Height
The tower is commonly cited at about 70 metres (around 230 feet).
Some references give slightly different figures, so treat "about 70 m" as the usual published value.
Completion
Foundation laid 23 March 1960; completed in 1968.
That places construction in the early decades of Pakistan.
Location
Inside Iqbal Park, Walled City of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Approximate coordinates 31.5925 N, 74.3146 E.
What it commemorates
The Lahore Resolution of 23 March 1940 and the path to Pakistan.
It is a public national monument, generally free to visit.
Materials and design
Designed by Nasreddin Murat-Khan with petal-shaped platforms and inscribed base.
See the architecture and builder guides for more.
Quick facts
- Type: national monument / commemorative tower.
- Height: about 70 m (commonly cited).
- Built: 1960 to 1968.
- Place: Iqbal Park, Lahore.
- Marks: Lahore Resolution, 1940.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Minar-e-Pakistan?
It is commonly cited at about 70 metres (around 230 feet); some sources vary slightly.
When was it completed?
The foundation was laid in 1960 and the monument completed in 1968.
Where is it?
Inside Iqbal Park in the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan.
What does it commemorate?
The Lahore Resolution of 1940 and the movement toward Pakistan.
Who designed it?
Architect Nasreddin Murat-Khan.