Summit Minar, Lahore

The Summit Minar is an obelisk-shaped structure built in the centre of Charing Cross, Mall Road in the city of Lahore, Punjab the province of Pakistan. It was built to commemorate the second Islamic Summit Conference held in Lahore from 22 to 24 February 1974. It is located in front of WAPDA House and the Punjab Assembly Building.

Summit Minar
سمٹ مینار
View of the Summit Minar with Punjab Assembly Building in background and Charing Cross on the left
31.5603°N 74.3251°E / 31.5603; 74.3251
LocationCharing Cross, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
DesignerVedat Dalokay
BuilderNational Construction Company Pakistan Ltd.
TypeObelisk
MaterialMarble, stone
Height155 feet (47 m)
Beginning date22 February 1975 (1975-02-22)
Completion date1977

Its foundation stone was laid on 22 February 1975 on the first anniversary of the conference. It is 155 feet (47 m) high.

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