Completion of the Picture Wall Restoration at the World Heritage property of the Lahore Fort

One of the most ambitious heritage conservation endeavours in Pakistan's history has reached a landmark conclusion. The restoration of the northern section of the Picture Wall at Lahore Fort, one of the world's largest and most extraordinary Mughal murals, was officially completed in April 2026, following more than a decade of meticulous scientific research, multidisciplinary teamwork and sustained international cooperation. All on-site conservation and restoration work was carried out by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture’s (AKTCS) Pakistan affiliate, the Aga Khan Cultural Service-Pakistan (AKCS-P), which served as the implementing agency throughout every phase of the project. “This project has proven that world-class heritage conservation is achievable in Pakistan. Over a decade, we built not only a restored wall but a community of highly skilled conservation professionals, many of them women, who will carry these methods into the future. The Picture Wall now stands as a symbol of what is possible when governments, international partners and local communities unite around a shared heritage”, said Khawaja Tausif Ahmad, CEO, Aga Khan Cultural Service-Pakistan (AKCS-P).