Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited the Data Darbar Complex and ordered the reopening of the car parking facility for visitors which has been kept closed since 2010 due to security reasons. To ensure a smooth reopening, a committee has been constituted to develop standard operating procedures for resuming the parking operation after a hiatus of 13 years. The CM also inspected the almonry and directed that the preparation and distribution of food should be done according to international standards.
Mohsin Naqvi expressed his commitment to renovating the original hujra and verandah of Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh’s shrine. A committee has been set up to provide final recommendations in this regard. Additionally, he lauded the agreement with the Madina Foundation, which will expand the corridors around the shrine, increasing visitors’ capacity from three thousand to five thousand.
The CM chaired a meeting at Hajveri Hall to review the expansion plan of Data Darbar, parking and security arrangements for visitors. He also laid a floral wreath at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh and prayed for the country’s development and prosperity and stability.
Provincial Auqaf Minister Syed Azfar Ali Nasir, Minister Information Amir Mir, chief secretary, Mian Muhammad Rasheed of Madina Foundation, Muhammad Aslam Tareen, Addl IG (Special Branch), CCPO Lahore, secretary auqaf, commissioner Lahore, CTO, GM NESPAK, Khateeb Data Darbar Masjid Mufti Ramzan Sialvi, Administrator Data Darbar and others attended the meeting.
Meanwhile, Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman visited the shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh Hazrat Ali Hajveri on Tuesday and laid a wreath at the grave of the 11th century Sufi saint, who played a formative role in the spread of Islam in the Subcontinent.
The governor offered Fateha and prayed for development, prosperity and stability of the country. Secretary Auqaf & Religious Affairs Department Punjab Syed Tahir Raza Bukhari and Pir Syed Nazim Hussain Shah accompanied the governor during the visit.
Baligh-ur-Rehman said that Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh gave the message of love, peace and tolerance, adding that Islam and humanity could be served in a better way by following the teachings of Hazrat Ali Hajveri. He said that teachings of the saint were a guideline for the Muslims. He also distributed ration bags under Ramazan package among the needy at the shrine.
