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The Geo-Saurus & Geo-Monster: a new approach to remembering the geological and geomorphic features of Pakistan!

khAdim duRRani Quettawaal

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In the recent past the geological and geomorphological features of Pakistan have been extensively mapped and photographed, in the field and with the help of planes and satellites, giving us an accurate picture of the landform. When carefully scrutinized, these aerial photographs and the resulting relief maps reveal, one or two, interesting ‘creature like features’. At least that is what I have observed and I thought it would be interesting if I could delineate ‘the creature(s)’ and share it (them) with others, in particular with the first year degree course students of geology. The idea behind these figures is to help students familiarize themselves with the main geological features who can then look at them in the regional context, that is, with respect to the geology of the neighbouring countries in order to find and complete the missing parts.

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Allama Iqbal’s Poetry

khAdim duRRani Quettawaal

Allama Iqbal,  a household name in Pakistan,  is a well known poet in the Indian-subcontinent; in Iran he is known as Iqbal Lahori. Those who are interested in his poetry and philosophical work are referred to the following link: http://www.allamaiqbal.com/ Continue reading ‘Allama Iqbal’s Poetry’