Tag: Heritage Restoration
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SMIU to Restore Historic Buildings in Karachi, VC Announces
SMIU Announces Restoration of Century-Old Heritage Buildings The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU), Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, announced on Monday that the university’s historic buildings are set to undergo a careful restoration. The project aims to preserve the architectural legacy of the campus while incorporating modern facilities to support present-day learning and research.…
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Ontario WWII site in Bowmanville saved from demolition, restoration now in hands of volunteers
Historic Bowmanville Site Reprieve: A Win for Preservation The historic Second World War site in Bowmanville, Ontario, has escaped demolition after months of tireless advocacy by a local non-profit organization. The Jury Lands Foundation, a nonprofit group focused on preserving regional history, announced that the site will be preserved and restored, though the financial and…
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Progress of Qila Kona Qasim Bagh Beautification Reviewed
Overview of the Review The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) held a focused briefing on the ongoing beautification work at Qila Kona Qasim Bagh, with high-level officials in attendance. Led by WCLA Director General Najmu Saqib and the Commissioner of Multan, the inspection aimed to assess the current status, identify challenges, and align timelines…
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Out of the Ruins: Will Aleppo Ever Be Rebuilt?
Introduction: A City in the Shadow of Destruction The old alleys of Aleppo, once a bustling tapestry of markets, homes, and centuries of memory, now mostly stand as skeletal silhouettes against the sky. The kebab stall under a tarpaulin, the shadow of a building with three upper floors sheared in half, and the weight of…