About Lahore
The people of Lahore, when they want to emphasize the uniqueness of their town say "Lahore is Lahore". The traditional capital of Punjab for a thousand years, it had been the cultural center of Northern India extending from Peshawar to New Delhi. This preeminent position it holds in Pakistan as well. Lahore is the city of poets, artists and the center of film industry. It has the largest number of educational institutions in the country and some of the finest gardens in the continent.
The city as we know it today, reached its peak of glory during the Moghul rulers, especially in the reign of Akbar the Great, who made it his capital. His son, Jehangir, is buried in its outskirts and his mausoleum is one of the places frequented by tourists and Lahorites alike. Close by is the mausoleum of the famous Moghul Empress, Nur Jehan, who is known for introducing the rose plant and for initiating several cultural movements in the Sub-Continent.
Akbar the Great held his Court In Lahore for 14 years from 1584 to 1598, and built the Lahore Fort, as well as the city walls which had 12 gates. Some of these still survive. Jehangir and Shah Jehan, the builders of the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Shalamar Gardens in Srinagar and Lahore, built palaces and tombs. The last great Moghul Emperor, Aurangzeb (1838 - 1707) built Lahore's most famous monument, the great Badshahi Mosque. At that time the river Ravi, which now lies a few miles away from Lahore, touched the ramparts of the Fort and the Mosque. A stream still flaws there and is known as the"Old River". The Sikhs ruled it in the 18th and 19th centuries, and though it was their capital, they had a habit of damaging the Muslim monuments and took little interest in gardens. It is said that they took enough marble from the Moghul monuments of Lahore to build the Golden Temple at Amratsar twice over. Most of the gems that decorated the palaces and the forts were also taken out.
The city as we know it today, reached its peak of glory during the Moghul rulers, especially in the reign of Akbar the Great, who made it his capital. His son, Jehangir, is buried in its outskirts and his mausoleum is one of the places frequented by tourists and Lahorites alike. Close by is the mausoleum of the famous Moghul Empress, Nur Jehan, who is known for introducing the rose plant and for initiating several cultural movements in the Sub-Continent.
Akbar the Great held his Court In Lahore for 14 years from 1584 to 1598, and built the Lahore Fort, as well as the city walls which had 12 gates. Some of these still survive. Jehangir and Shah Jehan, the builders of the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Shalamar Gardens in Srinagar and Lahore, built palaces and tombs. The last great Moghul Emperor, Aurangzeb (1838 - 1707) built Lahore's most famous monument, the great Badshahi Mosque. At that time the river Ravi, which now lies a few miles away from Lahore, touched the ramparts of the Fort and the Mosque. A stream still flaws there and is known as the"Old River". The Sikhs ruled it in the 18th and 19th centuries, and though it was their capital, they had a habit of damaging the Muslim monuments and took little interest in gardens. It is said that they took enough marble from the Moghul monuments of Lahore to build the Golden Temple at Amratsar twice over. Most of the gems that decorated the palaces and the forts were also taken out.
Pearl Continental Tower is a building under construction in Lahore, Pakistan. The project was proposed by the Pearl Continental hotels and resorts. It is a 6 star hotel situated in the heart of Lahore, and is expected to be completed in 2010 boasting world-class facillities. The construction cost is 80 mil US$ (PR 3 bil). The estimated height of the building is 168 m (550 ft.). The hotel extension plan will be completed in just 20 months with a cost of $50 million. The 42-storey building has been planned after the district government decision to relax rules set for the height of hotel building. The current PC building in Lahore is 33.5 m (110 feet) high while the new building will be 152 m (500-foot) tall.
Designed by: M/S NESPAK + Nayyar Ali Dada & Assosiates (NADA). Developers: Expo Lahore (Pvt) Limited (ELPL). Status: Under Construction. Contractors: M/s SKB, M/s Shalimar Construction Company and M/s Guarantee Engineers. Height: 60/25 Storeys. Location: Johar Town Lahore.
New LDA plaza (40 stories) coming soon on Jail road Lahore
Shopping Floors: 7. Appartment Floors: 8. Office Floors: 12. Parking Floors: 4. Total Floors Above Ground: 31. Location: Diagnol to Pace, Next to Gulberg Centre, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore/Pakistan
Pace Circle : Ideally located in the metropolitan city of Lahore, Pace Circle is a landmark initiative being undertaken by Pace Pakistan Limited. The project comprises of an international grand luxury hotel (Hyatt Regency) a world-class shopping mall, state-of-the-art apartment building and a modern office block. Located at a prime residential and commercial area of Cantonment, Lahore (opposite Allama Iqbal International Airport), Pace Circle is to be supervised by a blend of top national and international architects and construction firms. Highest international standards will be employed to ensure quality construction and state-of-the-art finishes within an aggressive time frame. Pace Circle, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday December 19, 2006 and scheduled completion time frame of three years This project is being developed by Pace’s associated company namely Pace Barka Properties Limited.
Project: Sheikh Zayed Centre, Lahore. Location: Ferozepur Road, Lahore. Maximum Height: 60+ Storeys. Maximum Area: 91 Kanals. Appartment Floors:20-25 (3 Towers). Parking Capacity: 4,000 vehicles in 4 basements. Status: Under Construction. Developers: Taavun (Pvt.) Ltd. - a JV between Dhabi Group of UAE & Govt. of the Punjab
Pace Towers: Project Overview Pace Pakistan Limited brings you Pace Towers – a new concept in luxury living. A glance into the future of Lahore, Pace Towers is a unique initiative in Pakistan of a luxurious, international standaRoad, high-rise living experience. Situated in the heart of Lahore, Gulberg, Pace Towers offers a distinct blend of time-honoured design and modern day features and amenities. Features and Amenities A luxurious lifestyle from the breathtaking views and lavish design, refined elegance of the corporate suites and luxury apartments, Pace Towers is a living experience incomparable to any in Pakistan. Enriched with ceramic and wooden floors, each apartment will have a spacious drawing and dining room, a separate television lounge, a designer kitchen with imported fixtures, en-suite bathrooms with Jacuzzi’s…all lending to a unique and sophisticated living environment. Exclusive Features Complementing the luxury experience, Pace Towers also offers a host of features and amenities which include a modern recreational centre for residents only. Facilities Include A family and children’s swimming pool, a fine quality café, a heath Club and gymnasium with modern up-to-date equipment, a 24 hour medical and convenience store, in-house laundry facilities and a multi-purpose business centre. Standby generators, high-speed elevators, fire detection and alarm systems and 24 hour security service guarantee your safety and comfort at all times.
