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On this day 47 years ago, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed in Rawalpindi. In this rare footage, a young Benazir Bhutto recalls the haunting reality of their final goodbye. The verdict, often called a “judicial murder” by historians, led to a 2:00 AM execution that shocked the world.

Benazir and her mother were only given 45 minutes to see him through the bars of a tiny cell, unaware it was their last meeting until the very end. Despite the looming gallows, Bhutto remained composed, telling his daughter: “I am innocent.”

Today, we remember the man known as Quaid-e-Awam
and the final moments of a leader whose legacy still echoes through the halls
of history.

 

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Today, the Harappa Museum reopens not merely redefined, but reimagined under the Magnificent Punjab Initiative. What once displayed history now draws you into it an immersive journey where the ancient world of Harappa comes alive with striking clarity and presence of immersive display and dioramas.

But this is only the first step.

Harappa is no
longer being treated as a static archaeological site. It is evolving into a
living, breathing Heritage City which is an ambitious vision championed by
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Here, preservation meets imagination.
Conservation and excavation move hand in hand with bold, forward-looking
infrastructure. Visitors won’t just observe history; they will experience it.
An Indus Valley Decipherment Center will invite
the world to engage with the mysteries of the Indus script. A Living History
Village will recreate the rhythms of ancient life. Thoughtfully designed
spaces, the Citadel Hotel, water management exhibits, and storytelling through
carefully curated projection mapping will turn every visit into something
layered, sensory, and unforgettable.

Implemented by Directorate General of Archaeology
Punjab, u/PunjabArchaeology this is more than
an effort. It is a confident reassertion of civilizational depth, told with
modern tools and bold intent.

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A visit was conducted by the Director General Walled City of Lahore Authority to the Anarkali Tomb, where conservation and restoration works are now in the final stages. During the inspection, DG WCLA reviewed the quality and progress of preservation of original architectural elements. Emphasis was placed on maintaining historical authenticity, with particular attention to surface finishes and fresco work. DG WCLA directed the project team to ensure timely completion while adhering strictly to conservation standards, so that the monument can be presented to the public as a well-preserved symbol of Lahore’s rich Mughal heritage.

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A visit was conducted by the Director General Walled City of Lahore Authority to the Anarkali Tomb, where conservation and restoration works are now in the final stages. During the inspection, DG WCLA reviewed the quality and progress of preservation of original architectural elements. Emphasis was placed on maintaining historical authenticity, with particular attention to surface finishes and fresco work. DG WCLA directed the project team to ensure timely completion while adhering strictly to conservation standards, so that the monument can be presented to the public as a well-preserved symbol of Lahore’s rich Mughal heritage.

Available at https://www.instagram.com/p/DWqNXW4Dakj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

A visit was conducted by the Director General Walled City of Lahore Authority to the Anarkali Tomb, where conservation and restoration works are now in the final stages. During the inspection, DG WCLA reviewed the quality and progress of preservation of original architectural elements. Emphasis was placed on maintaining historical authenticity, with particular attention to surface finishes and fresco work. DG WCLA directed the project team to ensure timely completion while adhering strictly to conservation standards, so that the monument can be presented to the public as a well-preserved symbol of Lahore’s rich Mughal heritage.

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This is not just the restoration of a mosque, it is the revival of something that was almost lost.
Hidden in the quiet landscape of Rahim Yar Khan,
the 18th-century Chitti Masjid, built in 1753 under Ikhtiar Khan, had nearly
faded into ruin. Today, it stands restored and once again, the call to prayer
echoes through its walls.
Under the #MagnificentPunjab initiative of
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Directorate General of Archaeology u/PunjabArchaeology carried out the
conservation using traditional techniques, carefully bringing the structure
back from the brink while preserving its original essence. The process also
enabled on-site skill development and hands-on training for local manpower.
This revival is more than conservation, infact it is a reminder that even the most
forgotten corners of Punjab an come alive again, if we choose to see them . Available
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Hopefully everyone is safe and fine 🤲🏻

A comprehensive transformation of Taxila is underway, combining conservation of major heritage sites with new visitor facilities, upgraded campus infrastructure, and improved access across the region. Explore what’s changing.

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A comprehensive transformation of Taxila is underway, combining conservation of major heritage sites with new visitor facilities, upgraded campus infrastructure, and improved access across the region. Explore what’s changing.

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There is an honesty in old buildings. They do not ask to be admired, only understood.
On Empress Road, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church has stood since 1872.

It holds faith, memory, and Lahore’s layered story. Time has left its marks in the shape of weathered stone, weakened joints, and past repairs with non-conforming materials.
What matters is the response.

The Government of Punjab, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is carrying out careful, evidence-led conservation through the Directorate General of Archaeology u/PunjabArchaeology to keep the building true, not making it new.

Every step begins with understanding: assess, analyze, respect. Preserve what exists, repair where needed, replace only when necessary.

St. Andrew’s is part of Punjab’s multi-faith heritage. Protecting it is responsibility. Under the umbrella of a Magnificent Punjab, the past is treated as something living, still shaping the city.

When complete, the church will not look reborn but only as it should: steady, dignified, and true to its time.

#MagnificentPunjab

 

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Sorry for blurry photo, only had my phone and didn't want to get too close

Credits: Syed Rizwan