Lahore’s Walled City Restoration Faces Delays Due to Shortage of Funds

Restoration work in Lahore's Walled City has slowed due to a shortage of funds, with the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) seeking extra capital from the Punjab administration to meet its December 2026 deadline.

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• Separately, underground parking plazas and shops planned at Mochi Gate, Sheranwala Gate and Taksali Gate require a further Rs.
• The ongoing Phase-I projects include an underground parking plaza at Neela Gumbad, estimated to cost Rs.
• Another Rs500 million is needed to improve the appearance of historic gates and relocate overhead wires underground.
• WCLA conservation director Azeem Dad expressed confidence that the projects would be completed within the stipulated timeframe.
• The work includes restoring building facades, moving electricity wires underground and repairing the sewerage system.

Notably, the ongoing Phase-I projects include an underground parking plaza at Neela Gumbad, estimated to cost Rs. 2.4 billion, which requires another Rs. 500 million. A second underground parking plaza at Nasir Bagh, costing Rs. 1.6 billion, needs an extra Rs. 600 million. Lahore Gets Dancing Fountain.

Notably, the authority has additionally requested Rs. 600 million for improvements at Shah Alam Market. The work includes restoring building facades, moving electricity wires underground and repairing the sewerage system.

Another Rs500 million is needed to improve the appearance of historic gates and relocate overhead wires underground. The sites include Yakki Gate, Taksali Gate, Mochi Gate and the Spice Market.

Separately, underground parking plazas and shops planned at Mochi Gate, Sheranwala Gate and Taksali Gate require a further Rs. 13 billion. Punjab Approves Rs. 7.73 Billion for Rehabilitation of Historic Fort.

Funding delays have slowed progress and could push up overall project costs. The WCLA has pressed the provincial administration to release the required funds to keep the work on schedule.

WCLA conservation director Azeem Dad expressed confidence that the projects would be completed within the stipulated timeframe. He remarked the authority had requested funding and work would accelerate once the capital was published. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around lahore's Walled City Restoration Faces Delays Due to Shortage of Funds point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.