The Institute for Art and Culture (IAC) on Sunday arranged a conversation on restoration and conservation projects of the historic walled city of Lahore in its weekly session of cultural talks. Walled City Lahore Authority (WCLA) Director General Kamran Lashari briefed the participants about the restoration and conservation efforts of the WCLA, with particular reference to Shahi Hamam, Wazir Khan Mosque, Royal Trail, Picture Wall, Barood Khana, Royal Kitchens and others. The session was attended by IAC Vice Chancellor Professor Sajida Vandal, Pro-vice Chancellor Pervaiz Vandal, Cultural Talk Committee Head Professor Shah Nawaz Zaidi, Professor Zafar Iqbal Dean School of Arts, other faculty members and a large number of students who showed great interest in the discussion. Kamran Lashari commenced the discussion by highlighting the work completed by WCLA for the restoration of Delhi Gate to Kotwali Chowk area and said that the second phase for the restoration of Bhati Gate site would begin shortly. He said that the Walled City Lahore Authority is working according to international standards and gives supreme importance to improving the life quality of local people. “Our projects are not just for restoration, but our main focus is to improve the life quality of people living around these global monuments,” he added. For preservation of cultural traditions of the historic city, the WCLA had focused on awareness initiatives through social mobilization and completed several infrastructure development projects, including widening of streets, removal of heavy electricity wires, upgradation of drainage and water supply system and illumination of the buildings, etc, he said. He also briefed the audience about the restoration work under process inside Lahore Fort. “The WCLA has preserved Royal Kitchens, Barood Khana and most importantly the largest picture wall of Lahore Fort.” Published in Daily Times, December 10th 2018.