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Lahore

Memories, moments, and stories connected to Lahore.

2016 (July 15)

🫂 One Last Nihari: Saying Goodbye to Jalal Uddin and Waris Nihari House

The last time I would ever sit across from Jalal Uddin at Waris Nihari House, and the last time I would ever taste that Nihari at the source.

Anarkali

Mid-1980s to Mid-1990s

🎼 Ken's Music, Off-Beat Music, and TDK Cassettes: Custom Playlists and Music Collection of my teens that defined my music "choice”

The tactile ritual of curating custom "choice" cassettes at iconic Lahore spots like Ken's Music and Off-Beat defined the musical backdrop of my teen and college years.

Lahore, Pakistan

1987 (September 17–18)

🛤️ Mehboob, Aamir & Wasi: The 10-Mile Walk - Trekking the Railway Tracks Back to Lahore

My childhood friends' trip to Lahore became a legendary adventure after an unexpected, grueling ten-mile walk back from Jallo Park along the railway tracks in the summer heat.

102 N, Samanabad, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · Lahore Railway Station, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · Jallo Park, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · Lahore Fort, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan