Faisalabad 16 Oct 2026 (DIGITAL ITLA): Preserving the rich heritage and urban genesis of the city, the district administration has set up a dedicated historic corner inside the first gallery of Lyallpur Museum, reconstructing the 1896 Tehsil Lyallpur Office. Featuring authentic office equipment and artifacts used by the region's first Colonization Officer, Captain Popham Young, the gallery section has officially been opened to public visitors.
Commissioner Faisalabad Division Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh, accompanied by Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral Fred Senevirathne and a high-level diplomatic delegation, visited the museum to review the newly established historic installation. Senior officers from the divisional and district administrations were also present.
During the visit, the Sri Lankan envoy received a briefing regarding the historical context and architectural restoration of the 1896 office setup. Expressing keen interest, High Commissioner Rear Admiral Fred Senevirathne appreciated the heritage conservation efforts and expressed a desire to visit the museum again for an extended tour. Marking the occasion, Commissioner Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh presented a commemorative replica model of the iconic Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) to the foreign dignitary.
Speaking to media representatives, Commissioner Faisalabad Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh highlighted that reconnecting citizen with their cultural and historical roots remains an administrative commitment. He noted that upon the establishment of Lyallpur Tehsil in 1896, Captain Popham Young alongside renowned engineer Sir Ganga Ram designed the master layout for the Clock Tower, the eight surrounding bazaars, and planned urban settlements.
The Commissioner remarked that this historic corner aims to educate students and tourists about the administrative mechanisms and operational framework of 1896. Commending the execution team for their restoration work, he extended a cordial invitation to the public and youth to visit the first gallery of Lyallpur Museum.
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