Fashion designer Deepak Parwani has over Pakistan's urban development after openly praising Lahore's infrastructure while describing Karachi as a city left behind. His remarks caught the attention of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who had a rather brief but welcoming response when the designer suggested moving to Lahore.
Taking to X, Parwani shared his appreciation for several prominent areas of Lahore, including the Central Business District (CBD), MM Alam Road, Main Boulevard and the route leading to the airport. What particularly impressed him was the city's network of underpasses, landscaped surroundings and greenery, which he felt gave Lahore a completely different appearance.
Comparing the experience with Karachi, the designer did not hold back, describing the metropolis as dark, depressing, potholed and ugly. Suggesting that it might be time for a change of scenery, he wrote:
"Time to move to #lahore just beautiful #cbd #mmalam #mainboulevard and the entrance to the airport just a different level. Beautiful underpasses greenery. While #karachi is dark depressing potholed and ugly! Definitely left behind."
His comments soon attracted attention, particularly after Maryam Nawaz joined the conversation. Responding directly to Parwani's post, the Punjab chief minister welcomed him with a short message, writing, "Most welcome bro".
