Lahore (;
ALA-LC: Lahor ;
ALA-LC: Lahor ) is the
capital city of the province of
Punjab, the second largest
metropolitan area in
Pakistan and 16th
most populous city in the world. It is an important historical centre in
South Asia. With a rich history dating back over a millennium, Lahore is a main cultural centre of the
Punjab region and Pakistan and is the largest
Punjabi city in the world. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains an economic, political, transportation, entertainment, and educational hub of Pakistan.