Deepak Perwani eyes Lahore move, Maryam welcomes him

Renowned Pakistani fashion designer Deepak Perwani has expressed his desire to move to Lahore after praising the city’s infrastructure, greenery and recent development projects. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has welcomed the designer’s remarks and invited him to make the provincial capital his new home.

Perwani recently shared his views about Lahore in a post on social media platform X. He praised several prominent locations across the city, including the Central Business District (CBD), MM Alam Road, Main Boulevard and the entrance to Lahore Airport.

The fashion designer also appreciated the city’s underpasses, improved road infrastructure and green spaces. He described the developments as a reflection of a different standard of urban planning and infrastructure.

In his post, Perwani suggested that the time had come for him to move to Lahore. He said the city’s CBD, MM Alam Road, Main Boulevard, airport entrance, attractive underpasses and greenery had impressed him.

However, his praise for Lahore came with criticism of Karachi. Comparing the two major cities, the designer described Karachi as dark, depressing, full of potholes and unattractive. He added that the city had fallen considerably behind in terms of development.

His remarks attracted attention on social media, particularly because of his direct comparison between the two metropolitan cities.

Responding to his post, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz welcomed the designer’s interest in relocating to Lahore. Addressing him warmly, she wrote, “Brother, you are most welcome.”

Meanwhile, Lahore has witnessed several infrastructure development projects in recent years, aimed at improving road connectivity, traffic management and the city’s overall appearance.

One of these projects is Route 47, which connects Kalma Chowk and Gulberg with Walton Road through the newly constructed CBD Main Boulevard and an overhead flyover.

Perwani’s comments have once again brought the development of Lahore and Karachi into the spotlight, with his comparison drawing attention to the contrasting infrastructure conditions of the country’s two major cities.