Punjab House
Punjab House, to be renamed as Kohsar University, is a mansion in Murree, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Pakistan. It is used by the Government of Punjab, Pakistan, Government of Pakistan for Chief Minister's annexe, banquets, government official meetings and as a state guest house.[2][3]
| Punjab House | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Construction started | 1993 |
| Completed | 1995 |
| Owner | Government of Pakistan |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Floor area | 8.75 acres (3.54 ha)[1] |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 20 |
It was developed when Manzoor Wattoo was Chief Minister of Punjab, Pakistan, and has approximately 100 employees.[2]
It has three floors. The top floor is the VVIP floor with master bedroom and suite, the second floor has four executive suites and the ground floor has a reception hall, two bedrooms and a large waiting lounge.[2]
It has overall six executive suites and a VVIP floor with a master bedroom and suite spread over 10,000 sq feet. The master suite has drawing room, walk-in closet, luxury bathroom, balcony and a big kitchen.[2] The foyer of the annexe has most expensive chandelier and the furniture has been provided by top designers in Pakistan.[2] It is centrally air conditioned.[2]
In 2019, it was announced that Punjab House Murree would be converted into a university.[4]
References
- Dawn.com (13 September 2018). "Prime Minister House to be converted into high-quality postgraduate institute: minister".
- "Punjab House too luxurious to promote austerity".
- "VIDEO: Have a look at luxurious Punjab, PM House". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
- Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (1 April 2019). "Govt gives go-ahead to setting up of varsity in Murree". DAWN.COM.