January 24, 2021
The news of Lahore deputy commissioner’s proposal to rename Liberty Chowk as Rainbow Square hasn’t sat well with the Lahoris, especially those with a critical eye on the architectural and monumental value of the design of landmark buildings
The Liberty Roundabout. Photo by Rahat Dar
It won’t be wrong to say that Lahore has always been a favourite with the authorities. It is also no secret that the city has the best bridges, infrastructure and accessible markets there are in the entire country. It is home to some of the most beautiful roads such as The Mall and Canal Road. It is, therefore, all the more important that the upkeep of the city is well taken care of. Incidentally, not much that is happening on this front is agreeable.
January 24, 2021
Allegations of corruption, illegal foreign funding, and nepotism are flying from both sides. With the Broadsheet scandal adding another twist, the political atmosphere is more charged than ever
Photo by Rahat Dar
The political temperature is not showing any signs of cooling down. Allegations of corruption, foreign funding and nepotism are being continuously exchanged by the government and the opposition parties. Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the ten-party opposition alliance, some political analysts say, is trying to win over certain state institutions. Some say that opposition parties have successfully dragged Imran Khan into their crease where his claim of being corruption-free is no longer effective.
January 17, 2021
At first, the tabdeeli-inspired Lahoris failed to understand what the noise made by the so-called Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was all about
The opposition parties showed their power at Minar-i-Pakistan. Photo by Rahat Dar
The Lahoris have a clear view on every issue in the world. If they savour
siri paye,
chanay pathooray, or
qeemay walay naan, there’s no stopping them from relishing the tasty local cuisine, not even the high amounts of bad cholesterol in the food. But today, in political terms, they have reached a point where they find themselves at the crossroads; not knowing whether to cling to the promises of
January 17, 2021
Dabistan-i-Iqbal recently began putting out content on YouTube and increased their presence on social media. The idea, according to its founder curator, is to bring Iqbal’s true philosophy before the public, which may “not be possible on official and conventional forums”
Photo: Rahat Dar
Anyone using internet must have come across Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s poetry on various websites and social media forums. Unfortunately, you also often find verses that are wrongly attributed to Iqbal. In order to counter any incorrect or fake attribution, Dabistan-i-Iqbal recently began putting out content on the web. As a result, we got an active and authentic source where verified information about all aspects of Iqbal’s personal life, ambitions and works is available.
January 17, 2021
The current mess is attributed to the Punjab government’s political motives and the LWMC’s lack of planning ahead of the expiration of contracts of the Turkish companies, Ozpak and Albayrak, on December 31
The situation in North Lahore, the Walled City and other congested, middle- and lower-middle class localities is even worse. Photos by Rahat Dar
Lack of planning on the part of the Punjab government as well as the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has turned the city of gardens into a stinking and unhygienic place to live in. Heaps of garbage lying unattended for days on end are on view in almost every locality of Lahore, even on the important arteries of the city where VVIP movements take place routinely.