Description of Pakistani banknotes

Description of Pakistani banknotes

Pakistani Banknotes are of value 5, 10, 100, 500, 1000 and 5000 rupees. The banknotes vary in size and color, with larger denominations being longer than smaller ones. All contain multiple colours. However, each denomination does have one colour which predominates. All banknotes feature a watermark for security purposes. On the larger denomination notes, the watermark is a picture of Jinnah, while on smaller notes, it is a crescent and star. Different types of security threads are also present in each banknote.

All banknotes feature a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah on the obverse along with writing in Urdu. The reverses of the banknotes vary in design and have English text.

Detail of designs on banknotes mention below:

Obverse design:

All banknotes are mark with the portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Reverse design:

5 rupee note:

Dimensions: 115 x 65 mm

Main Colour: Greenish Grey

Description: Gwadar port (Mega project Balochistan–Pakistan)

                      

Gwadar port

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Gwadar Port is a developing warm-water, deep-sea port situated at Gwadar in Balochistan province of Pakistan at the apex of the Arabian Sea and at the entrance of the Persian Gulf, about 460 km west of Karachi and approximately 75 km (47 mi) east of Pakistan's border with Iran.

10 rupee note:

Dimensions: 115 × 65 mm

Main Colour: : Green

Description: Bab ul Khyber entrance to the Khyber Pass, Khyber Agency, FATA

Bab ul Khyber

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The Khyber Pass at altitude 1,070 m or 3,510 ft is a mountain pass linking Pakistan and Afghanistan.The Pass has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location. The summit of the Khyber Pass is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) inside Pakistan at Landi Kotal and it cuts through the northeastern part of the Safed Koh mountains which themselves are a far southeastern extension of the Hindu Kush range.

20 rupee note:

Dimensions: 123 × 65 mm

Main Colour: Orange Green

Description: Mohenjo-daro in Larkana District

Moen-Jo-daro

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Moenjodaro’s Archaeological Ruins are located in the District Larkana, province of Sindh (Pakistan). Moen-Jo- Daro is located in on the right bank of the Indus River at a distance of about 27 km from Larkana, 107 km from Sukkur and 400 Km from Karachi. This archeological site is 5000 years old. The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world's first great urban civilizations

50 rupee note:

Dimensions: 131 x 65 m.m

Main Colour: Purple

Description: K2, 2nd highest mountain of the world in Pakistan

K-2(2nd highest moutain of the world)

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K2 is the second-highest mountain of the world. It is at the elevation of 8,611 metres (28,251 ft). K2 is part of the Karakoram Range, and is located in Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan.

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100 rupee note:

Dimensions: 139 × 65 mm

Main Colour: Red

Description: Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat




Quaid-e-Azam Residency ( Ziarat)



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Quaid-e-Azam Residency is located in Ziarat, Balochistan, Pakistan. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah spent the last days of his life in this Residency. It is the most famous landmark of City. The residency was constructed in 1892. The whole building is actually a wooden structure beautifully designed and has great architectural importance. It was originally meant to be a sanatorium, and it was converted into the summer residence of the Agent of the Governor General. It has now been declared a national monument

   

500 rupee note:

Dimensions: 147 × 65 mm

Main Colour: Rich Deep Green

Description: Badshahi Masjid in Lahore

Badshai Mosque (Lahore)

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The Badshahi Mosque is located in Lahore, is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in in 1673. Epitomizing the beauty, passion and grandeur of the Mughal era, it is Lahore's most famous landmark

         

                                                         

1000 rupee note:

Dimensions: 155 × 65 mm

Main Colour: Dark blue

Description: Islamia College in Peshawar

Islamia College Peshawar

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Islamia College is an educational institution located in the city of Peshawar in the Khyber-Pukhtoonkhwa province of Pakistan. It was founded in October 1913 by Nawab Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum and Sir George Roos-Keppel. The college educates its students in arts, humanities and modern sciences. It was a constituent college of the University of Peshawar but in the year 2008 it was given the status of University

5000 rupee note:

Dimensions: 163 × 65 mm

Main Colour: Mustard

Description: Faisal Mosque in Islamabad

Faisal Mosque (Islamabad)

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Faisal Mosque is conceived as the National Mosque of Pakistan. The Faisal Mosque is located in the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad. The Faisal Mosque is the largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and one of the largest mosques in the world. Faisal Mosque is fourth largest mosque of the world.It has a covered area of 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq ft. Each of the Mosque's four minarets are 80 m (260 ft) high and measure 10 x 10 m in circumference. The minarets are the tallest minarets in South Asia.

LASSI

Lassi is popular dairy beverage of Pakistan. Lassi is originally from Punjab but is served widely in all parts of Pakistan. Its is very easy and quick to make. Lassi is every day drink and very refreshing. It is a perfect drink that boosts energy. Lassi is a natural yogurt, rich probiotic drink. Lassi is of great importance in diet and has a great nutritional value. It contains fat, protein, lactose, ash, calcium, phosphorus.

Main ingredient of Lassi is yogurt. Yogurt is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. The bacteria used to make yogurt are known as "yogurt cultures". Fermentation of lactose by these bacteria produces lactic acid, which acts on milk protein to give yogurt its texture and its characteristic tang. Freshly made yogurt is filled with countless numbers of beneficial bacteria that help digestion and kill harmful viruses. Yogurt is digested in about one hour as compared to the three hours it can take to digest milk.   This makes the yogurt even more light and digestible and helps in intestinal comfort after eating a meal 

Lassi is a versatile drink which allows to experiment with different flavors. Only the yogurt, sugar, water and ice are the basic ingredients that remain the same. There are many types of lassi that are flavored with sugar, rosewater, mango, strawberry or other fruits and have become immensely popular. Lassi is served chilled.

LASSI (PAKISTANI DRINK)

   LASSI

Lassi is most popular and traditional drink of Pakistan. It is commonly drink during summer days. It is a perfect drink for breakfast to give a boost of energy in the morning but mostly taken with lunch as hot-weather refreshment. It is every day drink.  It is served chilled. Its preparation is very simple and easy.

Lassi is a natural yogurt, rich probiotic drink. It is one of the most basic drinks used energizing and vitalizing since 1,000 B.C. Ancients called it the “Food of the Gods”. It has a great taste and wonderful health benefits. It Contains immense nutritional value and is also of great importance in diet.  Lassi is nutritionally rich in protein, fat, calcium lactose, phosphorus, folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. It also contains naturally occurring five unique probiotic cultures which are L. Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, Propionibacterium Freudenreichii, and L.Casei It has nutritional advantages beyond those of milk which are essential to human body. It is used aid to re-balance, re-store and re-juveniles.

Key ingredient of Lassi is yogurt. It is made by blending yogurt with water or milk. Yogurt is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. The bacteria used to make yogurt are known as "yogurt cultures". Fermentation of lactose by these bacteria produces lactic acid, which acts on milk protein to give yogurt its texture and its characteristic tang. Freshly made yogurt is filled with countless numbers of beneficial bacteria that help digestion and kill harmful viruses. Yogurt is digested in about one hour as compared to the three hours it can take to digest milk.   This makes the yogurt even more light and digestible and helps in intestinal comfort after eating a meal 

 

Lassi is a versatile drink which allows you to experiment with different flavors. Only the yogurt, sugar, water and ice are the basic ingredients that remain the same.  Chaach is a salted drink like lassi; but contains more water in yogurt than lassi and has the butterfat removed, so its consistency is not as thick as lassi. Salt and cumin seeds are normally added for taste and sometimes even fresh coriander. Fresh ground ginger & green chilies may also be added as seasoning. Chaach is popular in the Punjab regions of Pakistan where it is drink with the main meal. It is known to aid digestion and is an excellent coolant in the Pakistani summers.

ZARDA (SWEET RICE)

Zarda is a special dessert used on cheerful and delighted occasions, like weddings, festivals, parties, religious occasions, family gatherings, and so on. Zarda is a traditional Pakistani sweet. It is a popular dessert. The distinctive feature about Zarda is its Yellow color, which gives the colorful impact to dish and enhance temptation to eat. Now a day’s slightly different method of Zarda is also made in Pakistan. Instead of yellow coloring, multiple food colorings are added so the rice grains are of multiple colors.

The name Zarda comes from Persian. In Urdu language 'zard' means the dark yellow color'.  It is named because the yellow food color is added to the rice. Zarda is made by boiling rice with (orange) food color.  Main ingredient used in Zarda is sugar, cardamoms, raisins, saffron, pistachios or almonds and koya.

It is believed that Zarda is origin of Mughals and they introduced this dish. No festive meal is truly complete with out a delicious dessert. Zarda is enjoyed by all age groups and eaten with relish on occasions. Zarda is always in demand and forever popular.  .It can be served with infinite variety of garnishing. There are several ways to beautify Zarda. It is choice how to make it rich and delicious.

There might be several methods to prepare. But basic method is same.

 INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups Rice (uncooked)
• 1 tbsp. Raisins
• 1 tbsp. Walnuts (chopped)
• 1 tbsp. Almonds) (chopped)
• 10 Small Cardamom Pods (Choti Ilaichi)
• 4 Cloves
• 3 tbsp. koya or heavy cream
• 4 cups Sugar
• ¼ tsp. Orange Food Color
• Few drops of kewra essence
• 2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil or ghee

DIRECTIONS:

• Soak rice in water for at east 20 to 30 minutes.

• Take large pot combine water, 5 cardamom pods, cloves and food color; bring to a boil. Slowly stir in rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, (about 20 minutes).

• In a large skillet over low heat, fry the remaining 5 cardamom pods in oil for about 2 minutes or Sauté till aromatic. Now add drained rice and sauté for two minutes till the rice is coated with the oil and the spices are evenly. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream or koya, raisins, walnuts, almonds.

Before serving, stir in the remaining dry fruits and raisins.   Zarda is a dish which is best to eaten when freshly made. It is served hot. It can be dish up with various ways. Serving can made with own choices. It can be served with wonderful combination of dry fruits and other decorative items like chandi kay worq (Silver sheet). Koya is another way to make it marvelous. Methai (sweet meat) add an extra special touch to this dessert. Zarda is no doubt a wonderful rich mouth watering dessert for all occasions.

PAKISTANI FOOD GOL GAPPAY

Gol Gappay is a popular Pakistani appetizer. It is great in taste and eaten with relish. This mouth watering appetizer is a street food. It is the perfect appetizer and enjoyed by all age group. It is made of flour, semolina and fried in hot oil and filled with potato or chick peas and served with tamarind spicy water and various chutneys.

Gol gapay contains the flavor of sour, sweet, spicy, salty.  It is crispy, quick to cook and can be serve in a variety of ways .Golgapay can be stored but fresh is more delicious to eat. It is Store carefully in a large airtight container. It is very economical and easy to cook.

The Gol gapa is a 1 1/2 inch puffed Poori which is fried in hot oil. The most important part is to take care not to break during frying as it has to hold the water and other ingredients. It is filled with potato or chick peas or green lentils, chutney and the tamarind water. The Gol Gapays are always made bite-sized.

It is surely a skill eating Gol Gapay. One has to put the whole Golgapa into mouth expertly. This popular snack is usually enjoyed at many of the street hawkers in Pakistan. Now a day, it is becoming increasingly popular in many restaurants.

The ingredients added into the Gol Gapay are according to one‘s taste. Many people like to have only the sweet tamarind chutney, some like it hot and spice, some only add the chick peas while others flavor with the potatoes. Golgapay’s recipe is very simple.

Gol Gappay Recipe:

1. Sooji (Semolina) 1/2 cup

2. Maida (Plain Refined Flour) 1/2 tbsp.

4. Salt to taste

5. Oil for Frying

6. Oil – 2 tbsp

Instructions:

1. Mix semolina, plain flour, Cooking Soda salt, 2 tablespoons of oil and knead well to make dough, leave it bit stiffer than normal.

2. Cover it with a wet towel and let it stand for 20 minutes.

3. Now make very small balls and roll them into small circles.

6. Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan and then fry them.

7. The idea is to puff them like a sphere and fry them till golden brown.

8. Take them out and put them on kitchen paper towel, to get rid of the extra oil.

9. Let them completely cool down (otherwise they will become soggy) before you put them into an airtight container.

Ingredients for Spicy water:

1. Chopped Mint Leaves 1 1/2 cups

2. Chopped Coriander Leaves 1 tbsp.

3. Tamarind – 1/3 cup

4. Ginger 1″

5. Green chilies – 4 to 5

6. Ground Cumin Seed (roasted) 1 tsp.

7. Kala Namak (Black Salt) 1 1/2 tsp.

8. Salt to taste

Method:

1. Soak the tamarind pulp in one cup of warm water for one hour.

2. Strain the tamarind residue out to get thick tamarind water. While straining in the strainer mash the tamarind with the help of a spoon.

3. Put mint leaves, chopped coriander, ginger, chilies and dry roasted cumin seed.

4. Add a little water and mix to a smooth consistency using a blender.

5. Put this thick paste into a jug and add fills the jug with water. (Add the water slowly and taste the mixture and if you want to dilute more then add water.)

6. Add salt and black rock salt to taste.

Ingredients for Red Tamarind Chutney:

1. Tamarind 1 cup

2. Jaggery – ½ cup

3. Sugar 2 tbsp.

4. Red chili powder – ½ tsp

5. Black pepper powder – ¼ tsp

6. Dry Roasted cumin powder 1 tsp

7. Cloves – 2

8. Warm water – 2 cups

9. Vegetable oil 1 tsp

10. Salt to taste

Method:

1. Remove the seeds from tamarind and soak it in warm water for one hour.

2. Dry roasts the cumin seeds and the cloves.

3. Pound them into coarse powder.

4. Now take the Tamarind pulp mixture, strain it and add jaggery, sugar, red chili powder, black pepper powder, roasted cumin powder, cloves and salt.

4. Put the mixture in a pan and heat for 5 minutes on medium heat.

5. Remove from heat and let it cool down.

6. On cooling, blend the contents in a blender.

SERVING THE GOL GAPAY:

Tap the Poori at the center lightly to make a half inch hole in it.  Stuff boiled potatoes and chick peas into the gol gappay. Boiled Potato should be diced in little square and mixed with salt and red chili. Add a little Red Tamarind Chutney. Dip the filled Gol gapay into the chilled Spicy water and serve

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There are several other variations as well. Yogurt can also be added. Ketchup or pickles can be served too. Make your favorite combination which give taste of your choice. One thing is definite this yummy spicy food is fun to eat.

 

Rickshaw

Rickshaw is an amazing transportation. It is quite popular and traditional transport of Pakistan. It is the most important modes of transportation in Pakistan. It is three wheel vehicles but has better road grip. It performs multiple tasks. It is not only economical, but carry passenger in style and comfort.

Rickshaws are more common use in cities and blend with our daily routine life. Its popularity is through out Pakistan. Rickshaw is not only extremely easy to travel but also quickly accessible.  It is found waiting for passengers at railway stations, bus stops, hospitals, parks and other public places. Rickshaws are found in abundance. These are easily available and can reach to any place where other transport can not get there. It can take flexible u turns within small area, which is one of its additive qualities that make it significance from other vehicles. They are best suited to narrow, crowded streets, and are thus the principal means of covering longer distances within city. Rickshaw offers an economical and convenient mode of transportation. It is most popular transport mainly due to its size and speed.

A rickshaw is generally designed a frame resting on three wheels, a canvas roof with drop-down sides, a small cabin in the front of the vehicle for the and seating space for up to three passengers in the rear. Rickshaw is designed as compact automobile. Instead of steering wheel it is control with handlebar. It is light weighted vehicle.  The important part of these rickshaws are privacy from driver as he can not easily heard chit chat of passenger and women feels satisfied with this situation especially returning from shopping as they discuss things.  

Rickshaw is designed to can carry up to three people at ease, with their luggage in the leg space. But it is often seen these vehicles are overloaded, especially in school, college, university timings and around markets. The driver seat is like a bench so it can fit two more persons with him. Women always sit at the back cabin. Some times their men or children sit with driver on his bench. Rickshaws are also best for transport all kinds of goods.

In Pakistan rickshaw is always ride by men. But it is also true that it is extensively used by women and is most suitable for them. If it is called women transport it won’t be wrong. Through out streets majority of passenger in rickshaw are women. Every rickshaw has fare meters, but mostly the trip costs are negotiated in advance.

Rickshaws are used all over the Pakistan except they are forbidden in the capital, Islamabad. In some posh areas and around hotels it is ban. There is also motorcycle rickshaws used in rural area of Pakistan. As the cost of fuel is constantly increasing and transportation has become expensive and also in cities due to population transport is not sufficient for every passenger. Therefore some Rickshaws are modified to have a large body with which it can carry more than six or seven passengers.

Some rickshaws are adorned with beautiful designs and human eyes etc. The Rickshaws back are displayed with messages like poetry, praise, criticism, puzzling questions, requests, challenges etc.  There are also written funny comments. It is really a fun to observe the back of rickshaw.

Rickshaws are relatively low top-speed than taxis. The irritating thing about rickshaw is its loud noise.  Now a day CNG rickshaws are on roads. The newly manufactured CNG rickshaws are more fuel-efficient and have a lower center of gravity, making them safer than older models All CNG rickshaws are painted green to signify that the vehicles are eco-friendly.

Rickshaw is so important in culture and society of Pakistan that with out it passengers will face trouble. It suits to all type and age of people. It is merged in our daily lives and has silently played key role. Where ever we move out in the world, definitely miss this tiny superb transportation which serves us so frequently. If you have not yet travel in rickshaw than do it today, otherwise you will surely miss a major part of the culture of Pakistani society.