20 December 2009, 10:10 am
Lahore and Karachi are two mega poles of Pakistan city life styles are differ at many levels. Karachi on the other hand has extended so much. Karachi called the city of light and Lahore called lively city. Lahore is the capital of Punjab. It is the second most colonized city in Pakistan. There is rich cultural heritage and is also recognized as a bench of learning and education in the subcontinent. In Karachi the living spaces are load on top of each other, the demand for be located in them is so high that the rent and protection and maintain charges run into the tens of thousands. Contrasting Lahore, where even a first floor portion of comparable floor space is not that attractive. Lahore is a very lively city. It is also called “The Heart of Pakistan”. It is considered as the capital of culture, art and festivities in Pakistan and is known for traditional hospitality and the warm-heartedness of its people. “Lahore is Lahore” is a very popular and a traditional response given by Lahoris (people of Lahore), when they are asked to describe the charms of their enticing city.
In addition to its rich culture, it is also a hub of economic commotion. The city is the leading software producing and exporting city in the country. It hosts many industries and businesses including textile units, chemical factories, banks and hotels. It is also known as the city of colleges owing to the presence of the large number of educational institutions in the city. Lahore is the city of "lively hearted" people in Pakistan, This city is also known as city of colleges. The culture and heritage of Lahore is very rich.
There are many famous markets and bazaars in Lahore, where tourists love to make shopping and purchase lots of quality products ate very reasonable prices. Food of Lahore also has a significant repute all around the world because of its yummy and mouth watering taste.
In Modern period now it is declared’ Lahore is indeed the Heart of Pakistan with its ever green gaiety. If you go to any area of the city you will find shops open for Juices, milk, milk items, fruits, paan, cigarettes, fish, tikka, paratha, naan and for many daisy items of foods. There is always a hustle and bustle of devotees at the shrines paying their love to the saintly men who are extremely successful in getting the non Muslim to the fold of Islam. You may always found some political or social activity in some part of great city, which proves its heart beat. Any movement in country takes sprint from this fabulous city. People visiting this marvelous city always receive a warm welcome from it’s natives, who are very truly called “Zinda Dalan-e-Lahore Bearing many fascinating historical monuments, marvelous places, Lively people, delicious and spicy typical foods, colorful culture and festivals, arts and crafts, green pleasant lawns and gardens political and social activities, it’s true to believe in Punjabi statement “Jinhay Lhore nahin waikhiya oh Jamiya hey nahin”.
Karachi feels like a sophisticated. The Karachi populace who have visited Lahore from time to time feel that the pace of life is more fast back home and the latter city gives a laid back appearance. However ask any zinda dilane Lahori and they will verify that when it comes to hulla gulla they can rock the socks of Karachi peoples. Karachi is count up among the biggest cities of the world, which is not because of its sheer size but because of the number of people it houses and the amount of diversity it cherishes, it is indeed, a true metropolitan city. Karachi is located in the southern part of Pakistan. It has over the years, served as the main business hub of Pakistan. With an official population of about 10 million, Karachi is the most crowded city of the country. However, some statisticians put the population approximate to be over 20 million.
Karachi, being the business hub generates 70% of the revenues for the country, with that percentage of revenue generation; you can expect majority of the industries to be situated in the city. This has resulted in a huge amount of human inflow from other cities that make their way to Karachi in order to earn a living or in the rouse of a better future. All this has been too much for the city, which has effected in the increase of traffic jams, noise pollution, air pollution and to other environmental issues.
Karachi has a lot to offer to its citizens compared with the little problems that come with it. Being a business hub, life is fast rated. Time travels faster than a bullet and within no time a day comes to an end. For those who are able to pace themselves with the fast life, the city has a huge amount of attractions to offer. Not many cities around the globe have beaches within the city itself, Karachi though has been blessed with them. Going to the Clifton beach is not less than going to a carnival, local food stalls and foreign food chains are present to satisfy your hunger needs. If you are not hungry, then you can enjoy a ride of camel or horse. And if this doesn't suit your taste, then you can simply roam around the beach and enjoy the cool winds while the huge flood lights shower their light on the mighty beach creating a must see effect on the sea waves. This surely must be satisfactory, but then that's the difference, Karachi doesn't just satisfy, it delights! Port fountain, which is regarded as the third tallest fountain in the world is a treat to watch at night. In addition, Bagh Ibn-i-Qasim, which is officially regarded as the largest park of the country resides just in front of the beach and caters to a huge amount of visitors.
A phenomenon that is unique to the Karachi way of life is that of the Sunday Bazaar. One may argue that there are vendors who set up shop every Sunday in other locales of Pakistan, yet no such marketplace can be quite compared to the weekly "event" that takes place in the DHA area of Karachi. This low-scale and open shopping mall attracts buyers and bargain hunters in a huge multitude that rivals the crowds of a sporting event. And it's not just the ones whose purse strings have tightened but people from every strata of society that throng to the venue in thousands. Moreover so, it is mostly the gaari and kothi log that dominate the narrow passage ways among the hundreds of close knit stalls that comprise this bazaar. Some even dress up to come to this place and I am not talking about the aunties and housewives but entire families and even teenagers. One happens to come across the same people that one may have socialized with at last night's wedding function/GT, buying the dirt cheap clothing or domestic wares. Girls and young women especially frequent this temporary marketplace, and dressed casually in western attire feel quite comfortable in meandering amongst the shops. It is quite apparent that they don't have to face the stinging stares that females in similar situations have to withstand in Lahore.
It's true that Lahori folk are quite capable of going wild and overboard when it comes to fun and games but take a back seat when it comes to routine life. With a unit of domestic helpers at their bidding, many in Lahore's upscale communities are leading a sedentary lifestyle especially the ones who have reaped the rewards of the real estate boom.
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