FAISALABAD: 17 October 2026 (DIGITAL ITLA): The historic 1896 Tehsil Lyallpur Office has been established in the first gallery of the Lyallpur Museum, showcasing office artifacts used by the first Colonization Officer, Captain Popham Young. The exhibition corner was officially opened to visitors following a visit by Commissioner Faisalabad Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh and Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral Fred Senevirathne, alongside their delegation and senior civil administrators.
During the visit, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner was given a comprehensive briefing on the restoration and setup of the 1896 office corner by Assistant Commissioner General Dr. Zeeshan Irshad. High Commissioner Senevirathne commended the initiative and expressed a desire for a detailed return visit. On the occasion, Commissioner Faisalabad presented the Sri Lankan envoy with a commemorative model of Faisalabad’s iconic Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar).
Addressing media representatives, Commissioner Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh noted that the initiative marks a significant step in reconnecting citizens with the region's cultural and historical heritage. He highlighted that Tehsil Lyallpur was established in 1896, and Captain Popham Young, along with Sir Ganga Ram, designed the layout of the Clock Tower, the eight bazaars, and surrounding settlements. He commended the officer in charge for executing the restoration and invited citizens, especially youth, to visit the museum's new gallery.
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