A shopaholic’s guide… shopping in Lahore

Historical landmarks, desi food and local culture- these are all the great reasons to visit Lahore. But what’s a vacation without an exciting shopping adventure? Whether it is retail therapy, a last-minute unplanned shopping spree or an elaborate attempt to hoard some of the priciest local items, it’s never a dull moment for a shopaholic in […]

As my bated breath hissed through the folds of the mask and my palms perspired through the latex of the gloves, I stepped onto an unwelcomingly deserted Mall Road, Lahore. Outbreak. The Walking Dead. Birdbox. At least a dozen movies/series references flooded our mind as I witnessed one of the busiest avenues in the city […]

Wisps of silver-grey smoke waltzed from the tip of my last Dunhill, as I gazed unwarily, from a window on the 15th floor of the Arfa Karim Tower, at the chaotic weave of traffic beneath. It was 2 a.m. in the morning and like an unruly 12-year old, Lahore refused to sleep. I was working late […]

Jinne Lahore nai vekhya, O jamya-e-ni This famous, old Punjabi saying translates to ‘He who has not yet seen Lahore, has not been born!’ For someone who has visited the city and basked in its rich culture and vibrant spirit, this phrase makes more sense. But for the others, here is a quick list of […]