LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has engaged the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) to restore Murree’s Mall Road for Rs550 million.

“The historical beauty of Murree will be restored within a year. The WCLA, with the help of experts and consultation of the local population and administration, will implement the project for Rs550 million to restore Murree to its ancient beauty,” the chief minister said on Saturday.

She said there would be no compromise on quality as Murree would be made a centre of global tourism facilities.

“The glass train project and the construction of a hospital equipped with modern facilities will further enhance this project,” she said.

Punjab’s senior provincial minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, will head the steering committee of the Murree Development Project.

“Historical footpaths will be restored, cleanliness will be made exemplary, and maximum facilities will be provided. The shops and buildings on Mall Road will be restored in the ancient architectural style.

Advertisement boards on the shops and buildings will also have the same shape and quality.”

The buildings will be illuminated with historical-style electric lights. A public square will be built to revive Murree’s ancient history. Standard washrooms will also be built for the convenience of tourists.

Published in Dawn, March 2nd, 2025