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LAHORE, PAKISTAN
Chicago’s Sister City Since 2007

Committee Chair: Dr. Tariq Butt [ Bio ]
Committee Co-Chair: Tariq Malhance
ABOUT LAHORE - Fast Facts

Nazim (Mayor): Mian Amer Mehmood
Country:  Pakistan
Country Location: South Asia
Geography: Northeast Pakistan
Industry: Steel, Textiles, Carpets and I.T.
History: Commonly called 'Garden of Mughals' because of the city's rich Mughal heritage. Lahore has played a key role in the independence movements of both India and Pakistan. Upon the independence of Pakistan, Lahore was made capital of the Punjab Province.
Flag Description: The points of the star represent the first seven verses of the Koran. Red, black, white, and green became the pan-Arab colors.  
Programs:  Traffic, health, public safety, infrastructure and education
Mission:  Implement exchanges of education, culture, medicine, social services, environment and technology, and to promote mutual prosperity .  
Did You Know?  Both cities, Lahore & Chicago, bear the name “City of Gardens" and "City in a Garden” respectively.

 

PAST LAHORE – CHICAGO PROGRAMS

2011
September 15-18

Focus: Healthcare
Dr.Susheel Kumar from the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Lahore, Pakistan participated in the 13th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium in Chicago as part of a grant from Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The grant sponsored one physician from each Chicago Sister City to attend the Symposium.

August 18

Focus: Government
The Lahore Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International held a Ramadan Celebration reception where the committee welcomed Mr. Amer Ahmad, the new City of Chicago Comptroller, who is of Pakistani descent.

 
LAHORE NEWS & EVENTS

News

From Chicago to Lahore: Connecting Edge 10/20/2010

MEDIA CONTACT: Naomi Hattori Phone: (312) 744-1379 Cell: (312) 718-1186 E-mail: naomi.hattori@cityofchicago.org CHICAGO SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS FROM CHICAGO TO LAHORE: CONNECTING EDGE, OCTOBER 20, 2010 CHICAGO, IL (October, 2010) – The Lahore Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International presents From Chicago to Lahore: Connecting Edge at the Chicago Cultural Center on October 20, 2010, curated by Sadia Uqaili.  This [...]

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LAHORE: From Chicago to Lahore: Connecting Edge 10/20/2010

The Lahore Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International presents, From Chicago to Lahore: Connecting Edge - an exhibition of drawings, films, photographs, writings, and paintings by artists from two differing regions, yet whose work collectively celebrates the building of connections that are intuitive and spontaneous. When: Wednesday, October 20 Where: Yates Gallery & Claudia Cassidy Theater Chicago [...]

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Chicago Sister Cities International Hosts Pakistan Flood Relief Event with Senator Dick Durbin as Keynote Speaker 08/30/2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Naomi Hattori Phone: 312.744.1379 Cell: 312.718.1186 E-mail: naomi.hattori@cityofchicago.org CHICAGO SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL HOSTS PAKISTAN FLOOD RELIEF EVENT WITH SENATOR DICK DURBIN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER, AUGUST 30, 2010 CHICAGO, IL (August, 2010) – The Lahore and Humanitarian Committees of Chicago Sister Cities International will host an event in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Preston Bradley Hall on August [...]

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Events

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