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April 29, 2021
LAHORE: Punjab Tourism and Archaeology Department (TAD) has successfully fulfilled international demand to secure Harappa, declared world heritage by the Unesco, by acquiring 315 kanals of land adjacent to remnants of one of world s premium developed civilisation at Harappa, located at district Sahiwal.
The Unesco had demanded construction of walls and grill around Harappa. The TAD spent Rs190 million on purchasing nearby lands. Under well adopted policy devised by Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, the TAD is working hard for preservation of heritage sites like Harappa.
According to the Adviser to CM on Tourism and Archaeology Asif Mehmood, Communication and Works (C&W) Department is finalising, finishing the auditorium building, which would be used for multiple purposes.
CM okays Rs2b package for Harrapa
Says half of funds will be used for roads repair
Punjab CM Usman Buzdar. PHOTO: EXPRESS
LAHORE:
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday announced Rs2 billion development package for the historic city of Harrapa.
The chief minister along with Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar visited Harappa on Wednesday and announced development package during a meeting with notables of the area. He highlighted that half of the amount would be used for roads repair while Rs500 million will be used for water supply and sewerage improvement.
Similarly, Rs500 million will be spent on construction of overhead bridge and underpass at the railway crossing, he said.