Punjab Governor House opens to public for first time
- By Web Desk -
- Sep 16, 2018
LAHORE: In line with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s promise to allow public access to state buildings, the palatial Punjab Governor House opened its doors to the general public on Sunday.
Visitors are being allowed to enter the building from Kashmir Road Gate after showing their national identity cards and going through necessary security check.
A great number of families have gathered outside Kashmir Road Gate to have firsthand experience of the spacious state building and its lush green lawns.
The Governor House will remain open from 10:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening on every Sunday.
A spokesman of the Governor House said this step is in line with the decision of the PTI government to open state buildings in the country for the public.
On Sept 10, Governor of Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar announced to open the Governor House for the general public on Sundays.
“Government buildings are a national asset. All around the world people are at liberty to visit their government buildings without any restrictions, we also want our people to be able to have the same experience,” Chaudhry Sarwar said while addressing a press conference in Lahore.
Earlier this month, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail opened the doors of the Governor House in Karachi to public.