House of Abdus Salam, Jhang

The House of Abdus Salam is a palace in Jhang displaying traditional Pakistani architecture with tall windows, ornate doors, and a spacious central courtyard. Residential chambers surround this courtyard in the classic layout of an upper-class residence from the region.

The palace belonged to Abdus Salam, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 for his work on unifying electromagnetic and weak forces. After the 18th Constitutional Amendment, the building gained national monument status and passed to provincial authorities for preservation.

The residence reflects local respect for scientific achievement and represents the connection between a family's intellectual success and community identity. Visitors can see how this domestic space carries meaning beyond shelter as a symbol of regional pride in global scientific recognition.

The building sits near the shrine of Hazrat Sultan Bahoo and can be visited through organized tours arranged by the Punjab Archaeology Department. Travelers should contact ahead to learn about available visiting options and tour arrangements.

The residence went unrecognized officially for years until a constitutional change granted it protected heritage status and drew attention to the scientific contributions of its former resident. This delayed recognition shows how local landmarks can be overlooked before their significance becomes widely understood.

GPS coordinates: 31.30580,72.32640

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42