Gulberg, Lahore

For other uses, see Gulberg (disambiguation).

Gulberg
گلبرگ
Tehsil
The Kalma Chowk leading to Gulberg Boulevard
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
City districtLahore

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, upscale businesses and a vibrant night life with bustling restaurants.[3] 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.[4][5]

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 its dazzling MM Alarm Road and Liberty Park.

In recent years, development has skyrocketed as towering buildings are being erected to accommodate the growing population and foreign investments through businesses.[3] 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 entwined 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 the rest of Lahore.

Neighborhoods

  • 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

  1. ^ "Gulberg, Lahore" (PDF). The Punjab Gazette, Government of the Punjab website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Gulberg Town". City Government Lahore website. Archived from the original on 23 April 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Home - Central Business District". cbdpunjab.gov.pk website. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  4. ^ Imran Gabol (21 May 2025). "Rs340m Eid-i-Milad illuminations raise 'transparency' concerns (in Gulberg Zone and 8 other zones of Lahore Metropolitan Area)". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 11 July 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  5. ^ AMSHE (26 July 2015). "Discovering 'posh' food with a 'health-conscious' Khwaja". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 19 November 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2026.

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