Pakistan, in frame
The visual story of Pakistan.
Photographs, films and travel writing from the valleys, bazaars, shrines and coastlines of Pakistan, made by people who live here. Free to explore.
Subjects
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Pakistan by subject
A visual walk through Pakistan
Every subject shown as a mini-grid of Pakistani images. Tap a tile to open the full archive.
Nature
Glacial lakes, alpine passes and river valleys from Deosai to the Indus delta.
Culture
Sufi qawwali nights, Kalash rituals and craft workshops from Lahore to Chitral.
Architecture
Mughal courts, colonial rail stations and modern skylines in one archive.
Food
Nihari at dawn, Karachi biryani lines and roadside chai stops across four provinces.
People
Portraits of shopkeepers, shepherds, artisans and truck painters at work.
Festivals
Basant kites, Shandur polo, Sibi Mela and the Urs of Sehwan through the year.
Adventure
K2 base camp expeditions, Fairy Meadows treks and Indus whitewater trips.
Cities
Empress Market at rush hour, Lahore's walled quarters and Islamabad's Margalla views.
Animals & Wildlife
Snow leopards in Chitral, markhor above Skardu, Indus dolphins and desert houbara.
Handicrafts
Truck art, Multani blue pottery, Sindhi ajrak, Peshawari chappal and Swati woodwork.
Art
Miniature painting, calligraphy, contemporary galleries and street murals across Pakistan.
Folklore
Heer Ranjha, Sassi Punnun, Sufi legends and the storytellers who keep them alive.
Poetry
Iqbal, Faiz, Bulleh Shah and Bhittai — mushairas, shrines and the places behind the verses.
Merchandise
Truck-art prints, ajrak textiles, Peshawari chappals and craft goods made in Pakistan.
The map
Pakistan on the map
Tap any green pin to see photos, films and stories shot right there.
Destinations
Explore every region of Pakistan
Browse curated destinations across all provinces and territories.
- HunzaKarakoram peaks, Baltit Fort and apricot terraces.
- SkarduCold desert, Shangrila lake and the gateway to K2.
- Gilgit-BaltistanThe roof of Pakistan — glaciers, 8,000 m giants, the KKH.
- Fairy MeadowsAlpine meadow facing Nanga Parbat (8,126 m).
- NaranSaif-ul-Malook lake and the Babusar road.
- Kaghan ValleyPine forests, the Kunhar river and summer meadows.
- MurreeColonial-era hill station and Pakistan's first snow escape.
- SwatGreen valleys, Kalam and Buddhist-era ruins.
- ChitralKalash valleys, Tirich Mir and Shandur polo.
- PeshawarQissa Khwani bazaar, Mahabat Khan Mosque, Pashtun food.
- IslamabadMargalla hills, Faisal Mosque and Pir Sohawa.
- Neelum ValleyKashmir's river valley — Keran, Sharda, Arang Kel.
- LahoreMughal monuments, the Walled City and street food.
- MultanCity of Saints — blue-tiled shrines and Saraiki heritage.
- BahawalpurNoor Mahal, Sadiq Garh and the Nawabi legacy.
- Cholistan DesertDerawar Fort, dunes and the February jeep rally.
- QuettaOrchards, Hanna lake and the Ziarat junipers nearby.
- GwadarMakran coast, hammerhead cliffs and turquoise sea.
- KarachiThe port megacity — Clifton, Empress Market, the coast.
Why Pixistan
Shot by Pakistanis, for Pakistan's story.
Pixistan is a locally sourced visual archive of Pakistan. Contributors live or work in the valleys, cities and coastlines they photograph, from Hunza and Skardu in the north to Multan, Quetta and Karachi. Licensing is available in Pakistani Rupees, alongside the rest of the archive.
Shot by Pakistanis
Every frame is made by a photographer who lives in the region they cover, not a visitor passing through.
For Pakistan's story
Captions read like field notes, written from local knowledge of the place, the season and the people in the frame.
Cleanly licensed
Personal, editorial and commercial licenses are priced in PKR so Pakistani editors and agencies pay their own currency.
Ready when you are
Full-resolution downloads are delivered instantly and stay in your library for repeat use.
In use
Trusted by editors, agencies and filmmakers
"Finally a Pakistani archive priced for Pakistani publishers. Used six photos in our last issue."
"I licensed a Hunza set on Monday and shipped a campaign on Wednesday. The PKR pricing alone is worth it."
"The captions read like field notes, not stock keywords. That's exactly why I keep coming back."
FAQ
Questions, answered.
How licensing, uploading and moderation work on Pixistan. Every answer is on the page so search engines can read it directly.
What is Pixistan?
Pixistan is a locally sourced visual archive of Pakistan. Photographs, films and travel writing are produced by contributors who live and shoot across the country, from Hunza in the north to Karachi on the coast.
Can I download photos for free?
Free downloads are available at social-media resolution, roughly 480 pixels wide. Full-resolution files for print, web and commercial use are available under a paid license priced in Pakistani Rupees.
How much does it cost to license a photo of Hunza or Lahore?
Personal-use licenses start around PKR 800 for editorial features. Commercial licenses vary by usage and image, and every price is shown on the media page in PKR before checkout.
Can I use these photos for commercial projects in Pakistan?
Yes. Commercial licenses cover advertising, packaging, apps and paid campaigns in Pakistan and internationally. The license terms are visible on each media page before you buy.
Why are preview images watermarked?
Preview files carry a low-opacity diagonal Pixistan watermark so contributors' work is protected while it is discoverable. The licensed download you receive after payment has no watermark.
How do I upload my own photos or films?
Create a free account, open Studio, then Upload. Drop your files, add titles, region and category tags, and submit. Your work enters the moderation queue and is published to Pixistan once an editor approves it.
How long does moderation take?
Most submissions are reviewed within 48 hours. Editors check technical quality and confirm the work fits the archive brief of nature, places and culture inside Pakistan.
Who can publish on the Pixistan blog?
The editorial blog is written by the Pixistan editorial team. Community contributors can publish first-person trip diaries on the Stories page, which is open to any signed-in member.
How are contributors paid?
Contributors keep 70 percent of every license fee. Earnings appear in your Studio dashboard and are paid out monthly by bank transfer, JazzCash or Easypaisa.
How do I contact the Pixistan team?
Email hello@pixistan.com for licensing, partnerships or press. Replies are usually within one working day.
Coverage
Pakistan travel photography — regions covered by Pixistan
Pixistan's photography archive spans Pakistan's most photographed and most overlooked destinations. In the north, our contributors cover Hunza valley (elevation 2,438 m, Gilgit-Baltistan), Skardu and the Karakoram range, home to K2 at 8,611 m, the world's second highest peak, and Swat valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Punjab, the archive covers Lahore's Walled City including Badshahi Mosque (built 1671 to 1673 CE) and Lahore Fort, as well as Multan, the City of Saints. Balochistan is represented through Quetta and surrounding landscapes including Hanna Lake and Ziarat's juniper forests. Pakistan's coastline and urban south are covered through Karachi and the Arabian Sea shore.
Sources: Survey of Pakistan; UNESCO World Heritage nomination file for Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens.
Free with attribution for personal and editorial use, PKR 1,200 for a Standard commercial license, and PKR 4,800 for an Extended license with resale and unlimited-impression rights. Subscriptions start at PKR 9,900 per month. Foreign buyers can also license in USD at the current inter-bank rate. Every contributor on Pixistan is verified, and every file ships with clear license documentation.
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