Situated between the intersection of Purani [Old] Anarkali Food Street and the famous Mall Road of Lahore, and just across Tourist Street from Old Tollinton Market is a gazebo-like structure that houses Hafiz Fruit and Juice Corner (HFJC). At first look, there’s nothing seemingly extraordinary about HFJC, until you realise that the iconic landmark dates back over six decades and has been the favourite haunt of almost three generations!

For me, going to HFJC is also a pilgramage of sorts, a journey back in time to honour and remember a dear old friend who introduced me to it. It was late evening and we had just left his house in Mughalpura and were aimlessly driving around, taking in the sights and sounds of Lahore, when he pulled up at HFJC.........

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