Punjab House, Murree Explained

Punjab House, Murree
Room Count:20
Coordinates:33.8974°N 73.3805°W
Floor Count:3
Floor Area:[1]
Owner:Government of Punjab

Punjab House, formerly known as Circuit House, is a mansion and resort building in Murree, near Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Pakistan. It has been used by the Government of Punjab and Government of Pakistan for Chief Minister's annexe, for government official meetings, as banquet hall, and as state guest house.[2] [3]

History

Punjab House was founded in 1937 as Circuit House.[4] It was further developed when Manzoor Wattoo was chief minister of Punjab.[2]

In 2003, it was renamed as Punjab House.[4]

In 2019, it was announced that Punjab House would be converted into a university.[5]

Building

Punjab House 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 six executive suites overall and a VVIP floor with a master bedroom and suite spread over . 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] It has approximately 100 employees.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Prime Minister House to be converted into high-quality postgraduate institute: minister. Dawn.com. 13 September 2018.
  2. Web site: Punjab House too luxurious to promote austerity.
  3. Web site: VIDEO: Have a look at luxurious Punjab, PM House. www.pakistantoday.com.pk. 6 September 2018 .
  4. Web site: Introduction | Boutique Resorts Punjab.
  5. Web site: Govt gives go-ahead to setting up of varsity in Murree. The Newspaper's Staff. Reporter. 1 April 2019. DAWN.COM.