Jinnah’s Last Home

JUL 25, 201718 MIN
Museum of Lost Objects

Jinnah’s Last Home

JUL 25, 201718 MIN

Description

<p>Ziarat Residency was a former sanatorium in the hills of Balochistan, and it’s where Muhammad Ali Jinnah - the founder of Pakistan – spent the last three months of his life. The building acquired great significance after his death – it was even on the 100 rupee note, and was eventually turned into a museum. But just four years ago, Ziarat residency was fire-bombed and burnt to the ground by Balochi separatists.</p><p>Presented by Kanishk Tharoor Produced by Maryam Maruf</p><p>Contributors: Nayyar Ali Dada; Saher Baloch; Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University; Pasha Haroon; </p><p>With thanks to Fifi Haroon</p><p>Image: Rebuilt Ziarat Residency after 2013 Credit: Nayyar Ali Dada Associates</p>