BITS ‘N’ PIECES
Narrated Abu Hurairah (R.A.):
Allah’s Messenger (S.A.W.) said: “The believer who mixes with people and bears their harm with patience will have a greater reward than the believer who does not mix with people and does not bear their harm.”
Jami’ at-Tirmidhi, Hadith 2507
Pakistan is home to one of the world’s highest paved international roads.
Stretching over 1,300 kilometres, the Karakoram Highway (KKH) links Pakistan with China through the spectacular Khunjerab Pass, one of the world’s highest border crossings at 4,693 metres (15,397 feet) above sea level. Built through some of the planet’s most rugged mountains, the highway took nearly 20 years to complete, with thousands of Pakistani and Chinese workers contributing to the project under extremely challenging conditions.
Why do national symbols matter?
Flags, anthems and monuments do more than represent a country. Psychologists say they strengthen our sense of belonging and remind us that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves. They help unite people during both celebrations and difficult times.
Pakistan’s glaciers are among the largest outside the polar regions.
Northern Pakistan contains more than 7,000 glaciers, one of the largest concentrations outside the Arctic and Antarctica. These glaciers provide water to millions of people and feed the Indus River, making them vital for agriculture and daily life.
Patriotism (noun)
Meaning: Love for and devotion to one’s country.
Origin: From the Greek patriotes, meaning “fellow countryman”.
Example: Planting trees and respecting public spaces are simple acts of patriotism.
If you could show one place in Pakistan to the whole world, which would you choose and why?