Multan's Future is Loud, Dusty, and Kinda Exciting
so here's the thing about multan right now: it's like that friend who's trying to clean their room but keeps buying more stuff. the city's got this massive facelift happening and i'm not sure if it's a glow-up or just a mess in progress. but hey, that's the charm, right?
*the chenab bridge project is the big talk of the town. they say it'll cut travel time to lahore by like, half. but honestly, every time i drive by, it looks like a giant metal spider is slowly taking over the river. locals swear it'll be done "next year" but i've heard that since 2019. still, fingers crossed.
multan metro is another one. i overheard a guy at a chai stall saying it's gonna be the "lahore orange line's cooler cousin." not sure what that means, but i'm here for it. the construction sites are everywhere, and if you're a skateboarder, it's basically a free parkour course now. just don't tell the cops i said that.
the new airport terminal is wild. i landed there last month and it felt like i'd accidentally flown to dubai. marble floors, fancy coffee shops, the works. but the real tea? the wifi still sucks. so much for progress, huh?
safety-wise, multan's chill. i've wandered around at midnight more times than i can count, and the only thing that's ever chased me was a stray dog with a vendetta. rent's still cheap, though. you can get a decent 2-bedroom for like 20k-30k pkr. not bad for a city that's basically a construction site right now.
weather's a whole mood. it's april, and i'm already sweating through my shirt by 9am. but hey, at least the mangoes are coming. and if you're into history, lahore and bahawalpur are just a short drive away. perfect for a weekend escape when the dust gets too much.
overheard gossip at the market: "they're building a new stadium, but no one knows if it's for cricket or kabaddi." honestly, same. and someone else said the ghanta ghar roundabout is getting a "futuristic redesign." i'm picturing flying cars. probably won't happen, but a girl can dream.
pro-tip: if you're visiting, bring a mask. not for covid-just for the dust. and download careem or in-driver. taxis are like unicorns here-everyone's heard of them, but no one's seen one.
final thoughts: multan's future is loud, dusty, and kinda exciting. it's not perfect, but it's real. and honestly, that's more than i can say for a lot of cities. so here's to the chaos, the construction, and the crazy dreams. multan's got this.
external links*:
- Multan Metro Updates
- Chenab Bridge Progress
- Multan Airport New Terminal
- Local Construction Buzz
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