{"id":101699,"date":"2025-03-17T10:31:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T05:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=101699"},"modified":"2025-03-17T10:31:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T05:31:46","slug":"lahr-to-overhaul-lahores-historical-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/lahr-to-overhaul-lahores-historical-sites.html","title":{"rendered":"New heritage authority to overhaul Lahore\u2019s historical sites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lahore: The Punjab government has established the Lahore Authority for Heritage Revival (LAHR) to restore and preserve the city&#8217;s historic sites. The initiative aims to protect Lahore\u2019s architectural heritage and remove encroachments from significant landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/north-lahore-to-become-model-urban-area.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Lahore to become model urban area in 2 yrs: FM Rehman<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision was made in a meeting chaired by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. During the session, officials identified key heritage sites for restoration, including Lahore Fort, Jahangir and Noor Jahan\u2019s tombs, Shalimar Gardens, and Kamran\u2019s Baradari. Proposals were also reviewed for restoring the original structure of Neela Gumbad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address parking congestion near historic sites, authorities have identified five locations for underground parking facilities. Additionally, CM Maryam Nawaz directed the removal of encroachments around Circular Road and Lahore\u2019s historic gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/lahore-get-model-bazaars-soon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Model Bazaars in Lahore to offer wholesale prices on essentials<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nawaz Sharif, who has been appointed patron-in-chief of LAHR\u2019s steering committee, stressed the importance of preserving Lahore\u2019s historical identity, citing European cities as examples of well-maintained heritage. He also emphasized compensating businesses affected by anti-encroachment efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative marks a significant step in safeguarding Lahore\u2019s cultural legacy and ensuring its historic sites remain intact for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore: The Punjab government has established the Lahore Authority for Heritage Revival (LAHR) to restore and preserve the city&#8217;s historic sites. The initiative aims to protect Lahore\u2019s architectural heritage and remove encroachments from significant landmarks. Read: North Lahore to become model urban area in 2 yrs: FM Rehman The decision was made in a meeting chaired by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. During the session, officials identified key heritage sites for restoration, including Lahore Fort, Jahangir and Noor Jahan\u2019s tombs, Shalimar Gardens, and Kamran\u2019s Baradari. Proposals were also reviewed for restoring the original structure of Neela Gumbad. To address parking congestion near historic sites, authorities have identified five locations for underground parking facilities. Additionally, CM Maryam Nawaz directed the removal of encroachments around Circular Road and Lahore\u2019s historic gates. Read: New Model Bazaars in Lahore to offer wholesale prices on essentials Nawaz Sharif, who has been appointed patron-in-chief of LAHR\u2019s steering committee, stressed the importance of preserving Lahore\u2019s historical identity, citing European cities as examples of well-maintained heritage. He also emphasized compensating businesses affected by anti-encroachment efforts. 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