General Post Office, Lahore

The General Post Office (GPO) in Lahore, Pakistan, is a historic building established in 1887 to honor Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Designed by renowned architect Sir Ganga Ram, it is located at GPO Chowk near Anarkali Bazaar and processes around 20,000 pieces of mail daily. The GPO features two main halls, two minarets, and distinct sections for domestic and international mail services. Visitors can explore the Domestic Mail area, which includes counters for mail deposits and a seller of historical stamps, showcasing the evolution of postal rates. The building also houses the Chief Post Master's office and a treasury department, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in postal history and architecture.