State Vandalism Of History In Pakistan

This eye-opening book chronicles Pakistan’s tragic neglect of its cultural treasures, revealing how bureaucratic indifference and shortsighted decisions have eroded the nation’s living history. From the crumbling walls of Lahore Fort and Shalamar Gardens - now on UNESCO’s endangered list - to the deliberate destruction of Jahangir’s Tomb for a VIP gate, the author uncovers heartbreaking stories of heritage lost to apathy. It asks painful questions: Why was a natural history museum in Chakwal abandoned? How did the ingenious Mughal water systems vanish under the state’s watch? Why does Pakistan spend a meager Rs26 per day to protect monuments that define its identity?

Blending investigative rigor with a storyteller’s passion, the book exposes systemic failures while celebrating the resilience of surviving sites like Harappa. It also serves as a vital guide, listing protected monuments, explaining preservation laws, and urging action. A haunting yet hopeful call to reclaim Pakistan’s legacy before more chapters of its history are erased forever.

Pages: 218
Author: Mahmood Zaman
Format: Hardback