All development work at Data Darbar to be completed before next Urs: Auqaf secy
The Secretary of Auqaf Punjab has announced that development and beautification projects at the Data Darbar shrine in Lahore will be completed before the next annual Urs. The initiative aims to improve facilities and security for millions of visiting devotees.
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Reflects government efforts to manage and modernize significant religious heritage sites for public and tourist access.
LAHORE - Secretary Auqaf Punjab and Chief Administrator Dr Ehsan Bhutta on Sunday said all development, expansion and beautification projects at the Data Darbar shrine would be completed before next year's annual Urs to facilitate millions of devotees visiting from across Pakistan and abroad. During a detailed inspection of the ongoing development works at the shrine of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (Data Ganj Bakhsh) and adjoining areas, he directed the authorities to ensure timely completion of the projects without compromising on quality. Dr Bhutta said the Punjab government was giving special importance to the convenience of devotees and was making every effort to transform Data Darbar into a modern and well-equipped religious site, offering improved security, cleanliness, accommodation, transport and other essential facilities. He instructed the officials to maintain high construction standards and ensure that no inconvenience was caused to visitors during the execution of the projects.
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