A joint venture of NESPAK and Nayyar Ali Dada has been appointed as the project consultant for providing designing and contract management for Lahore Expo Centre.

According to a press release here today, one billion rupee worth project spreading over 400 canals would be a world class exhibition center under a public-private partnership company Expo Lahore Private Limited.

The master plan of the project has already been prepared and approved by the Board of Directors, which is headed by the federal minister of state and commerce and chairman export promotion bureau.

The master plan includes four exhibition halls, each with an area of 6,000 square meters, a warehouse, a congress centre with auxiliary conference rooms and a cafeteria. Spaces have also been earmarked for a modern hotel a high rise office building called technology tower and a shopping mall with entertainment facilities.

The building and structure of the Lahore Expo Centre will have a unique character comparable to the latest facilities of global standard. Site investigations have already been completed and the first of the three contracts will soon be awarded to commence by next month. The completion period of the project is 24 months, the spokesman added.
http://epb.gov.pk/epb/jsp/epbdocs2004/EOIExpo.jpg

the construction began or not ????
if yes any update or picture ???

looks good

how can they make such a big project with just 1 billion ruppes, thats not even 10 million dollars, eden tower in gulberg cost one billion ruppes and its only 16 storys, plus in this project there making a few big things.

and is it possible to complete a 40 storey building in 24 months.

how can they make such a big project with just 1 billion ruppes, thats not even 10 million dollars, eden tower in gulberg cost one billion ruppes and its only 16 storys, plus in this project there making a few big things.

and is it possible to complete a 40 storey building in 24 months.

1 Billion rupees is just for the Exhibition Center which will be made by the Govt."The master plan includes four exhibition halls, each with an area of 6,000 square meters, a warehouse, a congress centre with auxiliary conference rooms and a cafeteria"

The tower and the hotel will be constructed by a private investor. For which EOI and RFQ have been invited.

Yes a 40 storey building can be made in 24 months (Hashoo group has said that they will complete PC tower within 20-24 months).

Any news about the construction of expo center?

^Its underconstruction and so is the hotel, dont know about the Technology Tower.

PHA Lahore has also started work on the land around the expo centre.

BTW The project is free from LDA rules, Technology Tower will have no problems with LDA.

The road leading to the Expo Centre is also under renovation these days. I think the road's name is Khayaban-e-Jinnah... It's a narrow road - only 2 lanes on each side with a service lane and a wide green belt in the middle. btw, a new Pizza Hut branch has opened nearby that road. :)

^^^^^^
yea, i have the picture, but in bad quality, its the largest in pakistan i heard. talking about pizza hut.

johar town was really a dustbin few years ago, they have really improved it.

^^^^^
i didnt get the location......where is this road....n all!!!

Techno, the Expo centre will have (almost) direct approaches from at least two different roads.
1) from Canal, this road certainly needs some uplifting - a new pizza hut branch has opened there (not sure if its the biggest in Pakistan - I wouldn't claim that).
2) from Johar Town main road (off Molana Showkat Ali Road), this road is currently under-going renovation - its still really narrow! isn't good! they should decrease the width of the green belt in the middle of the road. they can easily put an extra lane on each side! Anyhow, this road goes straight to Showkat Khanum Hospital and then towards Raiwind road. the road from the hospital to raiwind rd is a single road with two-way traffic with only two lanes. its name is Khayaban-e-Jinnah.

One of the approaches mentioned by huit is not direct approach. IInd direct approac would be from canal through a double road before bypass road. This road is in the middle of Suparco pulley and bypass shukat khanum road(still single road called death road these days). The road links canal with expo center. On one side of the road is J block and on the other side of the road lies H block. Still no construction activity on the site yet.

I think you missed (almost) in my last post. :)
anyhow, thanks... you seem to know the place well, do keep us posted.

oh one more thing, welcome to SSC!

well the construction has started on expo center, does anyone know wen construction on the 40 story tower and shopping mall starts

^ I'm not sure if it really has started... have you read that anywhere?

Very little activity on the site has begun. The construction company which has been awarded the contract is "Shalimar contruction Company". consultant is NEspak while designer is Nayyer Ali Dada. Land levelling has begun. But full time activity has not yet started.

This Expo is being laid repeatedly by the govt official for last 4 years. It may go on for ground breaking ceremonies and foundation stone laying practices for another dacade.

No Huma This time it seems very solid activity. No doubt very little but expected to take off very soon.

Tentative date of start of construction on site is 16-10-2005 (sunday). Const. company is expected to shift all necessary equipment on site till that date. foundation stone laying ceremony is also expected on that date.

wat will the construction be on, just the expo center or the whole project, im just waiting for the shopping mall and technology tower.

President Musharaf is going to lay foundation stone of the project tentatively on 16th of october. For this prepation are being made. In first phase two main halls shall be constructed. In 2nd Phase Shpppig mall & technology tower shall be construed on commercial basis. The project cost of first phase is 1000 million. All the money shall be provided by Govt. Out of 1000 m, 300m have already been released.

When Musharaaf will inaugrate this project? The given date is alreay over.

When Musharaaf will inaugrate this project? The given date is alreay over.
Have you heard of some thing called earthquake????

Due to earthquake formal inauguration ceremony delayed. Inspite of the fact the company had shifted its equipment on site. Roads are being construted around the center. Digging for foundations has not started yet.

what does this thing look like...because the building in the first thread already looks built?? and if that is it well...:(

i think making a new expo center is a waste of money cuz we hav one in karachi no offence on my lahori brothers and sisters :)

^^^ i think they build them so that each city can showcase its goods, and also so that they can hold trade fairs as such. every city should really have one. ;)

Contracts given for Expo Centre
LAHORE: M/s Shalimar Construction Company and M/s Guarantee Engineers have won the contracts for the construction of roads and infrastructure development and convention centre at the proposed Expo Centre in Lahore

According to a press statement, both the contractors have been mobilized and the development of Expo Lahore has begun. The management of Expo Lahore (Pvt) Limited (ELPL) is targeting to complete the project by December 2006, in order to host Expo 2007 in Lahore.

“We would definitely be able to demonstrate our cutting-edge infrastructure & world class service facilities at Lahore Expo Center, which meets the BOD expectations and would be able to successfully put Lahore on the global map for quality international trade fairs. All this will be possible because the management will be service & delivery driven,” Arif Mansur Khosa, COO of Expo Lahore (Pvt) Limited, said.

The government of Pakistan, realizing the importance of Expo Center in economic growth and prosperity of the region, in collaboration with the Punjab government has decided to set up this most modern international exhibition venue: Expo Lahore, in the fastest developing trade city of Lahore.

A joint stock company “Expo Lahore (Pvt.) Limited” (ELPL) was formed for the development of the state-of-the-art Expo Centre at Johar Town, Lahore.

Expo Lahore will be built on 400 Knals that will consist of four interlinked exhibition halls, each of about 62,000 square feet and a convention centre along with other ancillary buildings having a covered area of about 137,584 square feet.

No design of the proposed center has been put up for dispaly. Could you please confirm, whether the design has been finalised or still in embryonic stage.

Foundation laying cermony of The famous Lahore Expo centre is taking place today. Please follow the news print. Dawn
A step is being taken.........

I saw the design of the building in Today 13th March Jang and Dawn, it also has a 60 storey building with helipad near top floors like Burj Al Arab and Burj Al Islamabad.

Can someone plz post the rendering. plz.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4392/picture15du.jpg
http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/4489/picture23bj.jpg

Sorry for the poor quality

Sorry got pasted twice!

Thanks for posting Dallas1.

Also you guys can go to http://www.jang.net/jm and check pages 17 and 20 of today's (13th march 2006) newspaper for more information.

WOW!!! :O:O
That's an amazing building, looks like Lahore will finally have a very decent skyline :D

60 storeys is great news for any pakistani city.

so after Dhabi groups Hyatt hotel (55 story )and this skyscraper Lahore will have a real skyline.( but then again this will probably change design, go thru courts, ,change contracters and the rest of th BS associated with projects in pakistan) the harsh realities

looks good, but the shopping mall looks abit creepy.

skyline??
LEC is located miles n miles away from the cityz skyline. It would look really vague standing alone all 60 floors. It would have made a difference if it had been located on the Boulevard by improving the existing skyline!

Thanks for posting Dallas1.

Also you guys can go to http://www.jang.net/jm and check pages 17 and 20 of today's (13th march 2006) newspaper for more information.


thanks i will upload them in abit, but how do you zoom into the paper, cos the writing is to small and unreadable.

btw you know which pages its on in dawn.

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/6003/ec9vj.jpg

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3906/ec15rd.jpg

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1483/ec26ai.jpg

So that 60 Storey building is part of the Expo?

ok i fiqured it out. this is just an example of what they want it to look like. the expo center is being built. this tower and mall is future project( i.e want investers for it) in other words it aint gonna happen like port tower in karachi

What do you mean it aint going to happen like port tower of Karachi. Do you have any idea what you are talking about?

The port tower in Karachi was stalled because of investor/builder problems.

President Musharaf layed foundation stone of the project Expo Lahore today . I'm recoding the programme on the PTV WORLD UK right now on my DVD player ... I allso had one question in my mind how can they finish in Dec2006 but by listening to President Musharaf right now they said allso I dident belive this I did ask them 2 times is it going to be in Dec2006 are you sure they replied yes it is going to be ... President Musharaf then said he gov would help much as I can ...

Guy's if you want me to I can upload the dvd Video on here let me know ... great news :)

ok i fiqured it out. this is just an example of what they want it to look like. the expo center is being built. this tower and mall is future project( i.e want investers for it) in other words it aint gonna happen like port tower in karachi



were did you figure that out from?

IF YOU DNT HAVE FULL INFORMATION DONT SPREAD FALSE NEWS.

firstly port tower didnt happen because the investor backed out.

secondaly the designs here were made by naya ali dada who has been asked by the gov. to design this project as you can see in the corner it says SKB who will be the engineers and constructers for this project. they spent alot of money on it and you are saying they did it just to give an example, WHAT RUBBISH.

President Musharaf layed foundation stone of the project Expo Lahore today . I'm recoding the programme on the PTV WORLD UK right now on my DVD player ... I allso had one question in my mind how can they finish in Dec2006 but by listening to President Musharaf right now they said allso I dident belive this I did ask them 2 times is it going to be in Dec2006 are you sure they replied yes it is going to be ... President Musharaf then said he gov would help much as I can ...

Guy's if you want me to I can upload the dvd Video on here let me know ... great news :)


the construction on expo center was going on quite fast, so i belive it can be ready for expo 2007.

AND YES PLEASE UPLOAD THE VIDEO.

the construction on expo center was going on quite fast, so i belive it can be ready for expo 2007.

AND YES PLEASE UPLOAD THE VIDEO.


Yaar Pakboy it's going to be ready in Dec2006 :eek2: this year not Dec 2007
First I dident belive this myself but this is the truth in the Video President Musharaf said it clearly ... give me some website where I can upload this video anyone knows ?

thats what i heard Dec 2006--Not the 60 Storey building though

Yaar Pakboy it's going to be ready in Dec2006 :eek2: this year not Dec 2007
First I dident belive this myself but this is the truth in the Video President Musharaf said it clearly ... give me some website where I can upload this video anyone knows ?

use this, but you can upload only 120mb, so if its bigger you will have to break it up into more files.
http://www.justupit.com/

the construction on expo center was going on quite fast, so i belive it can be ready for expo 2007.


According to Mushy its going to be ready by December 2006 and will host EXPO PAKISTAN 2007.

I really donot find this 60-storey tower's design appealing... they should've done something like Zayed Centre.

Pakboy i got the video ready now i have edited it aswell but the website u gave me no good been waiting for 30min but it's not uploading my file !!!!!!!:( file size 46.8MB any other better website so i can upload this video for everyone ?

try these, in order:
http://www.speedyshare.com/

http://www.putfile.com/

http://www.upload.com/

sher-e-lahore as soon as you get the video uploaded tell us....im sure many of us want to see it...btw if you cant upload it there must be somebody here who knows how to upload and has a gmail account...jst email it....gmail can handle it....and the other person can upload it so that we could see it

guy's i have tryed uploading my video i have edited on here speedyshare , putfile , upload they all sux .. so what i did is uploaded it on google Beta upload video files ... right now i'm looking in to it the video quality not so good the reason is the dvd i did recored from PTV WORLD UK it's not leting me copy files from that dvd becouse its copy protected :( never mind but i did come up with the id i played the video on my pc then recored it with my webcam u can see it fine onces i do upload the video plz leave your feedback thank you ...

here is the video link guys enjoy and please leave the feedback .. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/439F57D5-8B1F-44AD-9E70-AA83DCD4A37A.htm

good show but to my surprise and most probably to everyones surprise, doesn't Dec 06 sound unrealistic?

Now that our friend has edited the video, are you sure you didn't edit the word 2006? hehe

Salam,

I love the 60-story building. I think it looks nice.

I have a feeling, however, that the promise of 2006 might not include this office building. It may just be the expo-center halls/small buildings around etc. The main office building and/or mall may not be "technically" a part of expo-center, however it may be a part of the over-all project.

So one may wonder, if promise of 2006 include a 60-story building..

Peace.

Note: Mush says it will be completed by 2006 except for the BEAUTY project. Maybe by the beauty project he means the 60 storey tower.

it is quite obvious by 2006 he means the expo center.

the towers and mall would probly take 2 years.

good show but to my surprise and most probably to everyones surprise, doesn't Dec 06 sound unrealistic?

Now that our friend has edited the video, are you sure you didn't edit the word 2006? hehe

nahi yaar I dident edit any words :) yeh it was hard to belive but if u listen to it President Mussharf said the tower not everything but still that is quick :runaway: it's good to know may Allah keep Pakistan shining like a star ... Ameen ..

Vedio Link to the Expo Center Lahore ... http://videos.streetfire.net/video/...A83DCD4A37A.htm

one more video link same video but with google this time check it out guys http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1277108692647638549

hey guys! what about the construction update? anyone seen the project? whats the completion level now?

^^ Prob is that very few people know about the site, its in Johar Town which is Huge, even my friends who live in Johar Town ask me "where exactly is expo centre lahore".

I've never been near the site so someone who lives in Johar Town might know better.

Fondation & basement work of 2 halls is complete. Now you can see big pillars out of the grond. Expo center contains two big halls each 50 ft high.Four halls are expected to be complete before sept 2007.Defence expo 2007 is scheduled to be hald at the center in sept 2007. It also contains 60 storey tower which is to be construted by M/s SKB on commercial basis. It also contains a big shopping mall for whcih no investor has yet come up. Work on tower has not yet commenced. Total Area of the project is 400 kanals. But govt is planning to give 200 kanals more as LDA has still 1000 kanals left unsed at the proposed trade center site. Govt is looking for big investor for commercial shopping mall. So this area will be similar in nature to that of fortress stadium. Road infrastructure is also shaped up. Final compaction & carpetting of roads is left. Work on the project is going on day & night.

Thanks dervash for this excellent, detailed update on project.
DO you really feel that some investor will come up for the shopping centre? we badly need a good shopping centre in Lahore.But probably bad performance of last 2 big flops, ie Siddiq trade centre and City Tower on main boulevard gulberg is scaring off investors.But to be honest, none of these were PROPER luxurious shopping malls like Dolmen mall and Park Towers in Karachi.

by the way, have they found investors for the 60 story tower in Expo centre? or are they still looking for one?

private sector projects are inagurated by "high ups" and thats it . they cant force someone build thats why their private.

DAILY TIMES Thursday, May 18, 2006

Completion of ‘Expo Centre’ by Dec 31 urged

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, Mian Shafqat Ali, has underscored the need for the completion of expo center in Lahore by Dec 31 as the city is fast turning into a hub of economic activities. The LCCI president expressed these views while talking to Chief Operating Officer, EXPO, Lahore, Arif Mansur Khosa here at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Former LCCI Senior Vice President and Convener LCCI Standing Committee on Fairs and Exhibitions Sohail Lashari was also present on the occasion.

The LCCI President said though the Karachi Expo Center had been doing a good job, a number of foreign firms wanted to hold exhibitions in Lahore. staff report

BY THE WAY, I dont think Karachi was ever neglected.Karachi,my friend, has always been the focus of attention of our top brass, from Liaqat Ali to Pervez Musharraf.
....but what surprises me the most is they way you Karachites whine.
Get a life man, you have got the most developed city in Pakistan.Govts have done whatever they could to make it the industrial hub of the country.And its not just for YOU, its for all of Pakistan.
GO tell your tax paying stories to someone else.Its my money.Its our money! you are doing no favour by paying the taxes.
OUR ie Pakistani governments made the city what it is today.They made so many industries possible over there..............so the investment has been by Pakistan, and bennefits will be reaped by Pakistan my friend.

Hmm.. Dec 31st, well the expo centre alone isnt good enough, we need a hotel there, without a hotel it would be useless, high profile events call for a hotel.

BTW Canal Road is being widened so the Expo Centre would be connected to the rest of lahore by a 6-Lane signal free highway.

Now we need is Lahore Stock Exchange building, Construction of the second six storey building started in 1998, but it soon became clear that the space is'nt going to be enough so they increased the storeys to 11 but the construction of the second building stopped and LSE still has that crappy 6-storey building.

Cut the Karachi vs Lahore bullshit!

Both are cities of Pakistan

we despretty need some more expo centers in the country especially in industrial citys like faislabad and sialkot who are the export hubs in pakistan, if we can get some exibitions there exports will surly boom.

oye unitedpakistan, I didnt say nothing.I was just asking the karachite to stop whining.I love visiting karachi, Its one of my favourite cities.

A diagram I did.
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2777/expdiag5zr.jpg

^^

May be they have found an investor, or atleast the building is approved now.

The Lahore Development Authority’s (LDA) governing body on Sunday approved the construction of a building higher than allowed by LDA law on Upper Mall and allotted a plot to the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) in Gulberg for a 132KV grid station.

The meeting also allowed the Expo Centre in Johar Town, which is under construction, to be higher than allowed by LDA law. The building on Upper Mall will be constructed on the plot where the Services International Hotel stood.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C05%5C01%5Cstory_1-5-2006_pg13_2

how do you make diagrams?

^Like in the pic, outline first and then the colour, it takes alot of time though, this one took me 6 hours, its my first one.

Hey Tagga, that's a pretty good job. Which tool did you use to make it?

Adobe Photoshop and MS Paint.

hey guys.. anythign new on this project.. what about construction?? when is it going to start?? :bash:

^^Its already under construction. The 60 storey tower aint a part of the project, its just a future vision, work on the Expo Halls is underway and is expected to be completed by Dec (a more realistic date would be sometime in March 07). A hotel tower (which I reckon would be 25-30 storey tall, actually it was shown in the model) would also be built as Expo Lahore would be located quite far away from the main city where all the hotels are (by all I mean PC and Avari). Lahore would host the 2007 Expo Pakistan but I really dont see a hotel being built there by then. So 2007 Expo Pakistan in Lahore is unlikely (unless they do something about hotel accommodation for the guests who'll come from the other countries). Even the 2006 expo was supposed to be held at Lahore but they screwed it up (I don't even know who "they" is).

To tell you the truth, Main Amer Mahmood does'nt really know how to run a city. He has no interest in projects like the Expo Center. Had it not been for the private sector, expo Lahore would never have been realized.

We should have another authority or another person (who knows about urban development) in the city Govt. structure who can take care of such important projects.

ya thats true.. thats the problem.. nobody realizes the importance of such projects.... :bash:

Recent photos of fast pace work at new expo center (photos taken with phone camera)

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/9438/newimage16eu.jpg

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/83/newimage28fu.jpg
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/8202/newimage37dj.jpg

great update, thanks, if they started construction this year on it thats a hell lot of work they have done, and it looks like the construction is happening at a good standard is well, try and get some more photos of a close up.

I cant see no photos!!!! where are they?

Wow I hadn't seen this topic! Good updates looks like work is getting done...

Where exactly is it being built?

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Lahore Expo Centre project to be completed by Feb next

LAHORE: The Lahore Expo Centre project will be completed by February 28.

This was told at a meeting of the steering committee of the project held here Tuesday. Vice Chairman of the committee and Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister, Muhammad Ajmal Cheema presided over the meeting.

“The meeting reviewed the pace of the project; It was hoped that the project will be completed on time," Vice Chairman of Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Navid Arif told APP after the meeting.

He said that the project execution was going on at a very rapid pace. app



http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\07\26\story_26-7-2006_pg5_11

I was thinking....... this project has been laying dormant for YEARS....and now they are constructing it at a mad pace.Would they be able to guarantee quality construction if they are working this fast?

actully quality is much better then all other projects in pakistan,

these new projects by punjab gov. are going at rapid pace, like software park to be completed in 1 year, imax and shopping mall was going at thundarous pace, ring road.
all this is thanks to elahi, lahore metro or subway should also go at a very fast pace when it starts.

nothing happens to quality you just employ more labourers and work over time.

actully quality is much better then all other projects in pakistan,

these new projects by punjab gov. are going at rapid pace, like software park to be completed in 1 year, imax and shopping mall was going at thundarous pace, ring road.
all this is thanks to elahi, lahore metro or subway should also go at a very fast pace when it starts.

nothing happens to quality you just employ more labourers and work over time.

Lahore is getting a subway? where are the details?

go to infranstruchure forum you will find the topic there,

Okay now this is the real good renderin of the current project that is going on!!

Courtesy: Archi Times, March 2006


Lahore Expo Centre - Overall view of the site
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/techno-architect2/Lahore%20UC/1250.jpg

The underconstruction phase
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/techno-architect2/Lahore%20UC/1251.jpg

Exhibition Halls
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/techno-architect2/Lahore%20UC/1252.jpg

Convention Centre
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/techno-architect2/Lahore%20UC/1253.jpg

Expo Centre Lahore - A Landmark Complex
Courtesy: Archi Times, March 2006

President Pervez Musharraf has laid the foundation stone of Expo Centre Lahore which will be the Landmark Complex of the city. It symbolizes Lahore city's dynamic spirit and Lahore's rich Heritage. Lahore is a fast developing modem city exploding with energy of development and enterprise.

Designed by the renowned architect Nayyar Ali Dada, this landmark complex is a blending of tradition with the ultra-modem place where nature and technology combine in fluid space to showcase Pakistan's past, present and future. The structures are designed to confirm to standards of functionality and quality maintained at first-rate European venues and will be the most technologically advanced facilities of their kind. In order to bring the ambitious vision to life, it is important to make the construction process more efficient -and manageable. Expo Lahore (Pvt.) Ltd. has therefore structured the project into three distinct segments of Roads and Infrastructure Development, Exhibition Halls and Ancillary Buildings, and the Convention Center. In order to expedite project development, the company has ensured that work on the project is carried out separately and simultaneously. While the Federal Government has committed Rs. 2 billion for construction of the Center, the Punjab Government has provided fifty acres of land worth Rs. 5 billion towards the enabling of this facility. Further anticipated investment of up to Rs. 12 billion is expected from the private sector through BOT projects taking the total investment into Expo Center Lahore to over Rs. 20 billion.

The expo exhibition halls are ultra modern exhibition spaces consisting of interconnected halls. The 120 feet column-free spaces flow horizontally and vertically producing large and tall spaces for display. The architectural space and structural technology is futuristic. It relates to the Time and space phenomenon. Pre engineered structure make maximum use of modern material and technology.

The environmental friendly concept is about fluid space, space flow horizontally and vertically, inter-floor decks, skylights and flexible suspended system of grids produce a modern extravaganza of steel and glass.

Lahore Expo is surrounded by landscaped green areas with adequate plantation. This shall provide ample outdoor spaces for exhibition and leisure. Centre point of focus is the cultural centre which is also a convention centre. Unlike the modern high-tech exhibition buildings the cultural centre reflects local regional character and rich local heritage.

The building is an articulated brick structure, surrounded by exotic terraces and green areas. The building sits and dominates the centre of the campus. It is intended to take centre stage as a statement of indigenous traditional architecture. The building provides various sizes of facilities from a capacity of 1200 to smaller meeting rooms for 20 persons.

This building is expected to be a hub of cultural activities in the evening. It contains all the technical back of the house facilities for performing arts. The project is a pluralistic statement of architecture displaying high tech advancement in exhibition halls and local heritage displayed in the design of cultural centre.

Convention Center

This building with traditional appearance will be the most technologically advanced convention center in Pakistan. In this progressive setting visitors will have access to state of the art information and telecommunication technologies such as video-conferencing, multi-media projections and instantaneous translation facilities. Round the clock support from professional staff will ensure smooth operations and rapid responses to changing needs.

Also designed as the cultural hub of the complex, the Convention Center has one main auditorium with the capacity to seat over 1000 people, and a smaller attached auditorium with the capacity to seat smaller groups of up to 200 people. There are additional nine halls that can be tailored to use for a variety of ancillary events.

Furthermore, a modern foyer and a display area will serve as breakout space for delegates and visitors. This space encourages
relaxation and the sharing of more informal discussions. Visitors can mix business with pleasure and indulge their gastronomic senses in three cafeterias serving different cuisines with the combined capacity to seat 200 dinners. Clearly, the convention center will whet more than just the economic appetites of Pakistan.

Exhibition Halls

Exhibitors and event managers will truly appreciate the flexible design of our four interlinked and air-conditioned Exhibition halls which provide a combined exhibiting area of 21,600 sq. m. Each hall is cli mate controlled and measures 5,400 sq. m. with a 60 ft. ceiling to accommodate all your volumetric needs. The halls can be linked together to host mega exhibitions and are designed for flexibility and functionality of use. They' are planned keeping the end-user .in mind and therefore feature column less interiors which allow for unhindered creativity and maximum utility of space while adequate business support areas have been provided to make each hall a self-conditioned unit.

Through connected walkways and internal caddy transfer mechanisms. visitors will be able to access other halls efficiently. Similarly, organizers w ill be able to book an number of hall's depending on the scale of the I event, and our skilled management team will assist vou every step of the way to make your event a true success.

BOT Projects

Hotel

A world class mixed development Hotel will attract many foreign visitors due to its location next to the Expo Center and proximity to the commercial and cultural districts of Lahore. An established international hotel chain will manage this 250-room hotel, providing guests with hospitality and services to match the best in the world. Central Lahore, with its vibrant city cultural, indulgent cuisine and pristine architecture will be less than a twenty minute drive away.

Technology Tower

This mixed development 60story smart office tower is to become .the most prestigious business address in the city. Dubbed as the Technology Tower, the building will live up to its name by providing well equipped, ultra-modem office spaces for the best names in business. Offices here will be right in the heart of the action, with the Convention Center and Exhibition at their doorstep.

Shopping Mall & Recreation Area

The finest stores in Lahore will have outlets here to cater to both visitors and locals. From small gift stores to large retailers, something for everyone will be here, and it will b~ the best of Pakistan.

Corporate Block

This block is expected to be the operational nerve center of the complex from where the management team will oversee a wide range of services such as planning, financing, security, logistics and the provision of on-site technical support. With facilities such as video-conferencing, wireless connectivity and closed circuit surveillance, the corporate block will offer state of the art technologies for efficient communications and management of the Center's affairs.

Utility Buildings

Utility buildings are situated next to the Exhibition Halls and will provide the necessary workshop and storage space for exhibitions. These buildings will also house the air-conditioning equipment and backup power generators which ensure uninterrupted power supply to the exhibition halls.

To be honest, I find the middle building (Red brick one) kinda out of place among the modern structures around it.

^^ I think they tried to give the central building a Lahori traditional touch, Red color & Arches. Though it look a bit strange surrounded by modern display centres. But still not bad.


Thanks to Techno-Architect for the very good update.

yeh good update Techno-Architect great work has been done ...

To be honest, I find the middle building (Red brick one) kinda out of place among the modern structures around it.

I second that, it might look good when it's built but it certainly seems outta place in that rendering! Infact, the whole project does! The office building next to it and that 60 storey tower are looking out of place as well. The only part that look good are exhibition halss.

I found this video

http://video.google.nl/videoplay?docid=1277108692647638549&q=Lahore

Lahore Expo is surrounded by landscaped green areas with adequate plantation. This shall provide ample outdoor spaces for exhibition and leisure. Centre point of focus is the cultural centre which is also a convention centre. Unlike the modern high-tech exhibition buildings the cultural centre reflects local regional character and rich local heritage.

The building is an articulated brick structure, surrounded by exotic terraces and green areas. The building sits and dominates the centre of the campus. It is intended to take centre stage as a statement of indigenous traditional architecture. The building provides various sizes of facilities from a capacity of 1200 to smaller meeting rooms for 20 persons.

The whole complex according to the article is a blend between the local traditional architecture and modern high tech architecture~!

The office building next to it and that 60 storey tower are looking out of place as well. The only part that look good are exhibition halss.

That is'nt the office building, thats the hotel where guests will stay.

From the render the "60 Storey tower" does'nt look like a 60 storey tall building, it looks 30 storeys tall at best.

As long as they are planning to build it the no. of storeys really does'nt matter, As far as I know the tower is still a vision.

I found this video

http://video.google.nl/videoplay?docid=1277108692647638549&q=Lahore


yaar thats my video I did post this video 10 times befor on this thread well thanks for the video post again ...

how many times would this Expo Centre be inaugrated? is this the last demonstration or not?

how many times would this Expo Centre be inaugrated? is this the last demonstration or not?


have you been sleeping? :sleepy:

The Lahore expo center plan looks nice!!

except for that cheap copy of the burj dubai on the side.

I second that, it might look good when it's built but it certainly seems outta place in that rendering! Infact, the whole project does! The office building next to it and that 60 storey tower are looking out of place as well. The only part that look good are exhibition halss.


totally agree with you.I think its time we send MR Nayyar Dada into a forced retirement.Cant Lahore have modern non-brick buildings? Enough of Al-Hamra and Qaddafi Stadium look alikes.Isnt Pakistan producing any new talented architects?

yaar thats my video I did post this video 10 times befor on this thread well thanks for the video post again ...

Dude, you are a great editor. DId you post more movies like that?

Lahore Expo Centre

LAHORE: Punjab Industries, Commerce and Investment minister Muhammad Ajmal Cheema has said that construction work on Lahore Expo Centre will be completed in February 2007 in time to house the Expo 2007 exhibition. Talking to a delegation of industrialists, the minister said that the Expo Centre being built at Johar Town will have four exhibition halls, each covering an area of 6000 square meters, a warehouse and conference rooms.

source: the news

^^^ i doubt that it will b eready by feb 2007

that probably only includes the exhibition halls and not tower.Cant say though coz we havent seen any pics of late.

ye will ofcourse it will be the exibition halls, they will definatly be ready by then as Lahore is host to expo 2007. but hotel, mall and 60 storey tower will take alot more time, but i heard from someone its u/c.

i went pass the site 2 days before i doubt that even the halls will be ready by FEB 2007

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The exhibitions halls are made up of steel structure. All you need there is welding or bolting of the prefarbricated metal peices and put them into the right order. The interior completion will take more time. 4-5months are good enough fer it.

ye like i said the halls will definatly completed on time, construction there is happening very fast, i think the halls would be ready before time in dec/jan but wouldnt be opened till march when the expo takes place.

Lahore Expo Centre to be completed by September

LAHORE (February 18 2007): The Lahore Expo Centre will be completed by September this year, said the chief executive officer (CEO) of Lahore Expo Centre (Pvt) Limited. Talking to APP, CEO Arif Mansur Khosa said that the delay in the completion of the project was caused by cash flow related problems.

He expressed hope that the Expo Centre when completed would help in holding world class exhibitions and trade fairs in Lahore. Expo Lahore is being built jointly by the federal and Punjab governments over an area of 400 kanals in the southern Lahore locality of Jauhar Town.

The Centre will consist of four inter-linked exhibition halls, each of about 62,000 square feet, and a convention centre, along with other ancillary buildings having a covered area of about 137,584 sq feet.

http://www.brecorder.com/index.php?id=529890&currPageNo=1&query=&search=&term=&supDate=

well this was never going to be done in less then 1 year, its huge project and even gov. knew that but were being optimistic, even they annouced expo 2007 will be in karachi in mid 2006 so dnt know why they announce december as completion, and even september is to early, you must relize that karachi has biggest expo center in pakistan, and this lahore one is taking a big leap as its around 3 times the size of that, and even when its complete, accomadation for guests will be another problem as there arnt many 5 star hotels here.

the construction is going on very fast i think it will be completed in the next two or three month the road leading to it from the canal is also being constructed previously it was one sided road now the other side had also been constructed

do you know if the hotel and shopping mall is under construction yet or not

now they r only focusing on the main halls the hotel and shopping mall are after that

the development activities are in full swing.www.expolahore.com you can get many information from the official website and can also watch the latest construction pictures

thanks dude

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Nice updates.

my net speed is very slow so i was unable to post those pics

Thanks for the pictures safe_blood.

Good job! Looks like things are starting to roll

still a long way to go i guess...!!

It is a massive development. It wouldnt complete that fast. Plus the official always leak out false completion dates. project was suppose to complete Mar 2007. N when is tower gonna start n end!

well i dnt think it can be ready by december, and theres no point in that either, main point is to get it ready by aprill 2008 for expo pakistan 2008

Looking at the pictures, I would say that this project needs atleast another 1 to 1.5 years for completion.

any updates on this project ????

some good amoutn of work is being carried out there... trying to finish this as fast as they can.. atleat the expo centre.. the exhibition halls etc.. will post some pics soon...

there is under construction building just in front of the expo center and huge amount of work is going on there can any one point out that building and ther is also a crane on that building

I was asking about that building infront of expo center and the work is going on ver fast on that building i think it may be lda office???????

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here r some latest pix of the expo center

The Expo Center looked really grandiose in the renders. It also had a highrise with a helipad if I'm not wrong.

In the previous post, the crane seems to far away from the under-construction building. Maybe they are two different projects? And which area of Lahore is it? Looks like shithole Faisalabad or something!

maybe its a tower part of the project like a 5 star hotel.
proposed lda office miles away in gulberg

The Expo Center looked really grandiose in the renders. It also had a highrise with a helipad if I'm not wrong.

In the previous post, the crane seems to far away from the under-construction building. Maybe they are two different projects? And which area of Lahore is it? Looks like shithole Faisalabad or something!

:ohno:

The Expo Center looked really grandiose in the renders. It also had a highrise with a helipad if I'm not wrong.

In the previous post, the crane seems to far away from the under-construction building. Maybe they are two different projects? And which area of Lahore is it? Looks like shithole Faisalabad or something!

I think this tower(?) is separate from the expo center complex. Its clearly located across the road from the area designed for the project.

:ohno:

You didn't like what he said?

I found it to be funny! :laugh:

im glad you found it funny. enjoy it while it lasts

NVM

I think this tower(?) is separate from the expo center complex. Its clearly located across the road from the area designed for the project.
Yes, it is. Again, speaking from memory. It was supposed to be built later on. What I was saying was that the area looks crap. Same with SZC. Normally when I go around Lahore, things look much nicer.

guys that under construction building is not a part of expo center coz its far away on the other side of the road and the crane is on that building its huge building and construction is going on rapid pace.i was saying it may be LDA office coz i had heard in news that LDA is goin to built a office building in JOHAR TOWN.and yes the area is JOHAR TOWN LAHORE.and that unknown building is almost on the main road that leads to the expo center.

guys that under construction building is not a part of expo center coz its far away on the other side of the road and the crane is on that building its huge building and construction is going on rapid pace.i was saying it may be LDA office coz i had heard in news that LDA is goin to built a office building in JOHAR TOWN.and yes the area is JOHAR TOWN LAHORE.and that unknown building is almost on the main road that leads to the expo center.

so what project does it belong to and when will it be completed?

that building is Pakistan school of fashion design, and will be completed in june, currently their operate from the old campus which is quite tiny on sunderdas road, my girlfriend also goes there

that building is Pakistan school of fashion design, and will be completed in june, currently their operate from the old campus which is quite tiny on sunderdas road, my girlfriend also goes there

Im talking about the 60 story building by the way.

that probably wont happen anytime soon. Well..... thas Lahore for you sir!

Just curious if there are two export centers??? I heard that export center is going to be built in Faisalabad. Am i right? If yes then it looks like two export centers are being built

^^ its expo not export :lol: :lol:

Just curious if there are two export centers??? I heard that export center is going to be built in Faisalabad. Am i right? If yes then it looks like two export centers are being built

yes, another EXPORT centre is being opened in Darra Aadam khail and another one in the pipeline is in wana.






:bash:

yea no plans of constructing that tower yet.. i see the hoarding installed there at the site for that building but nothing has been done in this regard..

expo centre on the other hand is now being developed at a good speed....

there r 2 export or expo centres in punjab province
expo centre with hotel and convention hall/centre johar town lahore
export centre in faisalabad where the exportable items will be displaced arounf the year
i have heard they r planning to build another huge expo centre with hotels and convention centre near karachi airport to avoid trafic and security problems for foreign guests
please update if anybody have any info

there r 2 export or expo centres in punjab province
expo centre with hotel and convention hall/centre johar town lahore
export centre in faisalabad where the exportable items will be displaced arounf the year
i have heard they r planning to build another huge expo centre with hotels and convention centre near karachi airport to avoid trafic and security problems for foreign guests
please update if anybody have any info

words expo and export are not to be confused. Expo as in 'expo centre' originates from the word 'exposition' which also means exhibition. When customers/clients have seen seen your product/serivce and u sell it to them abroad, thats export.

but expo is the shorter form of export that what i think before.

thanks for explaining the meaning but what about lahore & faisalabad expo centres or hotels or convention centre ?

but expo is the shorter form of export that what i think before.
No, expo is short for exposition.

Export is already 6 letters, "Expo" wouldnt make much of a short form :laugh:

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who is that 'Ahem Shaksiyat' after all?

These politician had always there greedy eyes on these places i wonder who that Ahem Sahksiyat would be ????

I think this was the main reason for the delay in the completion of the expo center but that land would only be for hotel and technology tower which had been taken from the politician coz main expo halls are already built but that is good news for the development and completion of EXPO CENTER.

can you translate what it says in english

^^ You posted it! :lol:

:rofl:

:hilarious

YES BUT I CANT READ IT, I POSTED IT COS IT WAS RELATED TO EXPO CENTER

YES BUT I CANT READ IT, I POSTED IT COS IT WAS RELATED TO EXPO CENTER
:pet:

I can understand how you feel. I can't read urdu much as well, but I got it translated.
here's the summary.

" The lda has got vacated a commercial plot, worth Rs. 1 billion, near shaukat khanum hospital in johar town. The plot had been illegally occupied by a "important person". The "important person" had again occupied the said plot after an operation last month by the DA whereas the development authority had kept silent during construction."

I hope thats the correct translation.

:hug:

:( sorry


Ill translate it next time. Its that damn Trappy I tell ya! Always bustin' on everyone!







:shifty:

:( sorry


Ill translate it next time. Its that damn Trappy I tell ya! Always bustin' on everyone!







:shifty:

*Grabs Boongi by the ear and throws him out the class with a kick to his rear*
























*Damn! someone get my foot out :(*

Now back to the topic girls :okay:

:cry:



















kameena

:rofl: what about kuta?? :hilarious

:pet:

I can understand how you feel. I can't read urdu much as well, but I got it translated.
here's the summary.

" The lda has got vacated a commercial plot, worth Rs. 1 billion, near shaukat khanum hospital in johar town. The plot had been illegally occupied by a "important person". The "important person" had again occupied the said plot after an operation last month by the DA whereas the development authority had kept silent during construction."

I hope thats the correct translation.

:hug:

Its almost corect just two words missing which is political personality in important person.Its right translation would be Important political personality.

:lol:

Can some one reveal this political personality?

No..!!

^^ You've caught the sanaji virus!

I am one of effectee tooo

I am one of effectee tooo

:pet:

^^ You've caught the sanaji virus!

What's with her? I don't get it.

What's with her? I don't get it.

She ALWAYS states the OBVIOUS and makes silly comments which make her annoying, especially on days like these when my computer is working slowly and it takes ages just to display a single page. So after waiting patiently for a page to uplaod, all I get is a comment like "It looks like a hotel to me" in a bloody hotel thread!. Like it isn't frustating already!

She ALWAYS states the OBVIOUS and makes silly comments which make her annoying, especially on days like these when my computer is working slowly and it takes ages just to display a single page. So after waiting patiently for a page to uplaod, all I get is a comment like "It looks like a hotel to me" in a bloody hotel thread!. Like it isn't frustating already!

:rofl:


There there :pet:

She ALWAYS states the OBVIOUS and makes silly comments which make her annoying, especially on days like these when my computer is working slowly and it takes ages just to display a single page. So after waiting patiently for a page to uplaod, all I get is a comment like "It looks like a hotel to me" in a bloody hotel thread!. Like it isn't frustating already!

Yeah but that is just funny. I used to be like that on some dutch forums. They hated my guts and I enjoyed it.

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Work is going on n on n on .... since many years had gone .Not know when will it be completed. Hope it will complete soon.

i do visit da surrounding area pretty often.. da work is taking time coz it's pretty huge... but i hope it gets completed till da end of dis year as da pace is excellent now...

Is this area crowded?

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Work is going on n on n on .... since many years had gone .Not know when will it be completed. Hope it will complete soon.
You should watermark your pics. Anyone can crop that area out.

Is this area crowded?

The area is not that much crowded but dont know ahy are they are delaying the project work is going at snail pace.:ohno:

TDAP chief to brief Musharraf on Lahore expo centre today



A single company being proposed for running expo centres

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
LAHORE: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Chairman Tariq Ikram will give a presentation to President Pervez Musharraf on the development work on Expo Centre Lahore and Dazzle Park on Tuesday, The News has learnt.

Other than this, he will also brief the president on establishing Pakistan International Trade Events Pvt Ltd. This company will run the affairs of all the expo centres of Pakistan, which are presently controlled by separate administrations.

Presently, the Karachi Expo Centre is the only expo centre in Pakistan, while the Lahore Expo Centre is under construction and the Punjab government has allocated land for Faisalabad Expo Centre as well.

Interestingly, as the economy is moving towards decentralisation and the government has decentralised majority of state-owned departments during the last few years, centralising the expo centre would be negating the government’s policy.

However, the TDAP chairman will give a presentation to the president for getting approval for establishing a private company to run the affairs of expo centres. Different clauses of the Memorandum of Association of Pakistan International Trade Events Pvt Ltd overlap the powers of other state-owned departments and thus, the authorities of the company may create problems in the smooth functioning of those government organisations.

Interestingly, expo centres all over the world are run on public-private partnership basis. No single company runs the affairs of expo centres operational in their respective countries. Clause 22 of the MoA is requesting power to invest money of the company not immediately required in secured investment(s) in consultation with reputed investment companies and banks. This may lead to malpractices and may also lead to incorrect investments, which may cause loss of public money.

Sources in the TDAP informed that the chief operating officer (COO) of Expo Lahore Pvt Ltd has made this move. They further said that he was interested in getting a senior position in the company. Sources also said that people who are involved in establishing the company are keen to get approval of the board members from the caretaker prime minister.

When contacted, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Expo Lahore Pvt Ltd Arif Mansoor Khosa told the correspondent to contact Tariq Ikram for any questions about the Pakistan International Trade Events Pvt Ltd.

When contacted, TDAP Chairman Tariq Ikram said that the decision to allow the Expo Lahore Pvt Ltd for construction, planning, development and management was made some two years back. “Previously no Pakistani company has experienced to construct and run the affairs of expo centre,” he remarked.

Replying to a question, Tariq stated that the Pakistan International Trade Events Pvt Ltd will not reduce the power of anyone. He added that the Expo Centres will operate on an independent cost centre that is part of the company.

The company will be established on a no profit, no loss basis and the main purpose is to reduce the cost of Pakistani exporters.Talking about the official announcement of the company, TDAP Chairman said that there was no intention of getting approval of the board members from the caretaker Prime Minister. He further added there was no urgency to establish Pakistan International Trade Events Pvt Ltd and were moving on with the normal course of action. —JW

nothing much seems new at the site since i had a visit there a few months back.... should hurry to complete the project so that lahore can host some good exhibitions...!!

do you know how the work on the road is going what connects expo center with sunder estate?

they have widened all the roads which leads to expocenter... all the main artiries around this area are all newly built roads

I would assume value of property around the expo center would significantly increase correct? If it's not crowded right now, it sure will be soon.

^^ YES the prices of property already doubled since the project started.

Any one know about Dazzle Park ?? where it is ?

completion time was 24 months.................it starts in 2005.......... so why didnt it completed ????????

Its a long....... story

I'm in the mood for a story!

places microwavable popcorn in microwave

...umm...buttery!

Corruption Charges: 6 LDA Employees Suspended

Lahore: LDA authorities have suspended 6 employees on charges of illegally occupying commercial plots worth Rs. 500 million in Johar Town Trade Center and have ordered an inquiry into the matter, it was learnt.

According to details, the plots were vacated from illegal occupants for the fourth time a few days back, but the group again occupied the plots and started constructing a boundary wall around them. The involved LDA officers did not take any action against them or informed LDA authorities on the matter. Therefore, the plots had to be vacated for the fifth time yesterday and a complaint was filed by the state inspectors of LDA against the involved officers upon which they were suspended immediately.

Isn't there supposed to be a 60 storey tower at this expo center?

Watch Mushy's speech: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1277108692647638549

This was suppose to have been completed by Dec 2006 :dunno:

^^yeah, but thats in phase 2 (or 3 maybe)

80% of work on halls are completed now they are using red brick all over expo center just to give it the looking..... I think they are making it very much similar to the Allama iqbal airport.

ye nayar dada is addicted to red bricks, i dont know why people even hire that guy.

I love red bricks. This is why I love Lahore, there's so many red bricks around town.

but some times we got sick of it.

I love red bricks. This is why I love Lahore, there's so many red bricks around town.
There's a limit, you know. It's sickening to see them everywhere. Like the airport, it looks crap when seen from a distance. Don't get me wrong, I love those bricks, but not everywhere.

I don't like the red bricks on the airport as well, but i do like them at other places like LUMS campus.

I would have loved the airport to have plenty of glass and steel.

but some times we got sick of it.

There's a limit, you know. It's sickening to see them everywhere. Like the airport, it looks crap when seen from a distance. Don't get me wrong, I love those bricks, but not everywhere.

I don't like the red bricks on the airport as well, but i do like them at other places like LUMS campus.

I would have loved the airport to have plenty of glass and steel.


Totally agree with you guys, I have had enough of red bricks EVERYwhere in Lahore. No more 'Gutka' please. We need more glass and more trendy looking materials now.

not to forget gaddafi stadium, ugly as shit.

the only good design by nayyar was the vogue towers which isnt made yet, so lets see how it will look in real.

not to forget gaddafi stadium, ugly as shit.

haha, I think that's a little harsh on Gaddafi.. I like it. They just need to dig the field down a few dozen feet and bring a new level of seats closer to the field.. the problem with most cricket stadiums in Pakistan is that the seats are too far away from the field.

not to forget gaddafi stadium, ugly as shit.

the only good design by nayyar was the vogue towers which isnt made yet, so lets see how it will look in real.

I'll be damned if I just sit here and let you diss Qadafi Stadium, I love its unique look. And while we are at it I love al-Hamra too - its a brilliant fusion of western architecture and traditional subcontinent architectural sensibilities.

haha, I think that's a little harsh on Gaddafi.. I like it. They just need to dig the field down a few dozen feet and bring a new level of seats closer to the field.. the problem with most cricket stadiums in Pakistan is that the seats are too far away from the field.

I have been to Gaddafi stadium to see a couple of matches and The stands realy are very far away from the boundary. The reason that I came up with is that the admin doesnt want people to throw missiles(water bottles etc) at players. The kind of unruly crowd we have, many people tested their arms to throw objects at players, they couldnt manage them to get anywhere close to boundary.

I have been to Gaddafi stadium to see a couple of matches and The stands realy are very far away from the boundary. The reason that I came up with is that the admin doesnt want people to throw missiles(water bottles etc) at players. The kind of unruly crowd we have, many people tested their arms to throw objects at players, they couldnt manage them to get anywhere close to boundary.

We are not india, our crowds are much much better then theirs. Im not just saying this cause im Pakistani, just search how on google and you will find many cases of them doing stuff but not too much in Pakistan. It would eb good if they bring the seats closer.

Them throwing bottles at Asif in IPL after he got a wicket and them starting a fire in the seats, stands put.

Can't ever forget that test match in which their crowd became unsportsman like after their team was losing and their police beat the shit out of and kicked out 90,000+ people from the stadium.

Guys is this EXPO center lahore THREAD ....!!!

Guys is this EXPO center lahore THREAD ....!!!

haha! very rightly said! :)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/06%2004%202008/EXPOCENTRE10.jpg

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http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/06%2004%202008/EXPOCENTRE8.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/06%2004%202008/EXPOCENTRE7.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/06%2004%202008/EXPOCENTRE6.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/06%2004%202008/EXPOCENTRE5.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/06%2004%202008/EXPOCENTRE4.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/06%2004%202008/EXPOCENTRE3.jpg

Is that a freaking goat in the middle of the second picture? wth lol

Once it is finished, the Lahore expo center will be far better than Karachi's expo center. Especially if the 60 storey tower is built as planned.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/06%2004%202008/EXPOCENTRE1.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/06%2004%202008/EXPOCENTRE2.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/06%2004%202008/EXPOCENTRE.jpg

BY the way aj kal SSC Mehfil e Pakistan Project and Updates Itna soona soona kiyun hai.....???

I hate those red brick every where in lahore ...:nuts:

Great work rana sahib. It is not soona soona as we got updates on many projects today. But yes it was soona soona..(u can say)


And those red bricks are cool i think As it represents Lahore's very own thousand years old culture.

soona??? hahahaha
I recently listened to a song "soona soona jeewan apna"

Is that a freaking goat in the middle of the second picture? wth lol

Once it is finished, the Lahore expo center will be far better than Karachi's expo center. Especially if the 60 storey tower is built as planned.
That's an ass, you ass.

That's an ass, you ass.

lmao that's even funnier. What is a donkey doing there all by itself?

I don't think I've ever seen a donkey outside Pakistan.

lmao that's even funnier. What is a donkey doing there all by itself?

I don't think I've ever seen a donkey outside Pakistan.

There is one by the name Ooga:lol:

And why are you surprised by a donkey all by itself in the middle of a road in Pakistan. As far as i remember stray goats, cows, buffaloes, donkey, dogs e.t.c are a very common sight in Pakistan.

lmao that's even funnier. What is a donkey doing there all by itself?

I don't think I've ever seen a donkey outside Pakistan.

Brighty i think Pakistani Donkeys are modern then your Gooray donkeys. they live in cities, walk in the middle of roads and also use them as their toilets. they are not shy, they show EMOTIONS on footpath, they sing the rock song at mid night :lol: Kabhi aao hamarey dais mein. we will show you the beauty that you only see on "Animal Planet" :banana:

That's an ass, you ass.

Funny

lmao that's even funnier. What is a donkey doing there all by itself?

I don't think I've ever seen a donkey outside Pakistan.

I think Donkey is waiting to get laid down.

There is one by the name Ooga:lol:



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*loads doublebarrel*

There is one by the name Ooga:lol:

And why are you surprised by a donkey all by itself in the middle of a road in Pakistan. As far as i remember stray goats, cows, buffaloes, donkey, dogs e.t.c are a very common sight in Pakistan.
atleast buffaloes, cows, goats, donkeys etc r not now common atleast in big cities for example lhr, khi, rwp, fsd, multan etc.................
as they r now officially not allowed............yet there are rare sights even now esp. of donkeys as they r even now used for loading etc

There is one by the name Ooga:lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

by the way guys if u all dont mind that now they are working on halls to get them ready by the end of this year.

^^ for some scheduled exhibition or just to meet the deadline?

Some pictures that i took a week back of the expo centre.... this thing is coming along very nice... will love to see expos held here...!!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/Photo_062108_001.jpg?t=1215774373

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/Photo_062108_002.jpg?t=1215774665

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/Photo_062108_003.jpg?t=1215774691

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/Photo_062108_004.jpg?t=1215774709

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/Photo_062108_005.jpg?t=1215774732

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee151/Jsultan/Photo_062108_006.jpg?t=1215774901

Thanks for the updates. Can't wait to see this one finished.

guys look at the halls how nice to see them coming up

Great update JSultan. Thanks... whats the steel structure coming up in your last 3 images?

I said that they are big halls for the EXPO.

Ranaa jee is correct... these are Exhibition Halls..!!

Yeah they are connecting hallways between the buildings. Like they have in the Karachi expo center.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/07%2006%202008/EXPOCENTER.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/07%2006%202008/EXPOCENTER1.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/07%2006%202008/EXPOCENTER2.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/07%2006%202008/EXPOCENTER3.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/07%2006%202008/EXPOCENTER4.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/07%2006%202008/EXPOCENTER5.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc63/AFFI666/2008/LAHORE/07%2006%202008/EXPOCENTER6.jpg

These are the halls underconstruction

Nice updates.

Lets hope the 60-story tower will be constructed 'someday'

rana u r a legend thanx a lot for these updates.

:colgate:

Thanks for the pics Rana. I think this is a very un-cool and un-impressive building. Tired of 'guthka'