Pakistan

Famous Flyer: Stan Grant

From war zones to natural wonders, Stan Grant has seen the world's best and worst.

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Islamabad, Pakistan

Increasing Sunshine

Mon

Increasing Sunshine

33°

14°

Tue

Mostly Cloudy

33°

16°

Wed

Increasing Sunshine

34°

16°

Thu

Sunny

34°

15°

Fri

Sunny

36°

16°

A cook poses with a plate of yak penis at the Guolizhuang Penis Restaurant in Beijing, China.

Sex on a plate served up in Asia

Holding aloft a half-metre long horse penis, chef Xiao Shan confidently declares it "the most delicious" of the ingredients in a Chinese hotpot of male genitalia, one of many supposed Asian remedies to boost the libido.

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Famous Flyer

When former Test cricketer Allan Border is abroad, he prefers to go exploring on foot.

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Street feasts for the famished

As Lahore breaks its Ramadan fast at sunset, the city comes to life with food and festivity. Matt Colautti is hungry for more.

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Population:

182 million

Capital:

Islamabad

Official Languages:

Urdu
English

Electricity:

Type C (or Europlug) is a two-wire plug that has two round pins. It fits into any socket that accepts 4.0 – 4.8 mm round contacts on 19 mm centres. Type D has three large round pins in a triangular pattern. Type G has three rectangular blades in a triangular pattern and has an incorporated fuse. Type M plug has three round pins in a triangular pattern and looks similar to the Indian Type D plug, but its pins are much larger.

Exchange rate:

1 AUD = 80.92 PKR (Pakistani rupee)