Lahoris

Lahoris are residents and long-established inhabitants of Lahore, the capital city of the Punjab province in Pakistan. The term denotes not only people born there but those who identify with the city’s distinctive urban culture, heritage, and traditions.

Lahori culture is characterized by a rich culinary scene, literary and artistic life, and a blend of Punjabi and Mughal influences. The city is known for its vibrant street food, traditional music, poetry, and bazaars. The Lahori dialect of Punjabi, along with Urdu usage, is common in daily speech, and the city has a long-running tradition of newspapers, publishers, and theaters that contribute to its cultural profile.

Historically, Lahore has been a major political and cultural center under successive empires and regimes, including the Ghaznavids, the Mughal Empire, and the Sikh and British periods. This long history has contributed to a distinctive urban culture that Lahoris often associate with hospitality, festival food, architectural heritage, and a strong sense of city identity.

Economically, Lahore is a major hub in Pakistan, with significant activity in textiles, information technology, publishing, and media. The city hosts large educational institutions, hospitals, and research centers, making it a center of learning and professional life in the region.

The Lahori community is diverse, including various Punjabi subgroups as well as people from other backgrounds. The diaspora of Lahoris is present in many countries, with notable communities in the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, and the United States.