LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) inaugurated 17th century hujras of the Wazir Khan Mosque for business of local products after their renovation and conservation.

It turned hujrahs into a business hub having products of famous artisans and companies, including Pen Asia, Hast-o-Neest, Khazineyi, Indus Heritage Trust (IHT) and Tahir Mahmood Designs. Additionally, Luna Heritage has set up one of its first on-site franchises in the initial range of products, including handmade articrafts, clothing and accessories, decorative antiques and museum replicas.

The aim of this endeavor is to preserve the historical sites of the Walled City and promote the local products in traditional manners. In this regard, the opening ceremony of the bazaar was held at Wazir Khan Square.

Speaking on the occasion, WCLA Director General Kamran Lashari said he wished to resurrect the old Lahore city in its true grandeur to leave it as a prized piece of civilisation for posterity and the hujras were going to be a business hub for the people of Lahore.

“The WCLA will continue to facilitate and boost local products to showcase and promote the true face of the Walled City,” he added.

Published in Dawn, August 15th, 2022