{
  "id": 7265666,
  "title": "PHA to Restore Historic Park in Lahore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/pha-to-restore-historic-park-in-lahore",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:18:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/14/pha-to-restore-historic-park-in-lahore/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) plans to restore Nehru Park, a historic site in Lahore's Krishan Nagar district, to its former glory, Director General Ahmad Usman Javaid announced on Sunday. Nehru Park holds significance as the location where the Indian National Congress adopted its Purna Swaraj resolution on December 31, 1929, during its Lahore session, which demanded complete self-rule and severing ties with British governance. Jawaharlal Nehru, then Congress president, raised the Indian flag at the site to signify this declaration of independence. Javaid revealed that the PHA's restoration efforts will involve both horticultural and engineering components. The horticulture division will reintroduce lush grass and vibrant seasonal flowers, while engineers will install night lighting, seating benches, and children's swings to make the park more family-friendly. The PHA has already undertaken repairs to the park's boundary wall, introduced decorative floral planters, and constructed a cricket pavilion. Additional decorative fountains will further enhance the historic site. Javaid emphasized that Nehru Park is not merely a public amenity but also a site of considerable historical importance, and the PHA is duty-bound to preserve its character while transforming it into a lively green space for locals. This project is part of a larger initiative to restore and renovate over 800 smaller community parks within the PHA's jurisdiction throughout the city. Students and civil society groups will participate in the restoration process. Horticulturally, Javaid explained that the PHA will enhance tree care monitoring through geo-tagging, and a province-wide Geographic Information System (GIS) is being developed to create an extensive inventory of urban trees for real-time mapping, tracking, and conservation. Dedicated tree officers have been appointed in several districts to oversee tree maintenance, process applications, supervise compensatory plantation, and enforce regulations. Additionally, the PHA will develop and rehabilitate parks in 11 newly incorporated districts to boost urban greenery and landscapes. Javaid reiterated that improving existing parks and establishing new green spaces are among the authority's top priorities for the current financial year.",
  "summary": "The Punjab Horticulture Authority will restore Nehru Park, a historic site in Lahore’s pre-partition Krishan Nagar area, to its full … Read More The post PHA to Restore Historic Park in Lahore appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Punjab Horticulture Authority plans to restore Nehru Park in Lahore.",
    "Park significant for Indian National Congress' Purna Swaraj resolution in 1929.",
    "Restoration includes horticulture, engineering, and community participation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The restoration of Nehru Park reflects a broader effort to preserve historical sites and enhance urban green spaces, aligning with the Punjab Horticulture Authority's priorities to boost city landscapes and conservation.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}