Explanation

• Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is credited with giving the title “Zinda Dilan-e-Lahore” to the people of Lahore.
• The phrase means “the lively-hearted people of Lahore.”
• Lahore is famous for its cultural traditions, hospitality, festivals, and lively social life.

Last verified on 29-10-2026

Explanation

• Multan is known as the City of Saints, the City of Sufis.
• It is a major center for blue pottery and historic shrines.
• Due to its many Sufi shrines and mystics.

Additional information:

• Province: Punjab, Pakistan
• Located on: Chenab River
• Population Rank: 7th largest city in Pakistan
• Union Councils: 4

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Karachi is known as the "City of Lights" in Pakistan.
• This nickname in the 1960s and 1970s for its vibrant nightlife
• It is the largest city in Pakistan
• Known as the 'Economic Hub of Pakistan'.

Last updated on 11-02-2026

Explanation

• Ancient traditional name: Lavapuri (لاواپوری) or Lava-kot.
• Founder (legendary): Prince Lava (Loh).
• Father: Lord Rama.
• Source: Hindu epic Ramayana.

Note: Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni officially named the city Mahmoodpur in 1021 CE after his conquest, but it was a temporary political renaming that did not erase its ancient roots.

Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Faisalabad is the third-largest city in Pakistan by population
• Settled: 1890
• Former name: Lyallpur
• Founded by: James Broadwood Lyall
• Named after: Faisal of Saudi Arabia

Here is a list of the ten largest cities in Pakistan by population:

1. Karachi
2. Lahore
3. Faisalabad
4. Rawalpindi
5. Gujranwala
6. Multan
7. Hyderabad
8. Peshawar
9. Islamabad (Capital city)
10. Quetta

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Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026