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.
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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 [...]
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
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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 [...]