Lahore
\n\u201cThis conservation effort is a vital step towards preserving the cultural soul of Punjab,\u201d stated Secretary Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, while conducting an extensive field visit yesterday to key heritage sites under the Archaeology Directorate including Summit Minar at Punjab Assembly, Saint Andrews Church near the Supreme Court Registry, Javed Manzil Auditorium & Library, and the historic Ali Mardan Khan Tomb.
\nHighlighting the importance of the sites, he highlighted that Summit Minar stands as a national symbol commemorating the 2nd Islamic Summit Conference held in Lahore in 1974, representing Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic legacy on the world stage, while Saint Andrews Church, built in the 19th century, is a landmark of colonial\u2013era architecture known for its unique Gothic design and deep-rooted Christian heritage in Lahore.
\nHe added that the conservation and uplift of Punjab\u2019s heritage is being carried out in line with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, for a \u2018Magnificent Punjab\u2019, and under the special direction of Senior Minister Punjab Maryam Aurangzeb to preserve the cultural identity and historic legacy of the province.
\nHe said that the efforts to conserve heritage sites are also being executed under the guidance of Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Zaman Khan, whose leadership is ensuring efficient governance, timely execution, and maximum facilitation for safeguarding Punjab\u2019s archaeological treasures.
\nHe reviewed ongoing conservation works, assessed archaeological data on structural integrity, restoration phases, and heritage classification of each monument. He was accompanied by Director Conservation Anjum Qureshi, XEN C&W Umair Hassan, SDO Archaeology, and consultants Malik Maqsood and Atiqur Rehman.
\nDr. Ehsan Bhutta emphasized stringent adherence to timelines and quality standards, appreciating the dedicated efforts of the Archaeology Directorate and Communication & Works Department. He directed that the pace of restoration be accelerated while ensuring meticulous preservation of cultural assets, adding that he will revisit the sites on 1st December to evaluate progress against the assigned deliverables.
\nHe further highlighted that the preservation of Punjab\u2019s diverse heritage reflects a strong commitment to protecting archaeological treasures that narrate centuries-old civilizational, cultural, and architectural evolution, asserting that modern conservation techniques and updated archaeological documentation will help secure these monuments for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lahore \u201cThis conservation effort is a vital step towards preserving the cultural soul of Punjab,\u201d stated Secretary Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, while conducting an extensive field visit yesterday to key heritage sites under the Archaeology Directorate including Summit Minar at Punjab Assembly, Saint Andrews Church near the Supreme Court Registry, Javed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":512239,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-512230","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n