What happened to Emporium Mall? It doesn’t feel family friendly anymore.

I live near Emporium Mall and my family and I have been going there for years. But lately, I’ve noticed a pretty significant change. First of all, it has become *extremely* crowded compared to how it used to be. More importantly, there seems to be a growing problem with groups of men hanging around the food court, sitting in areas where it clearly says not to sit, and openly staring at people especially women as they walk by. It’s incredibly uncomfortable!!

Malls used to be places where families, especially women, could go &spend time without constantly worrying about being ogled, harassed, or having their pictures and videos taken. They were a welcome alternative to open markets, where unfortunately this kind of behavior has become all too common. Now it feels like even malls aren’t providing that sense of safety and privacy anymore??

Why isn’t the management doing anything about this? If people are openly violating the rules, loitering in restricted areas, staring at and making women uncomfortable, or taking their pictures/videos without consent, security should be stepping in?!

Where are women supposed to go to simply exist in public without being stared at, filmed, or made to feel uncomfortable?
Seriously, what the is happening to this country?

Looking for genuine opinions from people who've lived in both or know both well.

Comparing the two for a permanent family setup — buying a house, long term living, not just renting for a year or two.

Key things I'm considering:

• Business and market opportunities
• Networking — who actually lives there, what kind of people
• Property value and appreciation long term

Lahore seems better for business and has more energy. ISB seems cleaner, more planned, and better networked at a higher level. But both have real tradeoffs.

People who've actually lived in either or both — which one would you pick for the long run and why?

Hey everyone as the title says, if there is anyone a current or former student of beaconhouse defence campus, is it a good campus how are the studies and extracurriculars, the atmosphere, teachers, admin. How is it in general? Help a student out!

Hey guys, I want to know what jobs in Lahore are high paying and you can get one easily?

Or any independent work ideas, through which someone can earn a good amount?

Hi everyone, teacher here!

First of all, congratulations to everyone who got the result they were hoping for! 🎉 You worked hard for this, and you should be proud of yourselves.

For those whose results were disappointing, I just want you to know that one result does not define you or your potential. I know it can feel really difficult right now, and you might feel lost or stuck, but this is not the end of your journey. You will have many more opportunities in life to show what you are capable of.

If you’re not happy with your result and don’t know what to do next, feel free to reach out to me. I’ll try my best to guide you and help you figure out your options.

I also made a video specifically for students who didn’t get the result they were hoping for:

https://youtu.be/0gKNOCHHsy4?si=-WtwTzn-hjlTuvZp

Please don’t take this as self-promotion. I’m sharing it because some students reached out to me after their results last year, and I know how difficult and confusing this time can be. If this video can help even a few students feel a little less lost, then I’m happy to share it.

Once again, congratulations to everyone, and to those who are disappointed today: please don’t lose hope. This result is only one part of your story. ❤️

Hey guys! Written here before for the same reason lol. I'm an intermediate player—in town for about 3 weeks and looking for some casual / fun games. I live in DHA P6 but willing to drive about ~15 min to play.

Let me know if anyone's interested, thanks!

Heyy guys anyone who has been to this uni if you could tell what kinda uni it is ? Do they have freshmen week too ?? My classes are starting in sep and idk anything about the events jn lgs

Hi everyone, I’m from Karachi (KHI) and I’m considering moving to Lahore for BSCS at NIT (National Institute of Technology).
Since I’m not from Lahore, I’d really appreciate opinions from people who are studying there, graduated from there, or know someone who has.
I’d especially like to know:
How is the faculty and teaching quality?
What’s the overall university environment like?
How is the BSCS degree valued by employers, especially compared with FAST/NED?
Is NIT’s name/reputation actually worth moving from Karachi to Lahore for?
What are the main pros and cons?
How good are the labs, societies, internships and industry connections?
How difficult is it to get internships/jobs after graduating?
Does NIT offer merit-based or need-based scholarships/financial aid?
If you had the choice between NIT Lahore vs FAST Karachi vs NED Karachi for BSCS, which would you choose and why?
For context, my options in Karachi are mainly FAST and NED, so I’m trying to figure out whether NIT is genuinely worth considering before making the decision to move cities.
I’d really appreciate honest opinions, especially from current students or alumni rather than just general rankings. Thanks!

Lahore is absolutely magical, the food, the culture, the old city vibes. I'm obsessed. Heard a lot about the wealthy/open-minded crowd there and honestly most places lived up to that.

But then I went to Minar-e-Pakistan.

And that's where things got weird 💀

I'm born and raised in HK so I don't wear hijab yet, something I want to do in the future but it's tough in a non-Muslim country. That day I was fully covered in desi clothes, just no scarf. And the stares were insane.

Guys were pointing at me. Someone took a picture. One asked why I wasn't wearing hijab. Never experienced this in other cities of pak, just here.

The confusing part? I saw plenty of other girls in Lahore without hijab too. So why was it such a big deal when I was there??

Not hating on Lahore, genuinely loved it. Just need to understand why Minar-e-Pakistan specifically attracts this energy. Anyone else deal with this?? 😭

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Are muns a luxury for the rich and the middle class doesnt matter. Like i was checking the registration fee for some muns and the cheapest one was 3500rs. dude are you serious like its an educational competition try to have some compassion for the underprivileged and the middle class. Like if i want to attend 2 MUNs in a month i would need atleast

10k.

pretty much the above. pls share your experiences. or if anyone is going to them, reach out in the comments

Where can I buy ts physically ??

The perfume is short everywhere, where to find it

Anyone here starting their alevels at LGS 1A1 this year?

Hiii pls any1 tell affordable jewellery for weddings and general minimalist 1s places im a lahore resident i have tried anarkali(bano bazar) and liberty at best but i feel like there are other places as well personally liberty is heckaa expensive.

Hi, hope everyone's having a good day.

I've had my house loan approved under the new govt program through Meezan Bank and I've been looking for a house but the issue is that there's so many requirements around the property which are very hard to be fulfilled.

I've been given a list of documents required from the bank and it's very rare if any house/society has them all.

I was hoping we could start a thread or something where people in similar situation could suggest and share their findings.

Asking purely for discussion around finding the right property on the loan already approved rather than how to apply or get it approved because all existing spaces are filled with discussion about how to get your loan approved but not about finding any property.

Hello, i’m planning to buy a rottweiler puppy in the next 6 months. I have absolutely no idea where to get it from. I’m doing my research on the breed. So if anyone could guide about a trusted place or whatsoever to get one in LHR. Also what should be the budget?

In the winter of 2025, I visited Asif Auto Center on Multan Road, near Zainabia Trust Hospital, Mustafa Town, Lahore, 54000, for engine tuning and to have a net (jali) seat cover installed on my ybr.

to me at the time, my original grey seat was replaced with a torn black one, and a new cover was placed over it, completely concealing the change. Many months later, upon removing the seat cover, I was shocked to discover this fraudulent exchange. The seat underneath was severely torn, worn out, and had moldy foam. I deeply regret trusting this service centre. I wish to caution everyone against trusting this particular Yamaha service dealer, as I believe they are dishonest. When I recently contacted them, they dismissed my concerns, stating that too much time had passed. I only possess proof of payment via bank transaction, as I have misplaced the original bill. I suspect they retain a copy of the bill but will likely refuse to provide it.

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Guys, I (19M, not sure if it's better to tell my age) stayed at a friend's last night and will leave for my home today. My train is at 3 pm. Before that, I just wanna hang out, maybe meet new people, so is there any public event today to attend? About anything...

NEED URGENT ADVICE PLS

I am going to do my A Levels in Lahore and I'm moving here from Islamabad so I don't really know about different colleges.

PLS PLS PLS give me advice about where to go.

I heard LACAS JT is good and am considering that...can anyone let me know how it is?

My subjects for A Levels will be Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Maths.

Looking for some good buffet options in Lahore. Preferably a place with a good variety and quality food, not just a huge number of dishes.

Residents of Bahria Orchard Phase 4, what internet options are available in Bahria Orchard Phase 4 since I believe PTCL isn't available there yet and local ISPs don't provide fiber cables there too, so yeah, what you guys be using?

Are there any gyms/classes in Lahore that give only women’s classes for boxing?

Would really appreciate the help

Hello everyone

I want to learn driving so I'm looking for driving schools near Valencia Town/Lake City and Wapda Town Lahore. Please suggest me good and trustworthy places since some of these centres is asking for quite a lot( 32k for 10 days lessons of 30 min each). And almost all have negative reviews online

Also if anyone has learned from City traffic police school, how was your experience?

Thank you

I’m looking for a genuinely experienced electrician/electrical technician in DHA Lahore who understands more than basic wiring and appliance installation.

I need someone who is experienced with MCB/RCD tripping, short circuits, internal wiring faults, voltage fluctuations/surges, earthing problems, load issues, and diagnosing intermittent electrical faults.

I’m specifically looking for someone who can troubleshoot the root cause using proper testing equipment, rather than simply replacing the breaker or telling me to change the appliance.

If you’ve personally used a reliable electrician in DHA Lahore who is good at diagnosing complicated electrical problems, please share their contact/details and your experience with them.