Islampura
Islampura (previously known as Krishan Nagar) is in the sector UC 82 (Data Ganj-buksh Town), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The location is adjacent to the Punjab Secretariat at its Exit, Anarkali Bazaar, The Lahore Museum, Anarkali's Tomb and Various other sites of interest. It is located between Sanda and Sunnat Nagar. Islampura is well Known for Sunday Bazaar, Main Bazaar, Shia Jammia Masjid and a Newly Opened Food Street at Alamgir Road.
Food Street You can find all Variety of Quality food Including B.B.Q, Biryani, Chinese food, Hareesa, Fish, Chappli Kabaab, Burger, Shawarma, Naan Chanay, Pizza Etc. Food Street is operational almost 24 hours with most of the shops open round the clock. Eminent Points to Dine in or Take Away Including Desi, Continental, Chinese, Fast Food and BBQ are Burger Club, Ghani Food Court (Previously Meat-Ex Restaurant), Mr. Burger, Goga Naqeebia Chanay, Chaman Biryani, Geo Wairaah, Bhola Kabab, Shan Restaurant, Burger Hut, Red Pepper Etc.
Further House-hold Necessities such as Groceries, Clothes, Hair-Cut, Ice, Gym, Beauty Parlor etc. can also be purchased for which there are numerous locations but mainly approached locations are Zee Store, Moti Mahal Bazar (For Clothing), Goga Butt Ice Depot etc.
Important Places in Islampura are Chistia Ground Former (Baba Ground) [Half of which are used for Parking], Neeli Bar, Umar Road, Haider Road, Abubakar Road, Noori Building, Siraj Building, Abdali Chowk, Last Bus Stop, Chohan Road, Nehru Park (Afghan Park) Etc.
This area is a very ideal place for people in Profession of Law, Male/female students and investors. For students, Government College University (GCU), Punjab University, Islamia College, M.A.O. College and Hailey College are easily accessible. Whereas for Lawyers; District Court, Higher Court and Session Court are Just off hand.
Islampura has been and is residence of many famous Personalities like Yousaf Khan (late)(Actor), Shoukat Ali (Singer), Chamkeela (Comedian), Imran Khan (TV Star) Saud Khan (Cricketer), Shafiq Ahmad (Test Cricketer), Arif Akhtar (Poet), Hafiz Naseem Ahmad Chishti (Former Nazim) 2001–2010.
