Tue, 21-Oct-2025

The rite of spring

rite of spring

LAHORE: Weather plays an indispensable role in motivating and putting one’s mood in a positive direction. Spring is that time of the year in which our ecosystem and atmosphere goes through a massive weather transition. During this season, the celebratory festival known as Jashn-e-Baharan is held at Jilani Park every year. This spring festival involves … Read more

Cleaning the Ravi

Ravi

LAHORE: The historic city of Lahore and its association with the Ravi River dates back centuries. The Walled City and the Mughal monuments of Lahore — the Badshahi Mosque, the Lahore Fort, etc — were built around the river. The ‘Buddha Darya’ (old bed of Ravi) was where the river flowed when it passed adjacent … Read more

Preserving religious heritage

Walled City

LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) was established in 2012 and is known for restoration and preservation of some of the historical monuments of the Punjab capital. These include Shahi Hammam, Lahore Fort as well as other historical monuments and sites across the country. The WCLA has been recently assigned by the Auqaf … Read more