Events in Lahore this week
T he ongoing restoration work in Old Anarkali by the Walled City of Lahore Authority has drawn criticism from the residents who say the...
A n evening at the rain-scrubbed railway station is a study in bold hues. While the iconic green and yellow carriages glow with renewed...
A deserted Gaddafi Stadium during a cricket match being played between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super...
W omen rickshaw drivers make up a small but incredibly resilient group in Lahore, challenging the space traditionally monopolised by men....
As of March 2026, the City Traffic Police have transitioned to a new uniform that replaces the sky blue shirts with a more modern and...
When Ramazan is here, Eid can’t be far behind. For many, Eid Al Fitr is synonymous with sheer khurma — or simply sawaiyyan — the...
T he Walled City of Lahore is the place to be at. From the high-energy celebrations of Basant — which saw scores of residents flocking...
I It’s been a landmark February for Lahore. The city’s skyline, silent for so long, was finally reclaimed by its beloved kites in a...
E Every year, between September and March, Pakistan becomes a crucial stop along the Indus Flyway, a massive aerial highway used by...
— Photos by Rahat Dar T he first win is always a great morale booster. On Thursday, Pakistan pulled off a historic win to kick off...
The long-awaited Safe Basant is round the corner. Kite and twice makers, some of them claiming expertise developed over several generations, are...
Extreme weather has a strange influence on a household. It draws the occupants inwards and binds them together. In bitter chill, the fireside...
Lahore’s foodscape is looking up, as diverse food joints and outlets continue to open. They are now considered a thriving industry. Next, the city...
Every year, in the days leading up to Christmas, various churches in the city host Carol Services. It’s a very popular part of the festive season,...
Debris and broken structures surround an active construction zone, highlighting slow progress and safety concerns in the midst of ongoing urban...
A thick blanket of smog greets early commuters as birds hover above, underscoring the city’s escalating air pollution and the strain on daily...
2 025 marks the National College of Arts, Lahore’s 150th anniversary year. Established in 1875 as Mayo School of Art, the NCA is one...
A bicyclist pedals through thick smog near Shahdara. The air quality has been on the wane as the temperature continues to drop.
Young girls transport heavy sacks from the fields, proving themselves equal partners in the demanding manual labour.
