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Iqbal Park
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General information
LocationLahore, Pakistan

Iqbal Park (formerly Minto Park) is large area of green space, located at the heart of Lahore city in Pakistan.[3] The park accommodates Minar-e-Pakistan (Lighthouse of Pakistan), a 60 meters (198.5 feet) tall distinctive monument in the shape of a minaret that has been built in commemoration of the Lahore Resolution passed at the three-day general session (22–24 March 1940) of All India Muslim League, calling for greater Muslim autonomy in British India. The resolution became synonymous to the demand for a separate Muslim state of Pakistan.
The park has been expanded in May 2014, and now forms a contiguous space with major landmarks such as Badshahi Mosque, Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore Fort, Hazuri Bagh, Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal, Samadhi of Ranjit Singh, Roshnai Gate and Hazuri Bagh Baradari. More than 93 acres land has been added to the area of the park during the recent expansion. Minar-e-Pakistan provides a panoramic view to visitors who can climb up the stairs or through an elevator. The park also includes marble fountains, lush green lawns, gardens and an artificial lake.

  • 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

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  2. ^ http://www.tdcp.gop.pk/tdcp/Accomodation/TDCPResortsStopovers/tabid/639/Default.aspx
  3. ^ Zafar Iqbal. "Bury the hatchet". gulftoday.ae. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
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