The Lal Haveli is a famous Haveli (residence) as well as the political centre for the Pakistani politician Sheikh Rashid Ahmad. It is located in the central part of old Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan near Raja Bazar. 
This structure is said to have been the abode of a famous prostitute of the area before independence of Pakistan. She had a Masjid and a Temple
built within the confines of her residence, perhaps in order to placate
the guilt of her clients. The woman was murdered for reasons unknown
and thus her ownership of this building ended.
Sheikh Rasheed
used to be a minor bookseller in this area at the time, his place of
business being just a few meters from the front entrance. It is said
that his infatuation with the grand building and its owner led him to
buy the building later on in his life when he had the means to do so.
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