Dak Chowki: A historic site, and garbage dump

Five hundred years old and currently surrounded by garbage, Wazirabad Dak Chowki is falling apart.


Web Desk August 29, 2013
Dark Chowki is a historic site that is around 500 years old and is now falling apart and covered in garbage. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB

WAZIRABAD: Five hundred years old and currently surrounded by garbage, Wazirabad Dak Chowki is falling apart.

Located on GT Road in Wazirabad, Dak Chowki is a mail station dating back to the Mughal era. The dilapidated historical site has not been restored despite funds having been issued for its repair.

Ten years ago, large craters surrounding Dak Chowki were filled with trash and even now, trash from the surrounding areas is sent here, Education Expert Dr Asif says.

A resident of the area, Muhammad Hussain Manzoor suggested that protective walls should be constructed around the area to safeguard it, so that people can benefit from the historic location.

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COMMENTS (2)

Fiz | 11 years ago | Reply

The ruins have their own language and they do tell a story, if you care to listen to them. Please archeaology department don't ignore these ruins.They are the linkage to our past, if we want to save our future. Thank you.

Irshad Khan | 11 years ago | Reply

Is there any value of history and historical places in my country? Who cares if this site is also destroyed like many others?

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