1. Ali Masjid is a historic mosque located along the Khyber Pass border between Pakistan and Afghanistan that serves as a stopping point for travelers. 2. The Bab-e-Pakistan monument in Lahore seeks to honor the Muslim families who migrated to Pakistan after its creation in 1947, though construction has faced delays. 3. The Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore, completed from 1960 to 1968, commemorates the 1940 Lahore Resolution that called for a separate Muslim state in South Asia, which became Pakistan.

1. HISTORICAL PLACES OF PAKISTAN

2. 1. Ali Masjid
•
Ali Masjid is a mosque situated along the Khyber
Pass that snakes through the border of Pakistan
and Afghanistan. According to the legend, the
mosque derives its name from the Islamic caliph,
Hazrat Ali; local traditions put that he traveled
the area. True or false, the mosque gives a
spectacular image and serves as a stopping point
along the way, which has served as a gateway to
the empires.

4. 2. Bab-e-Pakistan
• Although not completed, the Bab-e-Pakistan
monument seeks to honor the thousands of
Muslim families who chose to migrate to the
newly-created state of Pakistan in 1947. The
monument is located in Lahore and the plan
was originally conceived under the military
regime of Zia-ul-Haq. Subsequent political
tussles couldn't materialize its construction in
time and the project is still in process at the
moment.

6. 3. Minar-e-Pakistan
• Literally meaning the “Tower of Pakistan,” the
Minar was completed during a span of eight years
from 1960 to 1968. The monument is located on
the same grounds where the famous Lahore
Resolution was passed in 1940. The Resolution
demanded separate states for the Muslims of the
then-India, thus fusing the creation of Pakistan
with the minaret. Such has been its importance
that when Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee came
to Pakistan, he visited the tower which washed
away any misconception of India's reluctance in
accepting Pakistan as a state.

8. 4. Pakistan Monument
• Completed in three years from 2004 to
2007, the Pakistan Monument is a symbolic
representation of the four provinces of the
country. Situated in Islamabad at a public
park, the Monument attracts visitors who are
amazed at its architectural brilliance. The
interior of its huge petals is decorated with
beautiful Islamic murals.

10. 5. Lahore Fort
• As the name suggests, this fort is situated in the
city of Lahore – in fact, it is one of the prized
buildings of the walled-city of Lahore or Old
Lahore. Although the origins of the fort are older,
the present structure is said to have been built by
the Mughal emperor Akbar. The Fort itself acted
as a geo-strategic site that met Kashmir, the
Afghan areas, and Multan. Decorated with
Mughal architecture, the Fort complex includes
such architectural marvels as Sheesh Mahal
(Palace of Mirrors) and Badshahi Mosque.

12. 6. Shalimar Bagh
• Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the
Shalamar Bagh is one of the most beautiful
sites in Pakistan. Its gardens and refreshing
fountains attract a large number of visitors.
The site consists of three levels of garden
terraces which were watered by a canal;
which also waters the exquisite marble
terrace. It has a total of 410 fountains at all
levels and a large variety of fruit trees.

14. 7. Quaid's Residency
• Situated in Ziarat, a hill station in Balochistan
province, the Residency was where Pakistan's
founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
spent the last days of his life. The ailing Jinnah
was recommended a rest and Ziarat was the
best choice for its fragrance and fresh
mountain air. There, the Residency, a wooden
structure, provided the founder with the
perfect retreat.

16. 8. Iqbal's Tomb
• The tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal at
Lahore is an important national monument.
The tomb is located in the Hazuri Bagh
between the Lahore Fort and Badshahi
Mosque. Set in beautiful red
sandstone, Iqbal’s importance to Pakistan
renders this building historical significance.

18. 9. Islamia College
• Situated in Peshawar, Islamia College was
established in 1913 by Nawab Sir Sahabzada
Abdul Qayyum and Sir George Roos Kepel. The
idea of Abdul Qayyum, an educationist-cumpolitician, was to build an educational
institute that imparts modern education to
the Muslims. Later on, the students of Islamia
College played an important role in the
movement of independence for Pakistan; even
Jinnah visited the College thrice.

20. 10. Mazar-e-Quaid
• Situated in Karachi, Mazar-e-Quaid is the
tomb of Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali
Jinnah. Established in 1970, the tomb is an
iconic representation of the city of Karachi.
Every year, on national holidays, the site is
visited by prominent leaders to pray tribute to
Jinnah. Not only the founder, but other
prominent leaders, namely Liaqat Ali Khan,
Abdur Rab Nishtar, Fatima Jinnah, and Nur-ulAmin are also buried in the same mausoleum.