A contentious plan to demolish Lahore’s 19th-century Ewing Hall, a significant colonial-era building, has triggered widespread opposition from conservationists and citizens. The Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) owns the structure and intends to replace it with a commercial complex. Critics argue the demolition would erase a vital part of Lahore’s architectural heritage and violate preservation laws. Protests have erupted, and a petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court seeking to halt the demolition. PGC maintains it has obtained necessary approvals and the building is structurally unsound, claims disputed by heritage advocates. The case highlights ongoing tensions between development and preservation in Pakistan’s historic cities, with concerns raised about the fate of other colonial-era buildings. The court’s decision will set a precedent for future heritage protection efforts in the region.