Clock Tower, Gujranwala
Alternative names	Ghanta Ghar
General information
Type	Clock tower
Location	Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Country	Pakistan
Coordinates	32°09′31″N 74°10′49″E / 32.158700°N 74.180309°E / 32.158700; 74.180309
Construction started	1901

Clock Tower, Gujranwala, also known as Estcourt Clock Tower, is a clock tower in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. ^[1]

History

Clock Tower was constructed in 1901. ^[2] The then-Deputy Commissioner initiated its construction, equipping it with large clocks on all four sides for public time-telling. ^[2] In 1906, a bell was added to the tower, ringing hourly and audible throughout the city. ^[2]

Maintenance responsibilities for the tower were traditionally handled by appointed caretakers. ^[2] This role continued within the same family, even after the original caretaker's death, prior to Pakistan's independence. ^[2]

In 1950, the tower was electrified, but this service was discontinued in the 1980s due to unpaid bills. ^[2] Although funds were allocated for its repair during Muhammad Aslam Butt's mayoral tenure, the work was not completed due to administrative issues. ^[2] As a result, the tower shows signs of deterioration, specifically in its stairs, main door, and clocks. ^[2]

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