[2] The then-Deputy Commissioner initiated its construction, equipping it with large clocks on all four sides for public time-telling.

[2] In 1906, a bell was added to the tower, ringing hourly and audible throughout the city.

[2] This role continued within the same family, even after the original caretaker's death, prior to Pakistan's independence.

[2] Although funds were allocated for its repair during Muhammad Aslam Butt's mayoral tenure, the work was not completed due to administrative issues.

[2] As a result, the tower shows signs of deterioration, specifically in its stairs, main door, and clocks.