Gulberg, Lahore
Gulberg گلبرگ | |
|---|---|
The Kalma Chowk leading to Gulberg Boulevard | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| City District | Lahore |
Gulberg (Urdu, Punjabi: گلبرگ) is an administrative zone in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] It forms one of the 10 zones of the Lahore Metropolitan Area.[2] Gulberg is known for being Lahore's Central Business District (CBD Punjab) with multiple high-rises, upsacle businesses and a vibrant night life with bustling restaurants.[3][4] It is located within the Lahore Metropolitan Area and serves as a gateway between the more suburban societies of Lahore such as Johar Town and the more posh living and culture of the Cantonment and DHA Phases. Gulberg is considered one of the posh areas of Lahore.[5][6] Gulberg is also considered to be one of the most exclusive residential places in Lahore and acts as a financial powerhouse.
The name "Gulberg" is a combination of the Persian "Gul" (flower) and a Punjabi inflection of the Persian word "bagh", meaning an open park. Gulberg was famous in the past for large gardens, hence the name.
It hosts as Lahore's foremost hub for businesses with multiple tall buildings and skyscrapers such as Askari Tower, Monal Tower, Indigo Heights and more. Many Lahorites find it a haven for local and foreign cuisine. It also contains Pakistan's major sports complex having Pakistan's largest cricket stadium, the Gaddafi Stadium, the hockey stadium and athletics stadium. Gulberg also plays as a major role in the economy of Lahore, such as malls hotels, businesses, restaurants and IT based in the town and it's dazzling MM Alarm Road and Liberty Park.[7] In recent years, development has skyrocketed as towering buildings are being erected to accommodate the growing population and foreign investments through businesses.[8] Educational institutes such as the Foreman Christian College (FC College) alongside others form the bulwark of education within the zone.
Gulberg's main boulevard is a 3.7km signal free corridor laden with electronic posters and neon lights entiwned together depicting the Lahori culture. The light posts and a stunning green belt with wide roads are surrounded by high rises. The main attractions surrounding are the Liberty Market, MM Alarm Road, Hafeez Center and the CBD Punjab District, which has replaced the now defunct Walton Airstrip. The alleys contain aesthetic cafes and restaurants with the streets having a clean posh look: a different look from rest of Lahore.[9]
Neighbourhoods
- Railway Colony (UC 31)
- Daras Barey Mian (UC 32)
- Bibi Pak Daman (UC 75)
- Garhi Shahu (UC 76)
- Zaman Park (UC 96)
- Al Hamra (UC 95)
- Gulberg (UC 97)
- Makkah (UC 98)
- Naseerabad (UC 99)
- Garden Town (UC 126)
- Model Town (UC 127)
- Faisal Town (UC 128)
- Liaqatabad (UC 129)
- Kot Lakhpat (UC 130)
- Pindi Rajputan (UC 131)
See also
References
- ^ "Gulberg, Lahore" (PDF). The Punjab Gazette, Government of the Punjab website. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Gulberg Town". City Government Lahore website. Archived from the original on 23 April 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Central business district", Wikipedia, 22 March 2025, retrieved 26 March 2025
- ^ "Home - Central Bussiness Distric". www.cbdpunjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (5 October 2024). "Police heavily barricade Lahore to thwart PTI's protest plan". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ AMSHE (26 July 2015). "Discovering 'posh' food with a 'health-conscious' Khwaja". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ "Gulberg Lahore - Zameen.com". www.zameen.com. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ "Home - Central Bussiness Distric". www.cbdpunjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ Ali, Mamoon (2 June 2021). "Main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore Route Guide". A blog about real estate, lifestyle and tourism in Pakistan | Zameen Blog. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
External links
- "Gulberg, Lahore" (Map). Google Maps.