Plan for restoration of historical fort sought
Commissioner Multan Division Javed Akhtar Mahmood on Thursday directed archaeology department to submit a comprehensive plan for restoration of the historical Qasim Fort wall within two weeks.
The commissioner seeks a detailed report regarding the restoration of the historical wall of Qasim Fort and directed concerned departments to complete the initial work as soon as possible.
He also directed Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) administration to make an avenue of fruit trees in the city and also for making points of local products for tourists in surrounding areas of the fort in order to promote local products like mango, cotton and others. Commissioner Javed Akhtar Mahmood also directed WASA, Irrigation and PHA departments to make a plan for the drip irrigation system.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 26th, 2021.