Punjab establishes new authority to preserve Lahore's heritage
Pakistan
The meeting focused removing and identifying encroachments from historical sites
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Punjab government has set up the Lahore Authority for Heritage Revival (LAHR) to restore and preserve the city’s historic sites.
The decision was made during a meeting chaired by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
The meeting focused removing and identifying encroachments from historical sites.
Nawaz sharif was appointed as the patron-in chief of LHHR’s steering committee.
Authorities identified five locations for underground parking and reviewed proposals for restoring the original structure of Neela Gumband.
Restoration plans were also discussed for the Lahore Fort, Jahangir and Noor Jahan’s tombs, Shalimar Gardens, and Kamran’s Baradari.
Maryam Nawaz directed the removal of encroachments around Circular Road and Lahore’s historic gates.
Nawaz Sharif emphasised the importance of preserving Lahore’s heritage, comparing it to European cities’ that maintain their historical integrity. He also called for compensating affected businesses.
