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St Patricks Cathedral
The Roman Catholic St Patricks Cathedral is a fine example of British Raj architecture. Services at 09:00 every Sunday.
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Saidu Stupa
The remains of the impressive Saidu Stupa and monastery are just up a track from the paved road behind Central Hospital.
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Old Royal Fort
Until 1880 (when the mehtar of Chitral took it) Mastuj was the capital of the Kushwaqt state stretching eastwards into Ghizar.
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St Lukes Church
St Lukes Church, near the PTDC, is as old as the town. A melancholy Christian cemetery can be found 500m up Circular Rd.
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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
International cricket matches, including test matches, are played here. Consult local newspapers or the PTDC for up-to-date details.
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Frere Hall
Many of the citys most architecturally interesting British Raj buildings are now used as government offices. They include Frere Hall.
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Gurdwara
In Gurdwara Bazaar, beneath the arch, is a former Gurdwara built in 1943, abandoned at Partition and now used as municipal offices.
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Kashmir Bazaar
Shinkiari and Kashmir Rds curve round a hill, with Kashmir Bazaar sprawled across the top, its narrow lanes in semipermanent shadow.
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Bazaar
A congested quarter of crumbling colonial architecture, full of noise and traffic and the smells of cooking oil and barbecued meat.
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Iqbal Stadium
Sometimes hosts international cricket matches. In the same complex is a childrens fun park and some moderately priced restaurants and shops.
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All Saints Church
To the south of Pipal Mandi is All Saints Church, adapted from a former mosque in 1883 and still correctly oriented towards Mecca. A bird market is nearby.
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Saidu Baba
This is the honorific nickname of the colourful shrine to the Akhund of Swat, behind the Saidu Sharif police station and near the old Walis residence.
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Shahgai Fort
About 13km from Jamrud, Shahgai Fort is another British legacy, built in the 1920s, and is now occupied by the Frontier Force and closed to the public.
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Memorial Arch
In the centre of the new town is a Memorial Arch to Louis Cavagnari and his Guides, whose Kabul murder in 1879 helped spark the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
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Jami Masjid al Sadiq
This beautiful mosque, built just prior to Partition, is in the heart of the towns central main bazaar area. It serves as Bahawalpurs major Friday mosque.
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Cathedral Church of the Resurrection
The Anglican Cathedral Church of the Resurrection has an English language Communion service at 08:00 and 17:00 on Sunday. There are several other churches in Lahore.
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Jinnah House Museum
In Flag Staff House, this museum is beautifully maintained. You can see Jinnah and Fatimas private apartments, with period furniture and accessories - well worth a visit.
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Lal Suhanra National Park
Located 35km east of Bahawalpur and covering a natural lake and a large man-made forest, this 51,588 hectare Lal Suhanra National Park is a pleasant place to relax.
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French Beach
The beautiful French Beach, is about 40km from central Karachi. Its relatively private, and is pretty much the reserve of Karachis upper classes and expatriates.
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Buddhist Ruins
Archaeological researchers say there are Buddhist Ruins near Pishora village, 8km north of Batagram, though you would need good local help to find them.
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