In pictures: A night tour of the walled city of Pakistan’s Lahore

Visitors enjoy some of the city's iconic buildings, like the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Masjid, illuminated under the night sky.

White Star, Murtaza Ali, and Shoaib Ahmed

White Star, Murtaza Ali, and Shoaib Ahmed

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The Mughal-era architecture has drawn visitors from across the country and the world, who can now tour the monuments at night. PHOTO: WHITE STAR/MURTAZA ALI/DAWN

November 17, 2025

LAHORE – Visitors enjoy some of the city’s iconic buildings, like the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Masjid, illuminated under the night sky.

Lahore’s walled city features some of Pakistan’s most iconic landmarks and monuments, from the imposing Alamgiri Gate to the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Masjid.

The Mughal-era architecture has drawn visitors from across the country and the world, who can now tour the monuments at night.

Dawn offers a glance at Lahore’s walled city as visitors enjoy views of brightly illuminated structures lighting up the dark of the night.

In pictures: A night tour of the walled city of Pakistan’s Lahore

A visitor walks through a section of the Lahore Fort during a night tour on November 15. PHOTO: WHITE STAR/MURTAZA ALI/DAWN

In pictures: A night tour of the walled city of Pakistan’s Lahore

Visitors look upon the Hazuri Bagh pavilion during a night tour of Lahore’s walled city on November 15. PHOTO: WHITE STAR/MURTAZA ALI/DAWN

In pictures: A night tour of the walled city of Pakistan’s Lahore

An image of Allama Iqbal’s mausoleum in Lahore’s walled city from November 15. PHOTO: WHITE STAR/MURTAZA ALI/DAWN

In pictures: A night tour of the walled city of Pakistan’s Lahore

Visitors look at a view from the Lahore Fort, with Badshahi Masjid and the Minar-i-Pakistan visible in the background, during a night tour on November 15. PHOTO: WHITE STAR/MURTAZA ALI/DAWN

In pictures: A night tour of the walled city of Pakistan’s Lahore

A view of the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Masjid during a night tour on November 15. PHOTO: WHITE STAR/MURTAZA ALI/DAWN

In pictures: A night tour of the walled city of Pakistan’s Lahore

Visitors ride in modified rickshaws during a night tour of Lahore’s walled city on November 15. PHOTO: WHITE STAR/MURTAZA ALI/DAWN

In pictures: A night tour of the walled city of Pakistan’s Lahore

A photo of Begum Gali in Lahore’s walled city from November 15. PHOTO: WHITE STAR/MURTAZA ALI/DAWN

In pictures: A night tour of the walled city of Pakistan’s Lahore

Visitors stand in front of the Alamgiri Gate during a night tour of Lahore’s walled city on November 15. PHOTO: WHITE STAR/MURTAZA ALI/DAWN

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