Pakistan: Alarm raised over destruction of city's historic sites by "beautification plan"
LAHORE: Commercial interest in the name of a beautification plan are wiping out history in the city of Multan, as Damdama – a historical landmark and only surviving “watchtower” of the Qila Qasim Bagh – has been demolished and is being replaced by a “monstrous” structure.
Talking to Daily Times, residents and members of conservation societies expressed deep concern and regret over what was going on in the city under the Multan Beautification Plan.