The Balochistan I know.

Byline: Iman Hashmi

Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan and is home to a fair share of the beautiful landscapes. Due to the media portraying a dangerous image of Balochistan, many people are hesitant to believe that this place is home to heartwarming locals and breathtaking locations.

1- Pir Ghayb (The Invisible Saint) Waterfalls

Bolan, BalochistanPir Ghaib Falls, is an awe-inspiring view of Pir Ghaib, Balochistan. Locals here believe in the myth of the Invisible Saint (Pir Ghaib), who was saved by the Almighty, after a wicked King's men attacked him. The Saint struck a stick in the mountain from which the water pours out till date, believe it or not.

2- Moola Chotok

Khuzdar, BalochistanMoola Chotok, Is a tourism deprived sight. Amidst stronghold of nationalists in the Jhalawan belt, Chotok seemed like a lost cause at first. Ever since the military operations in Khuzdar division, Chotok has been swiped clean of all dangers and is now open to locals and tourists to go and witness the unfathomable beauty.

3- Quaid-e-Azam Residency Ziarat, Balochistan

Father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Mohommad Ali Jinnah spent his days of affliction in this wooden cottage in Ziarat, Balochistan. Definitely one of the top tourist attractions of Pakistan. The place holds historic importance but faced a bombing attack on 2013. However miraculously the concrete structure was standing and the photographs along with the other artifacts were safe and sound. The reconstruction work completed by renowned builder Nayyer Ali Dada and the rehabilitated Ziarat Residency opened on August 14, 2014.

4- Hannah Jheel (Hannah Lake and Urrak) - Quetta, Balochistan

This is how the Hannah Lake looks in winters, frozen, frosted and astounding. This is where people from all over Pakistan go first when they visit Quetta. Only about 18km away from the city, the Hannah Lake serves as the perfect escape for the locals.

5- Hingol Nationa Park, Hingol, Balochistan

Exotic looking mountains, rare and exotic animals including the Markhor and several others of the deer family, which are protected by the National park authorities, surrounded by shallow blue waters in monsoon seasons and shallow frozen lake in winters.

6- Pir Chattal Noorani Gandhawa, Jhal Magsi, Balochistan

An oasis in the...