Aiwan-e-Iqbal
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Aiwan-e-Iqbal Complex is a monumental building constructed in Lahore to portray a semblance of Iqbal’s philosophical thought and message for Muslim Ummah by providing sustained financial resources for the Activating and the Projects of the Iqbal Academy Pakistan. Having contributed toward the dissemination of the message of the great poet by conducting various programmes in the Aiwan and through presentations made to local and foreign visitors and display of paintings depicting Iqbal’s philosophy exhibited in its art galleries, it has by now, become a commercially feasible entity catering to its own financial needs.
The Complex was completed in 1997 over a period of about 13 years at a cost of Rs. 416.3 million met through grants from various sources, including grants from Federal/Provincial Government and Foreign Governments.
It comprises:
on approximately 25% of the area:
- Three high-rise towers containing 27 floors, connected to each other through two service towers having stairs and four elevators;
- One Conference Centre having a capacity of 1050 persons, fitted with latest audio facilities;
- Two Exhibition Halls;
- One Banquet Hall;
- Four Committee Rooms, one fitted with latest audio facilities;
- Four Delegate Rooms;
- VIP Lounges;
- Art Galleries in wide foyers at different levels around the Conference Centre;
- One Service Lift;
- Separate Service Block, part of which is on rent and remaining is accommodating the security personnel deployed for round-the clock security of the Complex. It also contains sewerage-pumping station;
- Underground double storey car parking for 145 cars and 250 cycles/ motorcycles.
Remaining 75% area has been landscaped on traditional pattern with 17 waterfalls, 15 fountains, flowers troughs and grassy lawns. A striking feature of the landscaping pattern is a square-shaped sunken garden with a large fountain and four water falls
