Heritage conservation efforts expanded across Punjab
Interim Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah visits Mai Qamro Mosque and Muqarab Khan Tomb in a small village on the outskirts of Islamabad. Photo: Express
Following the expansion of its domain to the provincial level, the Punjab Walled Cities and Heritage Areas Authority aims to complete a large number of conservation projects in several cities during the ongoing year.
Director General Kamran Lashari stated that the authority would work on historical sites and culture throughout Punjab, striving to preserve the culture of the province for future generations.
A progress report on projects launched to promote tourism and heritage revealed that the authority had completed the work to revitalise 26 out of 33 streets, half of the market and 72 out of 162 buildings in Package 4 of the Shahi Guzargah from Chowk Purani Kotwali to Sunehri Masjid in the inner city of Lahore.
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The ongoing projects include restoration of the Mausoleum of Hazrat Musa Pak, Shah Shams Tabrizi Subzwari, Baba Faridud Din, Badshahi Mosque and Hazuri Bagh, set to be completed in 2024.
Preservation projects are also under way for Lal Qila in Multan, the Old DC Office Complex and the Commissioner Office in Sargodha.
The authority has collaborated with the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) for the preservation of Haveli Bhoman Shah in Dipalpur, Haveli Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Gujranwala, Haveli Bakshi Ram and Gurdwara Bhai Karam Singh in Jhelum.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 7th, 2024.