13/06/2026
Crisis in Cultural Heritage: Ewing Hall Faces Forced Evacuation Despite Legal Lease
Forman Christian College
Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) has suffered a serious setback to its cultural and historical heritage. In the past 48 hours, authorities forcibly took control of Ewing Hall, FCCU’s historic building in Anarkali, Lahore, despite a valid lease extending into the 2040s. The university was given only 24 hours to vacate its artifacts and property, amid concerns of possible demolition. Built in 1916, Ewing Hall is a vital part of Lahore’s architectural heritage and holds deep significance for Pakistan’s minority communities.
Forman Church Relations Office urge the government, civil society, and heritage advocates to protect this landmark and restore it to its rightful custodians
Maryam Nawaz Sharif Govt of PunjabGovernment of Pakistan Prime Minister's Office of Pakistan Mian Shehbaz Sharif Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department, Government of the Punjab
15/05/2026