Shopping & Souvenirs

Shopping & Souvenirs in Pakistan

Pakistan offers a rich tapestry of markets and bazaars where visitors can purchase traditional handicrafts, textiles, and other unique items. Notable markets include:

Anarkali Bazaar (Lahore): One of the oldest surviving markets in the Indian Subcontinent, dating back at least 200 years. It is divided into two sections: Old Anarkali Bazaar, known for its traditional food items, and New Anarkali Bazaar, famous for handicrafts and embroidery.

Kashmiri Bazaar (Lahore): Known for Kashmiri handicrafts, textiles, and traditional products. Visitors can find shawls, rugs, and other textiles here.

Empress Market (Karachi): A historical marketplace constructed between 1884 and 1889, offering a variety of commodities ranging from condiments, fruits, vegetables, and meat to stationery, textiles, and pets.

Paan Gali (Lahore): A bazaar within Anarkali Bazaar known for selling goods imported from India, including paan, sarees, coconuts, beauty products, ayurvedic medicines, and kitchen utensils.

For souvenirs, the State Bank of Pakistan Museum & Art Gallery in Karachi houses a souvenir shop offering replicas of original coins, stamps, currency, and posters of rare mural paintings by renowned artist Sadequain.