January 10, 2021
As part of the Sohna Lahore project, scores of houses in a katchi abadi in Dheer Village were recently painted in an array of colours, so as to provide an aesthetically pleasing view from the international airport. Little attention was paid to the sensibilities and tastes of the dwellers
Residents must be consulted before such a project is undertaken. Photos by Rahat Dar
127 houses in a
katchi abadi in Dheer Village, by the Lahore airport, were recently painted under orders of the Lahore commissioner. The houses were painted in colours ranging from bright red and turquoise to green and yellow, with little attention paid to the sensibilities and tastes of those who call these houses home.