The Quaid’s Mausoleum in Karachi is set to welcome visitors again after remaining closed for about three years due to security concerns.
The decision came during a meeting of a Senate subcommittee on national heritage. The panel reviewed the mausoleum’s administration, development, cleanliness, security arrangements and finances. Chairman Syed Waqar Mehdi noted that the historic site is neither commercial nor residential, yet it continues to face an unusually high electricity bill.
After talks with the Commissioner of Karachi and other officials, authorities agreed to allow public visits once more under proper security protocols. The move aims to give ordinary citizens and tourists access to this important national landmark while keeping safety measures in place.
Mazar-e-Quaid, the resting place of Pakistan’s founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, holds deep emotional and historical value for the nation. Its prolonged closure had limited opportunities for people to pay respects and learn about the country’s independence struggle.
Officials have stressed the need for better management, improved facilities and stronger coordination among departments. The reopening is expected to restore public connection with the monument and encourage educational visits by students and families.
