Corps Commander House, Lahore

The Corps Commander House, Lahore, (Urdu: کور کمانڈر ہاؤس لاہور), also known as Jinnah House, is a historical bungalow in Lahore Cantonment. It is the official residence of the Lahore Corps Commander.[1]

Corps Commander House, Lahore
Alternative namesJinnah House, Lahore
General information
AddressBungalow No. 53, Lahore Cantonment, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Completed1943 (1943)
OwnerMohan Lal Bashin (until 1943)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1943–1948)
Pakistan Army (1948-present)
Website
lcb.gov.pk

History

Corps Commander House, Lahore was originally owned by Mohan Lal Bashin.[2]

In 1943, Muhammad Ali Jinnah acquired the property from Mohan Lal Bashin.[2] Jinnah died in 1948. Following his death, the property was handed over to his representative Syed Maratib Ali, the father of Syed Babar Ali, in January 1948, having previously been requisitioned by the British Army.[2] Later, in the same year, the Pakistan Army reasserted control over the property, offering a monthly rent of Rs 500.[2] Since then, the property serves as the official residence for the Corps Commander of Lahore.[2]

In 2007, the Federal Board of Revenue unearthed historical documentation revealing that Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, once owned the Corps Commander House in Lahore.[1] The revelation ignited a dispute between the military and civilian administrations, as the army staunchly resisted relinquishing their entitlement to the property.[1]

According to the Pakistan Army, the property was acquired by them from Fatima Jinnah, Mohammed Ali Jinnah's sister, for Rs. 3,50,000.[1]

Damage on 9 May 2023
Main article: Corps Commander House Damage

On 9 May 2023, Imran Khan was arrested, stirring nationwide violence.[3] During the ensuing violence, the building and its contents were damaged. The official government and the ex-Prime Minister claims of the causes and culprits behind the violence are in disagreement with each other.

Government claims

According to a press release from Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of Pakistan Army, Khan's arrest was legal. Immediately after the arrest, an organized plan was carried out to attack property and installations of the army, while chanting slogans against the forces. The army observed extreme patience, prudence, and restraint.[4]

Imran Khan's claims

In an interview with Fareed Zakaria, the former prime minister Imran Khan claimed that the incident of damages, arson and violence were a reaction and possibly a conspiracy.[5] In various other video presentations, he also claimed that security apparatus was also involved in the incitement if not carrying out of the arson and violence.[6]

References
  1. "Tussle over Jinnah House - in Lahore - Indian Express". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  2. Nadeem, Aamna (9 August 2023). "The History of Jinnah House, Lahore Cantonment". hilal.gov.pk. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  3. "Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, stirring nationwide violence". Reuters. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  4. "Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan". ispr.gov.pk (Press release). Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  5. Chairman PTI Imran Khan's Exclusive Interview on CNN with Fareed Zakaria @CNN, retrieved 23 May 2023
  6. 🔴 LIVE | Chairman PTI Imran Khan's Exclusive Twitter Space Session | #TwitterSpaceWithIK, retrieved 23 May 2023

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