LAHORE: To review the progress of conservation and restoration of heritage sites, a meeting was held between the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) and a delegation of Aga Khan Cultural Service – Pakistan (AKCS-P).
Discussions focused on the progress, opportunities, and challenges related to joint conservation efforts at key heritage sites, including the Lahore Fort, Wazir Khan Mosque, and Akbari Mandi.
A key topic of discussion was the conservation of the Wazir Khan Mosque. Work on the mosque has involved the structural consolidation of domes, walls, and foundations, as well as the restoration of floors, lime plaster, rooftops, and parapets. Beyond the mosque itself, conservation efforts have extended to the surrounding neighbourhood.
The bustling yet deteriorated area has been rehabilitated, historic houses along the southern side of Chowk Wazir Khan have been restored, and smaller monuments and façades within the square have been conserved.
