Bureau Report
Lahore: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visited the shrine of Hazrat Ali Hajveri, popularly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh, and paid homage. He said the saint’s teachings carry a timeless message of love, brotherhood, tolerance and service to humanity, and that the government will provide all necessary facilities to visiting devotees, including pilgrims from abroad.
Punjab Auqaf Secretary Dr. Ehsan Bhutta and Administrator Muhammad Ali Khan received him. Dr. Bhutta briefed him on the ongoing expansion, renovation and beautification of Data Darbar, pilgrim facilities, security arrangements and project progress.
Dar inspected the newly built passage for female devotees and praised the progress, particularly the measures for women. He acknowledged the efforts of the Auqaf Department team, shrine management, Communication and Works, NESPAK and TEPA. Female devotees thanked him and the department for completing the passage on time.
Dar reiterated the government’s resolve to provide resources for improving religious and spiritual sites, and said the teachings of Sufi saints promote peace, tolerance and social harmony.
The visit concluded with Fateha at the shrine and prayers, led by Maulana Nadeem Mukhtar, for Pakistan’s security, prosperity and stability.
