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'''Iqbal Park''' (formerly '''Minto Park''') is an [[urban park]]; after renovation and expansion its name is '''Greater Iqbal Park''' located in the outskirts of the [[Walled City of Lahore|Walled City]] in [[Lahore]], [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulftoday.ae/portal/50bcdf70-a028-40cd-a1b9-c549d2ee39fa.aspx|title=Bury the hatchet|date=|publisher=gulftoday.ae|accessdate=2012-03-23|author=Zafar Iqbal}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1140540/recreational-facility-greater-iqbal-park-open-public-august-14/|title=Greater Iqbal Park to open for public on August 14|date=13 July 2015|work=Express Tribune|accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref> Noted as the home of ''[[Minar-e-Pakistan]],'' the 125-acre park includes an artificial lake which spreads over four acres which includes a 800-feet-long [[musical fountain]]. Other attractions includes a soft rail, library, an open-air gym and a food court. The tombs of [[Allama Iqbal]] and [[Hafeez Jalandhari]] are also located in the park.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1302895/|title=Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif formally inaugurates Greater Iqbal Park in Lahore|date=2016-12-17|newspaper=DAWN.COM|access-date=2016-12-17}}</ref>
'''Iqbal Park''' ({{lang-ur|{{nq|اقبال پارک}}}}), formerly '''Minto Park''', is an [[urban park]]; after renovation and expansion its name is '''Greater Iqbal Park''' located in the outskirts of the [[Walled City of Lahore|Walled City]] in [[Lahore]], [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulftoday.ae/portal/50bcdf70-a028-40cd-a1b9-c549d2ee39fa.aspx|title=Bury the hatchet|date=|publisher=gulftoday.ae|accessdate=2012-03-23|author=Zafar Iqbal}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1140540/recreational-facility-greater-iqbal-park-open-public-august-14/|title=Greater Iqbal Park to open for public on August 14|date=13 July 2015|work=Express Tribune|accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref> Noted as the home of ''[[Minar-e-Pakistan]],'' the 125-acre park includes an artificial lake which spreads over four acres which includes a 800-feet-long [[musical fountain]]. Other attractions includes a soft rail, library, an open-air gym and a food court. The tombs of [[Allama Iqbal]] and [[Hafeez Jalandhari]] are also located in the park.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1302895/|title=Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif formally inaugurates Greater Iqbal Park in Lahore|date=2016-12-17|newspaper=DAWN.COM|access-date=2016-12-17}}</ref>


'''Renovation and Expansion'''
'''Renovation and Expansion'''

Revision as of 10:56, 19 April 2018

Iqbal Park
اقبال پارک
Map
TypeRecreation and wildlife park
LocationLahore, Pakistan
Coordinates31°35′33″N 74°18′34″E / 31.5925°N 74.3095°E / 31.5925; 74.3095
Area328.901 acres (133.102 ha)[1]
Createdc.1968

Iqbal Park (Template:Lang-ur), formerly Minto Park, is an urban park; after renovation and expansion its name is Greater Iqbal Park located in the outskirts of the Walled City in Lahore, Pakistan.[2][3] Noted as the home of Minar-e-Pakistan, the 125-acre park includes an artificial lake which spreads over four acres which includes a 800-feet-long musical fountain. Other attractions includes a soft rail, library, an open-air gym and a food court. The tombs of Allama Iqbal and Hafeez Jalandhari are also located in the park.[4]

Renovation and Expansion Along with renovation of the Minar-i-Pakistan (Pakistan Resolution Movement), the project features expansion of the Iqbal Park by including it in the stretch of Circular Road between the park and Lahore Fort. The 125 acre green oasis is surrounded almost entirely by the old city of Lahore. Visitors can lounge on rolling lawns and take in the panoramic view of the symbolic Minar-e-Pakistan, the majestic Lahore Fort, the iconic Azadi Interchange and the historic Badshahi Mosque that also shelters the tomb of Allama Iqbal (1877-1938), a Muslim poet and one of the great spiritual thinkers and teachers of all times. For those who prefer a more active itinerary, 4 kilometer long walkways provide ample opportunities for running and cycling. In addition the guests can take a stroll through the cascade surrounded by four memorial monuments, ride in the soft rail that runs along the 2 kilometer long Buggy Track or picnic near the lake and enjoy 800 feet long musical fountain performance. Moreover, the park features lush greenery, ample seating and artistic food courts and shopping kiosks for visitors. The project was started on October 10, 2015 and was completed on November 09, 2016 incurring a total cost of PKR 981 million as quoted by the contractor of the project. The construction project was awarded to Habib Construction Services which is one of the largest construction companies of Pakistan and have worked on several other mega projects previously. Also history museum and an outdoor amphitheater are under construction inside the park premises.

Expansion Statistics:

Location Lahore
Construction Cost PKR 981 Million
Client Parks and Horticulture Authority
Ownership PHA, Government of Punjab
Contractor Habib Construction Services Limited

[5]

  • Minar-e-Pakistan is located in Iqbal Park.
    Minar-e-Pakistan is located in Iqbal Park.
  • Badshahi Mosque is adjacent to Iqbal Park.
    Badshahi Mosque is adjacent to Iqbal Park.
  • The Lahore Fort is adjacent to Iqbal Park.
    The Lahore Fort is adjacent to Iqbal Park.
  • Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal is adjacent to Iqbal Park.
    Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal is adjacent to Iqbal Park.
  • Entering the Park.
    Entering the Park.
  • Lush grounds.
    Lush grounds.
  • Minar-e-Pakistan.
    Minar-e-Pakistan.
  • Street scene.
    Street scene.
  • Walking trail before the recent redesign of the whole site.
    Walking trail before the recent redesign of the whole site.
  • Tourist buses.
    Tourist buses.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 13 February 2010. Retrieved 23 February 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ Zafar Iqbal. "Bury the hatchet". gulftoday.ae. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  3. ^ "Greater Iqbal Park to open for public on August 14". Express Tribune. 13 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif formally inaugurates Greater Iqbal Park in Lahore". DAWN.COM. 17 December 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  5. ^ "Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif formally inaugurates Greater Iqbal Park in Lahore". DAWN.COM. 17 December 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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