Lahore (help·info) (Punjabi: لہور ਲਾਹੋਰ , Urdu: لاہور pronounced [lahor]) is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. It is often called the Garden of Mughals because of its rich Mughal heritage. Lahore also is often called the cultural heart of Pakistan, as it is the center of Pakistani arts, films and intelligentsia. It is located near the Ravi River, close to the Pakistan-India border. Mughal structures such as the Badshahi Mosque, the Lahore Fort, Shalimar Gardens, and the mausolea of Jehangir and Nur Jehan are popular tourist spots in the city. Lahore is also home to many British colonial structures built in the Indo-Gothic style, such as the Lahore High Court, the General Post Office (GPO), and many older universities.
Punjabi is the native language of the province and is the most widely-spoken language in Lahore. Since Pakistani independence, however, Urdu has become more prominent and is now a primary means of communication in both the city and adjoining rural areas. Urdu and English have become more popular with educated and younger people due to their official status, which Punjabi has not been accorded. Many Punjabi speakers in Lahore are known as Lahori Punjabi due to their use of a mixture of Punjabi and colloquial Urdu. According to the 1998 census, Lahore's population was nearly 7 million. Mid-2006 government estimates now put the population at approximately 10 million.[3] This makes Lahore the second largest city in Pakistan, fifth largest city in South Asia and the 26th largest city in the world. Lahore has been regarded as a city with High Sufficiency to become a Gamma world city, as of 2008.[4][5]
Punjabi is the native language of the province and is the most widely-spoken language in Lahore. Since Pakistani independence, however, Urdu has become more prominent and is now a primary means of communication in both the city and adjoining rural areas. Urdu and English have become more popular with educated and younger people due to their official status, which Punjabi has not been accorded. Many Punjabi speakers in Lahore are known as Lahori Punjabi due to their use of a mixture of Punjabi and colloquial Urdu. According to the 1998 census, Lahore's population was nearly 7 million. Mid-2006 government estimates now put the population at approximately 10 million.[3] This makes Lahore the second largest city in Pakistan, fifth largest city in South Asia and the 26th largest city in the world. Lahore has been regarded as a city with High Sufficiency to become a Gamma world city, as of 2008.[4][5]
Country:Pakistan
Province:Punjab
City District Government
11th September 2008
City Council
Lahore
Towns
9
Government
- Type
City District
- City Nazim
Mian Amer Mahmood
- Naib Nazim
Idrees Hanif
- District Coordination Officer
M. Anwar ul Haq (D.M.G)
Area [1]- Total:1,772 km2 (684 sq mi)
Elevation:217 m (712 ft)
Population (2009[2])- Total:10,000,000
Combined population of Lahore City and Lahore Cantonment
Area code(s):042
Lahore Cantonment is a legally separate military-administered settlement.
Website:http://www.lahore.gov.pk/
1 History
1.1 Origins
1.2 Early rulers
1.3 History of Lahore
1.4 Sikh rule
1.5 British rule
1.6 The independence movement
1.7 Post-independence
2 Geography and climate
3 Civic Administration
3.1 Administrative towns[27]
3.2 Localities
3.3 Neighbourhoods
4 Walled City of Lahore
5 Economy
6 Projects
7 Transportation
8 Demography
9 Culture
10 Parks and gardens
11 Education
12 Media
13 Sports
14 Famous People
15 Gallery
16 Sister cities
17 See also
18 References
19 External links History
1.1 Origins
1.2 Early rulers
1.3 History of Lahore
1.4 Sikh rule
1.5 British rule
1.6 The independence movement
1.7 Post-independence
2 Geography and climate
3 Civic Administration
3.1 Administrative towns[27]
3.2 Localities
3.3 Neighbourhoods
4 Walled City of Lahore
5 Economy
6 Projects
7 Transportation
8 Demography
9 Culture
10 Parks and gardens
11 Education
12 Media
13 Sports
14 Famous People
15 Gallery
16 Sister cities
17 See also
18 References
19 External links
1.1 Origins
1.2 Early rulers
1.3 History of Lahore
1.4 Sikh rule
1.5 British rule
1.6 The independence movement
1.7 Post-independence
2 Geography and climate
3 Civic Administration
3.1 Administrative towns[27]
3.2 Localities
3.3 Neighbourhoods
4 Walled City of Lahore
5 Economy
6 Projects
7 Transportation
8 Demography
9 Culture
10 Parks and gardens
11 Education
12 Media
13 Sports
14 Famous People
15 Gallery
16 Sister cities
17 See also
18 References
19 External links History
1.1 Origins
1.2 Early rulers
1.3 History of Lahore
1.4 Sikh rule
1.5 British rule
1.6 The independence movement
1.7 Post-independence
2 Geography and climate
3 Civic Administration
3.1 Administrative towns[27]
3.2 Localities
3.3 Neighbourhoods
4 Walled City of Lahore
5 Economy
6 Projects
7 Transportation
8 Demography
9 Culture
10 Parks and gardens
11 Education
12 Media
13 Sports
14 Famous People
15 Gallery
16 Sister cities
17 See also
18 References
19 External links
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