LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif attends, as chief guest, the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed arena at the Wagah Border in Lahore.

The chief minister formally inaugurates the arena. Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, the Lahore Corps Commander, provincial ministers and senior bureaucracy also attend the ceremony.

The special inauguration ceremony of the newly built arena at the Joint Check Post, Wagah, is organised by Pakistan Rangers (Punjab). Under the expansion project, the seating capacity of the arena is increased from 7,500 to 25,000 spectators.

In addition to the expansion of the arena, several new constructions are completed at the Joint Check Post, Wagah.

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