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42 responses to “Architecture in Pakistan: A Historical Overview”

1. first-rate says:

   November 4, 2026 at 2:48 pm

   The article gives a useful periodization, but calling the British period the most significant for architecture in Pakistan feels overstated, especially since it downplays the earlier Islamic and pre-Islamic layers. The point about the lack of opera houses, major museums, and architecturally notable bridges is also worth taking seriously as a critique of post-1947 planning.

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2. first-rate says:

   October 27, 2026 at 4:28 pm

   The article gives a useful periodization, but calling the British period “the most significant period for Architecture in Pakistan” seems like a stretch. The colonial buildings are certainly prominent and still in use, yet the piece itself notes the destruction and neglect of earlier Islamic structures under the Sikhs and the raids from Persia and Afghanistan, so the comparison feels uneven. The more interesting point is the closing observation about the lack of major libraries, museums, or opera houses since 1947 and the dependence on foreign designers—that seems like the real story about architecture in Pakistan rather than ranking periods.

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