Lahore’s Khayaban-e-Amin Cricket Stadium recently hosted Prem Nagar – The Land of Love, a musical charity festival that combined Pakistan’s cultural heritage with a message of compassion, social welfare and interfaith harmony. The event brought together well-known performers and highlighted the organisers’ aim of supporting vulnerable communities through charitable initiatives.
The festival was organised under the leadership of Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, a Member of the National Assembly and chairman of the Prem Nagar initiative, in collaboration with Pakistan Television (PTV). According to the supplied report, the event aimed to support orphans, people with disabilities and elderly individuals who require care and assistance.
Abida Parveen and Shafqat Amanat Ali Headline Performances
Renowned Sufi singer Abida Parveen and vocalist Shafqat Amanat Ali were among the main performers at the festival. Singers Zeeshan Ali and Fawad Alam were also included in the reported lineup. The performances featured Sufi, classical and cultural music, celebrating Pakistan’s musical traditions while highlighting the event’s charitable purpose.
Prem Nagar is described in the supplied report as a welfare initiative offering shelter and support to orphans, abandoned elderly people and persons with disabilities, regardless of their religious or social background. The festival reflected the organisers’ stated vision of promoting generosity, inclusion and community support through cultural activities.
PTV’s participation was presented as a way to extend the event’s reach and connect cultural programming with humanitarian objectives. However, the supplied report did not provide specific figures for donations, ticket revenue or the total funds raised through the festival.
Khayaban-e-Amin Cricket Stadium Expands Its Cultural Role
The event also drew attention to efforts to establish Khayaban-e-Amin Cricket Stadium as a venue for cultural and community gatherings in addition to sporting activities. The stadium recently hosted the Lahore Medical and Dental College (LMDC) Mela 2026, which reportedly featured pop artists Hassan Raheem and Bilal Khan.
The variety of events held at the venue reflects its developing role in Lahore’s entertainment and community activities. According to the supplied report, organisers have also indicated plans for ROD LIVE in December 2026, although further details about its schedule, performers and tickets should be confirmed through official event channels.
Located along Defence Road near Lake City in Lahore, Khayaban-e-Amin promotes itself as a community-focused residential development with recreational and cultural activities.
Through Prem Nagar – The Land of Love, organisers sought to connect music with social responsibility and humanitarian support. The festival brought audiences together around Sufi traditions while highlighting the importance of compassion, inclusion and assistance for people in need.
