In collaboration with Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCS-P) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) is working on the conservation project of Akbari Gate, located at the eastern end of Lahore Fort. The agreement between the two entities for the “Heritage and Urban Regeneration: Tourism Development in Lahore Fort and its Buffer Zone” (HURL) project was developed with the objective of the “contributing to tourism development through heritage conservation, new facilities and urban regeneration in the Lahore Fort. Kamran Lashari, Director General, Walled City of Lahore Authority, said, "Akbari Gate stands as one of the most significant and historically rich entrances to the Lahore Fort, offering a profound glimpse into the cultural and royal heritage of our region. “We firmly believe that the preservation of heritage sites should not be confined solely to the restoration and structural consolidation of these landmarks. Instead, it is equally important to ensure their accessibility and appeal to the public.”