Lahore is commonly known as the historical city of Pakistan, and for many, it’s the true HEART of the country with vibrant cultures and traditions. Thanks to governing bodies like LDA for keeping the originality of the city’s rich history for over a millennium while reshaping the overall identity of the city.
Lahore is a city of hospitality, kindness, cultural blend, food streets, art and films, gardens, historical monuments, and whatnot. This city has several names, like the city of gardens, the city of kings, and many more.
If you want to learn more about Lahore, this small walk-through is just for you.
Lahore – The Heart of Pakistan
“Lahore, the second largest city of Pakistan, the ancient capital of the Punjab, home to nearly as many people as New York, layered like a sedimentary plain with the accreted history of invaders from the Aryans to the Mongols to the British.” by Mohsin Hamid
Besides all the hustle-bustle that Lahore is known for… one thing is guaranteed, the city can capture hearts.
To increase the appeal of the city, modern real estate developers have articulated state-of-art projects, and even the infrastructure of the city has improved drastically, changing the overall look and feel of this largest city in Pakistan.
The infrastructure of Lahore comprises unique, state of art real estate projects, all are LDA-approved. There is a lot to explore and enjoy in this interactive and culturally-rich Lahore. Let us learn more about it.
Lahore Cultural Hub
Lahore is a cultural hub for people from all religions, colors, cultures, norms, and values. It has evolved historically. Mainly, this is the reason that has led Lahore to be the prominent and transitional city of Pakistan.
We come across cultures ranging from Sikhs, Hindus, Afghans, and Muslims. Due to this vast cultural mix, Lahore is well known for its cultural diversity.
This walled city of Lahore has transited immensely by British Raj, which further utilized the city’s infrastructure. Later, this city is just remnants of these cultures and dynasties.
It is a vital point for religious places like Sikh temples and Cathedrals. All these structures denote it as one of the oldest cities in the world.
Literacy Rate in Lahore
According to the Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLSM) district-level survey, the literacy rate in the country (10 years and above) is stagnant at 60 percent.
Punjab has the highest literacy rate of 64pc followed by Sindh at 58pc, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (excluding merged areas) at 55pc, KP (including merged areas) at 53pc, and Balochistan at 46pc.
In Lahore, well-recognized, remarkable schools, colleges, and universities are giving nationally and internationally approved and up-to-date educational services.
The overall literacy rate of Lahore district is 64.7% and it is ranked 2nd out of 3415 districts of Punjab in terms of literacy.
Moreover, almost 40 accredited universities are there in the city.
No doubt Lahore is the cultural capital of the country, offering world-class educational platforms to local and foreign students.
Healthcare in Lahore
Lahore, a highly populated city in Pakistan, has taken its healthcare facilities to the next level. It is the abode of world-class health institutes.
Lahore district administration has developed more than 23 health units, while 69 healthcare schemes are in progress. The Pakistan government has allocated around Rs511 million for healthcare plans.
Further, Rs288 million are spent on 92 health projects in this city of Pakistan.
Business Potential in Lahore-Real estate
Analytically speaking, if we compare this city with the federal capital city, Islamabad, known as the next financial Hub of Pakistan, the business sector here specifically real estate investment, is moderately evolving.
Whereas in Islamabad, a well-developed city and a residence of foreigners, real estate is improving rapidly.
However, the city’s business potential is rising sharply; new brands, real estate investments, startups, multinationals, etc., are coming, but Islamabad still has the edge.
Rising trend of skyscrapers
The tale of skyscrapers in Pakistan started in Karachi back in 1963, and still, the winner is the same city of light, followed by Islamabad. On the other hand, Lahore has also started the race to the sky, having more than 10 high-rise buildings, while some are in the pipeline, especially all are LDA-approved.
If we compare Lahore and the twin city of Punjab, people are more inclined to invest in the federal capital, specifically the high-rise building projects. The reasons are obvious – the city is more serene, eco-friendly, clean, well-structured, and more importantly, it’s green, as, unfortunately, the air quality of Lahore is becoming impossible to live with.
This is why real estate investment in Islamabad is in high demand; the city’s rental yield and annual capital gain have reached up to 17 and 18%, respectively. Twin city Islamabad has rare tall scrapers in comparison to Lahore.
Mainly, several reasons affect the high-yielding of real estate investments in Islamabad.
Lahore-National landmarks
Lahore, the heart of Pakistan, is full of the most beautiful, breath taking, and historically represented as a city of landmarks.
Amongst Lahore are the following famous landmarks found; are like the 13 famous historical gates through the city, cemeteries, Havelies, museums, religious places, Mausolea /shrines, and many more landmarks.
Some of the known historical landmarks are;
- Minar-e-Pakistan
- LUMS
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah Library
- Wagah Border
- Lahore’s Fort
- Badshah-e-Mosque
- Shalimar Bagh
- Jahangir’s Tomb
Lahore’s Population & Lifestyle
In this Pakistan’s 2nd highly populous city, more than 6.3 million people live; being the world’s 15th most populous city, this city accounts for 55% of the country’s population.
Lahore is also considered one of the significant industries for fashion in Pakistan.
Yes, the city is hub for all types of fashion industries, and that’s what makes the city’s inhabitants lively and cheerful.
Other than fashion, Lahore is also home to tasty eateries; you will find food from all over the world, and that’s also 24/7!
This the why we call Lahories foodies’; the city has mouth-watering food streets with amazing flavorful yet budget-friendly food.
Lahore, The Cultural Center of Pakistan
Lahore is a city of courtesy, kindness, helping, and of course, food and heritage; people all over the world visit the city to experience art, cultures, history, and diversity.
So, if you’re planning to visit anytime soon, feel free to share your experience in the comments section below.
