I stumbled upon this decaying site on 23rd March, 2013, a national holiday. The day was beautiful with splashes of clouds here and there. They made this photograph - and this visit - even more beautiful than expected.
I was, however, once again saddened to see the decay of this once-beautiful and imposing masjid in the corner of a Kalankot fort, 5 Kms from Makli graveyard on Sujawal bypass. No one is caring for it and there are reports of some stealing of the sites' area by land grabbers. Govt. is not behind any grabber. They are building a new jail here. How sad and sick is that!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Historical graves, Shahpur Chakar
Via Flickr:
First, humans destroyed this site by looting it. Then, River Indus came marching in. The floods of 2010 displaced millions of Pakistanis and destroyed some of the most beautiful, historical sites of Pakistan. This was one of them. There was no one to document it. The misery of people far outwighted concern for historical tombs and masjids. Many of the graves lost their stones and their souls. It must have been a sad day.
One local Sindhi recalled with disgust the attitude of PPP-led government towards people displaced due to mega floods. No one was given any shelter and people were forced to help themselves. Still, they - or anyone else - cannot be allowed to steal stones. I also suspect NGOs and foreigners. They have always been culprits in Pakistan.
[ Photograph shot on Feb 5, 2013 with Nikon D7000 ]
First, humans destroyed this site by looting it. Then, River Indus came marching in. The floods of 2010 displaced millions of Pakistanis and destroyed some of the most beautiful, historical sites of Pakistan. This was one of them. There was no one to document it. The misery of people far outwighted concern for historical tombs and masjids. Many of the graves lost their stones and their souls. It must have been a sad day.
One local Sindhi recalled with disgust the attitude of PPP-led government towards people displaced due to mega floods. No one was given any shelter and people were forced to help themselves. Still, they - or anyone else - cannot be allowed to steal stones. I also suspect NGOs and foreigners. They have always been culprits in Pakistan.
[ Photograph shot on Feb 5, 2013 with Nikon D7000 ]
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Mula Ali ka kua, Sehwan Shairf, Sindh
Via Flickr:
The common belief among the Shias of Sehwan Sharif is that this is the place where Hazrat Ali (RA) came and drank water from. It is therefore named as Mula Ali ka kua. People collect this water and take it as 'tabarruk' and use it for drinking, bathing, etc.
The common belief among the Shias of Sehwan Sharif is that this is the place where Hazrat Ali (RA) came and drank water from. It is therefore named as Mula Ali ka kua. People collect this water and take it as 'tabarruk' and use it for drinking, bathing, etc.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
People of River Indus, Sann, Pakistan
On the edge of River Indus at Sann I found this young boy pushing his boat and himself to the safety of ground. For years I had wanted this type of frame: Single boy, preferably without shirt to show poverty as well as freedom; a single boat in the frame and low light conditions. It was a moment I wanted and I got.
[Shot on 23rd Dec. 2012 with Nikon D7000.
[Shot on 23rd Dec. 2012 with Nikon D7000.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Dhaba, Sann bus stop, Highway
Via Flickr:
Making chai (tea) for customers at his highway dhaba, Sann.
Chai: Rs.20 / cup
Making chai (tea) for customers at his highway dhaba, Sann.
Chai: Rs.20 / cup
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Dangerous work, Karachi
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A "pranch" fixer balances himself on a construction site at 12th floor without any safety concerns whatsover. The construction industry in Pakistan is lax when it comes to providing proper facilities to labours, causing many deaths annually. As these sites are never checked by authorities concerned, builders and contractors keep no measures in place.
A "pranch" fixer balances himself on a construction site at 12th floor without any safety concerns whatsover. The construction industry in Pakistan is lax when it comes to providing proper facilities to labours, causing many deaths annually. As these sites are never checked by authorities concerned, builders and contractors keep no measures in place.
Bilal colony, Korangi
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I visited Bilal Colony today (16th Dec 2012) to see for myself the living conditions there. As expected, much of the area cannot be photographed because Pashtuns traditionally shy away from photographers for fear that their women may be photographed.
Another reason is the illegal drugs and liqor business which is rampant in these areas. Off course everything happens under the watchful eyes of Police. However, recently an operation was conducted by Police and agencies and many drug peddlers and target killers were caught red handed.
I visited Bilal Colony today (16th Dec 2012) to see for myself the living conditions there. As expected, much of the area cannot be photographed because Pashtuns traditionally shy away from photographers for fear that their women may be photographed.
Another reason is the illegal drugs and liqor business which is rampant in these areas. Off course everything happens under the watchful eyes of Police. However, recently an operation was conducted by Police and agencies and many drug peddlers and target killers were caught red handed.
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