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The Khyber Pass - Pakistan / Afghanistan BorderThe Khyber Pass, Peshawar, West Pakistan / Afghanistan Border. Date: 1960s
Aerial view, Bunder Road, Karachi, PakistanAerial view, Bunder Road (now M. A. Jinnah Road), Karachi, Sindh Province, Pakistan, on a busy day. Date: circa 1950
Jhika Gali (Murree), PakistanJhika Gali - is a town in Murree tehsil, Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located on the Rawalpindi to Murree road. Date: circa 1910s
Sarwani SoldierA Sarwani (or Sherwani) tribesman. The Sarwani are a Batani Pashtun tribe settled in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Date: circa 1910
NWFP - Khyber Pass - Supplies taken to Fort Maud - situated exactly halfway from India (as was then) to Afghanistan. Date: circa 1910
WW2 - British Majorcoats and Khassadars at ChitralWW2 - British Soldiers (one on radio - far left) with Khassadars of North Waziristan, at Chitral (then Northern India, now Pakistan), close to the border with Afghanistan. Date: circa 1940
Punjabi Muslims - North-west Frontier Province - an area of South Asia spanning from central Pakistan to north-western India
Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Khyber Railway TunnelThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Hindu Shrine at edge of Street in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (at this stage still in Northern India). Date: circa 1910s
Khyber Pass - Dead Afghan Frontier RaiderThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
C. M. S. Kalat Mission Hospital - Quetta, Balochistan province of Pakistan Date: circa 1909
Hanif Kureishi, English writerHanif Kureishi (b 1954), English playwright, screenwriter and filmmaker, novelist and short story writer. Date: circa 1980s
Benazir Bhutto addressing a public meetingBenazir Bhutto (1953-2007), the then acting Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), addressing a public meeting. She later became Prime Minister of Pakistan (1988-1990, 1993-1996)
Tariq Ali speaking under an NUJ bannerTariq Ali (b 1943), British Pakistani historian, novelist, filmmaker, political campaigner and commentator. Seen here speaking under a National Union of Journalists (NUJ) banner. Date: 1991
Pakistan - Lahore - Wazir Khan MosqueThe Wazir Khan Mosque (Masjid Wazir Khan), Lahore, Pakistan - famous for its extensive faience tile work. Build in the 17th century during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan. Date: 1910s
Dasara festival - Gurkhas - NWFPGurkhas sacrificing a water buffalo as part of the Dasara festival, held for 10 days in September October. This regiment are British colonial forces stationed in the North West Frontier Province
The Golden Mosque - Suneri Mosque - Lahore, Pakistan. Built by Nawab Syed Bhikari Khan. Date: circa 1930s
An Afridi Village in the North West Frontier Province (N.W.F.P.) Date: circa 1920
Kohala Bridge, Jhelum River, Kashmir, India (now Pakistan)Kohala Bridge, crossing the Jhelum River near the town of Kohala, Kashmir, India (now Pakistan). Date: circa 1890s
Khyber Intercontinental Hotel - Peshawar, Pakistan. Now under new management. Date: 1975
Bridge across the River Indus at Attock, PakistanFortified Northwestern Railway Bridge across the River Indus built in 1880 at Attock (formerly Campbellpur), a city located in the northern border of the Punjab province of Pakistan. Date: circa 1910s
British regimental crest -Cherat Hills, PakistanBritish Indian Regimental Badges Carved into the Rock Face in the Cherat Hills. Cherat was a hill station and sanatorium for British troops above the village of Saleh Khana commanding a view over
Tomb / Mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam, Multan, PakistanMultan, Punjab Province, Pakistan - The Tomb/Mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam (12511335) - who belonged to the Suhrawardiyya Sufi order. Date: 1907
Presentation of colours to the 2nd Bn, 15th Punjab RegimentPhotograph of the presentation of colours to the 2nd Bn, 15th Punjab Regiment by Mohammad Ali Jinnah Qaid-i-Azam, Peshawar, Pakistan, 15 Apr 1948
Vessel in Port - Karachi, PakistanSmart steam vessel in Port - Karachi, Pakistan - possibly the arrival/departure of a notable foreign dignitary? Date: circa 1909
The Royal Artillery Lines and Barracks, Karachi, PakistanThe Royal Artillery Lines with Royal Artillery Barracks, Karachi, Pakistan (at this stage the N.W.F.P - Northern India). Date: circa 1905
Karachi, Pakistan - Section of the Passenger PierManora Point, Karachi Harbour, Pakistan - Section of the Passenger Pier. Note the Time Ball on top of the Church Tower, which signalled a certain point in the ball. Date: circa 1908
Kissa Kwani Bazar, Peshawar, NWFPThe Kissa Khwani Bazaar is a bazaar of Peshawar, in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Date: circa 1920s
Murree, Pakistan - General ViewMurree, North West Frontier Province (now in Pakistan). A general view of this hillside town, featuring Holy Trinity Church (right). Date: circa 1910s
Bridge spanning the Chenab River, Chiniot, PakistanImpressive gate entrance to Bridge spanning the Chenab River, Chiniot - the historic city of the eastern province of Pakistan, Punjab. Date: circa 1910s
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan - The Railway Station Date: circa 1906
St Lukes Church - Quetta, Balochistan province of Pakistan Date: circa 1909
Pakistan - Mari Indus - Railway Station Date: 1909
Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Jamrud FortThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Port of Pakistan building at night, Karachi, PakistanPort of Pakistan building (Karachi Port Trust) at night, Karachi, Sindh Province, Pakistan. Date: circa 1950
NWFP - A carrier pigeon TrainerPakistan - NWFP (North West Frontier Province) - A carrier pigeon Trainer. Date: circa 1920
Passenger Landing Stage - Kiamari (Kemari), Pakistan - near Karachi. Date: circa 1910s
NWFP - Khyber Pass - Showing Railway Bridge, Tunnel and defences. Date: circa 1920s
NWFP - A camel convoy (train) from Razani to Razmak. Date: circa 1920s
Bara, NWFP - Afridis waiting for Jirga (Tribal meeting)NWFP (North West Frontier Province) - Afridis waiting for Jirga (Gathering / Meeting) of the Heads of a Frontier Tribe at Bara. Date: circa 1920s
Khyber Pass - Dead Afghan Frontier LoosewalaThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Muslim BridegroomScene at a Muslim (Pakistani) wedding, probably in Britain, with the bridegroom wearing a head-dress, surrounded by his family. Date: 1960s
A man from the Dasht-e Yahudi with his Mule. A description for a stretch of territory that comprised the most Western parts of modern-day Peshawar, Charsadda
Attock Fort and River Indus - Punjab province, Pakistan. Originally named Cambellpur after the founder of the modern town, Sir Colin Campbell. Date: circa 1920s
Afghanistan - Bazaar at Chaman - Pathans selling grainAfghanistan (at this stage) - Bazaar at Chaman - Pathans selling grain. Chaman is now the capital of Qilla Abdullah District, Balochistan, Pakistan. Date: circa 1910s
Murree, Pakistan - The DepotThe depot, Murree (a hill station, summer resort and the administrative centre of Murree Tehsil, Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s
Barracks Building at Rawalpindi, PakistanBarracks Building at Rawalpindi in the Pothohar region of Pakistan. Date: circa 1910s
Murree, Pakistan - Home of the Lieutenant GovernorThe home of The Kothi, His Honour the Lieutenant Governor of Peshawar, Nahia Gall, Murree (a hill station, summer resort and the administrative centre of Murree Tehsil, Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s
Murree, Pakistan - The MallThe Mall, Murree (a hill station, summer resort and the administrative centre of Murree Tehsil, Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s
NWFP - A Mohammedan mullah in a quite extraordinary costume of bobble hat and patchwork quilt cloak. Date: circa 1920
Festival Day - Rawalpindi - Pakistan Date: circa 1910s
Flag Staff House, Cherat, NWFP (now Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s
The District Court and Treasury Building, Quetta, Pakistan Date: 1906
Pakistan - NWFP - Murree - The Football Ground Date: circa 1909
Pakistan - NWFP - Murree - The Mall Date: circa 1906
Pakistan - NWFP - Rawalpindi - The Treasury Date: circa 1910s
Pakistan - NWFP - Rawalpindi, showing Roberts Barracks (West Ridge) and the Bazar (West Ridge). Date: circa 1910s
Pakistan - NWFP - Murree, Holy Trinity Church, Mall RoadPakistan - NWFP - Murree - Holy Trinity Church located at Mall Road (built in 1857) in Winter Date: circa 1910s
Pakistan - Peshawar - British Infantry Barracks Date: circa 1910s
Cherat, Pakistan - The Bazaar Date: circa 1910s
Peshawar, Pakistan - Street Scene Date: circa 1910s
Pakistani Greetings Postcard - Eid Festival (1 / 4)Pakistani Greetings Postcard - Eid Festival (1/4). Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Date: circa 1930s
Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Fort PeshawarThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Mosque of Wazir Khan, Lahore, PakistanThe Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan - built in seven years, starting around 1634-1635 A.D. during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan
Village ElderAn Elder from the Kashmir region of India, or possibly even further north-west in a region which now form part of Pakistan. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
Processing reeds and plantsAgricultural processes in a province in North-west India, now a part of modern-day Pakistan. The men are collecting reeds and drying plants on a long string from a rapidly-drying riverbed
Pakistani / Indian ElderAn Elder from a province in modern day Pakistan, at this point however it was still a province in North-west India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
Men and women collect and tie reed bundlesCollecting and tieing reed bundles by a stream in a province formerly part of India and now wiithin modern Pakistan. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
Scene on a road in PakistanScene on a track in a province formerly in North-west India, which now forms part of modern-day Pakistan. A man and a woman travel together, the woman seted on a donkey, her face completely covered
Two Men tie reeds by a streamTwo men working by a stream (in a former Indian province which now forms part of Modern Pakistan). They are tying up bundles of reeds. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
Irregular corps of tribesmen - Khyber PassIrregular corps of tribesmen (Khasadars) from Waziristan in the North West Frontier Province. The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan
Red Kaffir Archers of Chitral - Khyber PassThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Border Territory - Afghan Infantry - Khyber PassThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Trade CaravansThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
North West Frontier Province, Peshawar - DancersDancing Girls of Peshawar, North-west Frontier Province, ready for the dance
Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Jandola FortThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - WaterworksThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan -Train & TunnelThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Mad MullahThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Kuchi FamilyThe Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location
