LAHORE: Secretary Auqaf Punjab Dr Ehsan Bhutta has said that all ongoing development, renovation and beautification projects at Data Darbar are being executed with due regard to its historic and spiritual sanctity.
He expressed these views during a detailed visit to the shrine of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (RA) on the special directives of Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar.
General Manager NESPAK Adil Nazir, XEN Communication & Works Fahad Naveed, Administrator Data Darbar Muhammad Ali Khan, XEN Data Darbar Qaiser Munir and other senior officers were also present.
Dr Ehsan Bhutta paid his respects at the sacred shrine, offered Fateha and prayed for the peace, security, progress and prosperity of the country and the nation. He said that the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) has for centuries remained synonymous with the message of love, peace, spirituality and humanity, serving as a profound source of inner peace and spiritual solace for millions of devotees.
He subsequently inspected various sections of Data Darbar and reviewed the ongoing construction, development and beautification works in detail. He stated that during his recent visit to Data Darbar, Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar had reviewed the progress of the development projects and directed all concerned departments to ensure timely completion of their respective works in accordance with the prescribed timelines, and effective measures were being taken to implement these directives in letter and spirit.
Dr Bhutta further said that several important works were progressing expeditiously, including the installation of exquisite calligraphic marble in the Ghulam Gardish, while certain entrances and facilities had been temporarily restricted due to the ongoing construction phases. However, the concerned departments were making every possible effort to ensure smooth movement, convenience and comfort for visitors.
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