Quaid-e-Azam Residency, also known as Ziarat Residency, is located in Ziarat, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is where Muhammad Ali Jinnah spent the last two months and ten days of his life, nursed by A. S. Nathaniel. It is the most famous landmark of the city, constructed in 1892 during the British Raj. The building is a wooden structure, originally designed as a sanatorium before being converted into the summer residence of the agent of the Governor General. It is declared a heritage site and is of great architectural importance.
On 29 October 2008, at around 4 am, Ziarat and surrounding areas were struck by an earthquake doublet. On 15 June 2013, the Residency was badly damaged as a result of the intense attack. However, the government of Pakistan vowed to restore the site. The reconstruction work completed by renowned builder Nayyer Ali Dada and the rehabilitated Ziarat Residency opened on August 14, 2014, by then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The Building is now open for all to visit it.
The Quaid-e-Azam Residency has appeared on the 100-rupee note since 2006.
Location
| Ziarat, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Opening Hours Monday-Wednesday to Sunday: 10 am–1 pm 2–5 pm Tuesday: Closed |