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The fortress and gardens are outstanding examples of the Mughal architecture. The fort was built in the 17th century and, with its audience halls, gardens and palaces, was a showplace and a symbol of wealth and power. The gardens are on three terraces. With over 400 fountains, waterfalls, pavilions and fruit trees, they are among the most beautiful oriental landscape gardens. The world heritage has been on the red list since 2000. Fortress and Shalimar Gardens in Lahore: Facts Official title: Fortress and Shalimar Gardens in Lahore Cultural monument the fort in the northwest of the old town, including with the Hathi and Alamgiri gates, the Moti Masjid (pearl mosque), the Diwan-i-'Amm (hall of 40 columns), in which the last 10 columns are actually pillars, the Daulat-Khana-i-Khas, in which Akbar…

According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Pakistan had a population of 162.4 million people and its economy was largely driven by agriculture, textiles and remittances. The country had strong diplomatic relations with other countries in the region and beyond, especially with the United States, China and the Arab states. In terms of politics, Pakistan has a federal democratic system in place with a President as head of state and Prime Minister as head of government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The country also enjoyed good relations with its South Asian neighbors, especially India, Afghanistan and Iran. Yearbook 2007 Pakistan. Pakistan celebrated 60 years as a country near collapse. The year was marked by extremist violence and political chaos. Protests erupted across the country since President Pervez…