Mughal-Era Ruins in Islamabad Demolished for Housing Project

Islamabad: The remains of a 16th-century Mughal-era structure in Rehara village were demolished to make way for a private housing project, sparking concern among heritage experts. The building, believed to date back to Emperor Akbar’s reign, featured an 8×4.5 meter chamber built with thick limestone and sandstone walls. The Department of Archaeology and Museums (DOAM) had repeatedly requested documentation from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in an effort to safeguard the site but reportedly received no response. The demolition comes shortly after the removal of a nearby British-era World War I memorial, raising serious questions about heritage protection in rapidly expanding urban zones of the federal capital.