Shopping in Punjab
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Pakistan Handicrafts
The otherwise disappointing Pakistan Handicrafts sometimes has some standout handicrafts from Cholistan at affordable prices. Cholistani handicrafts include chungirs (bread plates made from date palm leaves), rillis (allpurpose cotton patchwork blankets), falasis (weavings of camel hair and cotton, used as carpets, wall hangings, etc), embroidered dupattas (long scarves), kurtas (long shirts with either short or no collars) and khalitis (ladies' embroidered purses).
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H Karim Buksh & Sons
For self-catering, try H Karim Buksh & Sons. The supermarket (lower level) of this modern shopping complex has a tremendous range of local and imported groceries. Soup mixes, spaghetti, cream biscuits, cheese, fruit yogurt, cereal - you name it, they've probably got it. Prices are a bit higher than at 'regular' general stores, but the variety (and often quality) is superior. Very handy if you are staying at Regale Internet Inn.
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Millat Music Palace
One well-stocked music shop is Millat Music Palace, which sells dhols (traditional large Punjabi drums) and dholkis (smaller drums crafted from wood and goatskins), tablas (twin drums), harmoniums (the most expensive are made in Germany), sitars (the more-expensive ones have fine bone inlay work).
As well as some violins and string guitars (the most expensive are Yamaha instruments).
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Hall Rd Electical Goods Shops
If you need to repair or sell your laptop or personal stereo, there are a number of reputable places on Hall Rd Electical Goods Shops. Shop around and bargain hard to bag the best deal. Hall Rd is worth visiting if you're in the market for any other electronic equipment - or even if you just want to see how many TVs, hi-fi systems, satellite dishes, mobile and iPods can be crammed into one street.
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Hall Rd Music Shops
Another top spot to find CDs and DVDs (although with fewer English-language choices than Fortress Stadium) is on Hall Rd, off The Mall, which has scores of music outlets. Rafi Plaza is a good place to start. CDs and DVDs are at least Rs10 to Rs20 cheaper than those at Fortress Stadium, but only if you bargain hard, as foreigners are invariably quoted higher prices.
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Hussain Agahi & Chowk Bazaars
At the base of the fort mound is the sprawling bazaar and old town, connected to the rest of the town by seven medieval gates. The main markets are the Hussain Agahi & Chowk Bazaars, flanked by antique wooden merchant houses and echoing Multan's former importance as a trade centre. Sells, among other things, some good traditional handicrafts. Bargain hard.
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Camera Street
The best place in Lahore - indeed, one of the best in Pakistan - to repair, sell or buy a camera (new or secondhand) is along Camera Street, about 1km north of The Mall and dubbed 'Camera Street' by locals. You'll find a plethora of outlets, but be prepared to shop around and haggle hard to nail a winning deal. It helps not to appear too eager.
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Almadina Perfume Center
Almadina Perfume Center has a gleaming display of gorgeous locally made perfumes. Whoever coined the fragrance names was certainly thinking outside the square - among the dreamy sounding titles like 'Secret Intention' and 'Hypnotic Poison' are the whacky 'Cigar', 'Madness' and 'Scarf' labels ... go figure.
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Langay Bazaar
Close to the Lahore Fort, Langay Bazaar is the area to find musical instruments. Competition between shops is high, so it's worth looking around and bargaining hard to bag the best deal.
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Kim's Bookshop
Specifically caters to tourists, which accounts for its commendable selection of novels and general-interest books about Pakistan. It also sells good postcards (Rs10 to Rs20).
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Ferozson's
One of the biggest bookshops in Pakistan; an excellent range including novels, glossy coffee-table books and a brilliant selection of maps and magazines. Highly recommended.
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Kitabnagar Book Shop
There are some reasonably good bookshops in the Cantonment area (near Saddar Bazaar), including Caravan Books, Book Ocean and Kitabnagar Book Shop.
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Moti Bazaar
Inside Taksali Gate is Moti Bazaar that's the best place to buy cheap, good quality chappals (sandals). Expect to pay upwards of Rs400 a pair.
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Classic
A good collection, especially of magazines. International newspapers and magazines ordered on request; these take up to 10 days to arrive.
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Nigar Khana
Housed in a former ammunition store, this tourist-oriented shop sells a range of handicrafts. It's near Qasim Bagh Fort.
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Panorama
Worth visiting if you're in the market for a leather jacket. This arcade also has lots of men's clothing shops.
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Landa Bazaar
Opposite Delhi Gate, this bazaar sells decent secondhand clothing and shoes. Haggle hard.
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Vanguard Books
You can get maps and magazines here but the books are mainly of the educational genre.
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Punjab Government Small Industries Corporation
In the Cantonment area, this is another reliable place to search for handicrafts.
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Pace Supermarket
If you're self-catering, try the well-stocked and modern Pace Supermarket.
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Karim Centre
Has a number of shops selling good-value music CDs (mainly Pakistani and Indian). Karim is situated below Hotel Firdos.
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