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Revisiting Khanpur’s long forgotten lakeside mosque
Standing alone on the bank of the lake at Khanpur Dam, a mosque that is over 150 years old was once the centre of religious activity in the area. Some 40 kilometres from Islamabad, the mosque remains an attraction for anyone interested in local history.
Valuable though it may be, the mosque is a picture of neglect on the part of the archaeology department as well as local residents. While Eid prayers are still offered at the mosque, most of the time it is used as a resting spot for shepherds and occasionally, visitors.