Takeover of Ewing Hall, Lahore

That this House expresses concern at the forced takeover of Ewing Hall, part of Forman Christian College, Lahore, on 11 June 2026; notes that the University states Ewing Hall stands on land originally granted in 1915 for educational purposes and that the building was taken over, with FCCU told it had only twenty four hours to remove its property; further notes that claims of abandonment are inaccurate, as the building continued to function as a student hostel until approximately 2018 and FCCU invested nearly 5 million Pakistan Rupees in a structural assessment completed in March 2026; recognises Ewing Hall’s importance as a minority heritage landmark and FCCU’s long standing role in supporting marginalised minority students through fee assistance and inclusive education; welcomes the positive steps of the Chief Minister of Punjab in advancing minority welfare; and calls on the UK Government to raise this matter with Pakistan and support the restoration of Ewing Hall to FCCU and a transparent, lawful conservation process.