Lahore – The Laxmi Mansions flats, the residence of Saadat Hassan Manto (celebrated short story writer) has been bought by Khidmat Group, which plans to use the building for commercial purposes.
“We informed the news reporters about our plan to sell the house but the Government did not take any step to preserve the heritage.” said Nighat Bashir, eldest daughter of Saadat Hassan Manto.
Nighat also said that she had a word regarding the preservation of building with Saleema Hashmi, former caretaker Minister of Culture, but she could not take any reasonable step during her short tenure.
Khidmat Group will be the new owner of the Laxmi Mansion Flats and it plans to develop cellular phone outlet there.
