&bih=730

PakiStaN

Pakistan Public Holidays

Posted By Muhammad Basharat

Below are listed Public Holidays for the 

January 2011-December 2012 period.

Public holiday note:

(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of

various phases of the moon and the dates given here

are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan

that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day

and feast at night and normal business patterns may be

interrupted.Most restaurants are closed during the day

and there is a restriction on smoking and drinking in

public places. Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul-Azha may last from

two to four days, depending on the region.

(b) Christian holidays are observed by the Christian 

community only.

2011

02

15

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet)

03

23

Pakistan Day

08

14

Independence Day

08

31

Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)

11

06

Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice)

11

09

Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day

12

05

Ashoura

12

25

Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday

2012

02

04

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet)

03

23

Pakistan Day

08

14

Independence Day

08

19

Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)

10

26

Eid ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)

11

09

Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day

11

24

Ashoura

12

25

Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday

Sources:

http://www.worldtravelguide.net/pakistan/public-holidays

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