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The Walled City of Lahore Authority [a] is a semi-governmental organisation established and funded by the Government of Punjab for the conservation, planning and development, regulation and management of the Walled City of Lahore, the historic fortified interior of Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan. [1] [2]
No longer used as a hammam, the baths were restored between 2013 and 2015 by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Walled City of Lahore Authority. The restoration project was given an Award of Merit by UNESCO in 2016 for the hammam's successful conservation which returned it to its "former prominence." [30]
Kamran was born on 21 December 1952 into a Baloch family belonging to the Lashari tribe in Lahore, West Punjab. He is father of film director Bilal Lashari. [5] He also featured in Waar, a movie directed by his son in 2013. In the movie, Lashari played the role of Asher Azeem, DG of Pakistan's Internal Security.
The building's structural integrity was affected by its use as a storehouse. As of 2014, the Walled City of Lahore Authority has assumed control of the space in order to undertake restoration works with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture [23] [46] Following its restoration, the space will house the Lahore Fort's museum. [23]
Unfortunately, during the anarchic rule of the 18th century, all the city gates, except Lohari Gate along with two other gates were walled up. Lohari gate was rebuilt in 1864 by Sir Robert Montgomery, the then Governor of Punjab. [4] The Walled City Lahore Authority has completed the renovation of Lohari Gate recently. [3]
Lahore remains a major tourist destination in Pakistan. The Walled City of Lahore was renovated in 2014 and is popular due to the presence of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. [217] Among the most popular sights are the Lahore Fort, adjacent to the Walled City, and home to the Sheesh Mahal, the Alamgiri Gate, the Naulakha pavilion, and the Moti Masjid.
The fort was declared a historical heritage site by the State of Balochistan, which in 2019 announced an agreement with the Walled City of Lahore Authority to restore it and associated buildings, with the Assistant Commissioner relocating in order for the fort to be opened to the public as a museum.
Pages in category "Walled City of Lahore" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. ... Walled City of Lahore Authority; Wazir Khan Chowk;