Sant Nagar

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Sant Nagar (Urdu: سنت نگر) is part of the Islampura neighbourhood of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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Krishan Nagar, Lahore

Krishan Nagar is part of the Islampura neighbourhood of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. In the 1930s during British Raj, the development of middle class localities in Lahore started to change and areas like Krishan Nagar and Sant Nagar were established. They were planned as geometrical in layout and had parks, sewage and drinking water facilities. The houses of the rooms in these areas were high like British bungalows. These housing areas were an improved version of the old architecture of Lahore. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, the Hindu residents migrated to India. The area became mainly a residential quarter, heavily populated with Muslims. In 1992, after repeated protests from Muslims groups, Krishan Nagar and Sant Nagar were merged and renamed Islampura or 'Islam Town' to accurately reflect its demographic composition. However, it is still largely referred to by its former name similar to many other localities of Lahore such as Dharampura, Bhalla Stop.

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Hailey College of Commerce

Hailey College of Commerce is a constituent undergraduate and postgraduate college of the University of the Punjab in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Established on 4 March 1927, it is the oldest specialized institution of commerce in Asia. It was first situated on the university's old campus and was relocated to its new campus in 1981. The college serves approximately 3000 students with a permanent faculty of 37.

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Tomb of Anarkali

The Tomb of Anarkali is an octagonal 16th-century Mughal monument in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Historic Site Landmark

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Punjab Archives

The Punjab Archives is a repository of the non-current historical and cultural records of South Asia, located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was established in 1924 under British Punjab and is currently under the jurisdiction of the Government of Punjab, Pakistan. The records date back to the 17th century and cover the pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence era in the Punjab region. The archival holdings number more than seven million files of unique documents and rare books. These records officially belong to the Government of Punjab, dating back to the year 1629. Its mission is to drive openness, cultivate public participation and make them available to Government officials. The access to the record will be expanded to general public through a system of nation-wide digitization. It was established in 1924 by Lt. Colonel H. L. O. Garret under the British administration of Punjab and then inherited by the Government of Punjab, following Pakistan's independence.

Government

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PIA Planetarium, Lahore

The PIA Planetarium, Lahore is a planetarium near Chauburji in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is operated by Pakistan International Airlines and was inaugurated in 1987 as the airline's second planetarium in Pakistan, after the Karachi planetarium. The complex includes a domed projection hall and a static aircraft display.

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History

In the 1930s during British Raj, the development of middle class localities in Lahore started to change and areas like Sant Nagar were established. They were planned as geometrical in layout and had parks, sewage and drinking water facilities. The houses of the rooms in these areas were high like British bungalows. These housing areas were an improved version of the old architecture of Lahore. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, the Hindu residents migrated to India. The area became mainly a residential quarter, heavily populated with Muslims. In 1992, after repeated protests from Muslims groups, Sant Nagar and Krishan Nagar were merged and renamed Islampura. However, it is still often referred to by its former name similar to many other localities of Lahore.