LAHORE: A survey has identified 271 dangerous buildings in Lahore’s Walled City ahead of Basant 2027, it was reported on Tuesday.
The survey covered nearly 10,000 buildings across five wards of the historic city. Lohari Gate recorded the highest number of dangerous buildings at 95, followed by Taxali Gate with 57.
A total of 52 buildings were declared dangerous in the ward comprising Akbari Gate and Delhi Gate, while 43 were identified in Bhatti Gate and 24 in Yakki Gate.
According to officials, the Walled City has approximately 22,000 buildings spread across nine wards. The survey of buildings in the remaining four wards is currently underway.
The findings have brought the condition of old buildings in the historic city into focus ahead of Basant 2027.
