LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):Punjab Secretary/Chief Administrator Auqaf Dr Ahsan Bhutta on Saturday directed officials to continue emergency review meetings and field inspections until the commencement of the three-day annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA), stressing that all available resources and administrative capacities must be fully utilised to ensure the event is held in a dignified, secure and well-organized manner. Chairing meetings of various committees overseeing the Urs arrangements …
Auqaf Secretary reviews final arrangements for Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) Urs
LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):Punjab Secretary/Chief Administrator Auqaf Dr Ahsan Bhutta on Saturday directed officials to continue emergency review meetings and field inspections until the commencement of the three-day annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA), stressing that all available resources and administrative capacities must be fully utilised to ensure the event is held in a dignified, secure and well-organized manner.
Chairing meetings of various committees overseeing the Urs arrangements here, Dr Bhutta said comprehensive planning and effective coordination among all departments were essential for the successful management of one of the country’s largest religious gatherings.
The meetings were attended by Director General Religious Affairs Hafiz Anees-ur-Rehman, Data Darbar Administrator Muhammad Ali Khan, Khateeb of Data Darbar Mosque Mufti Nadeem Mukhtar, Manager Gohar Mustafa, SDO Qaiser Munir, DSP Saqib Butt and committee members, including Mansoor Rizvi, Mian Umair Saeed and Munawar Gujjar.
The Sabeel Committee briefed participants on arrangements for the uninterrupted supply of milk and chilled drinking water for devotees, while the Langar Committee finalized plans for the preparation and distribution of free meals at designated locations.
The Sama Committee reviewed arrangements for Qawwali and other spiritual gatherings in light of ongoing development work at the shrine. Meanwhile, Mufti Nadeem Mukhtar, head of the Religious Affairs Committee, presented the schedule of Zikr gatherings, seminars, and other religious programmes to be held before and during the Urs.
Dr Bhutta also reviewed the progress of development projects at Data Darbar, including concrete work on the courtyard slab, marble installation, calligraphy and other beautification initiatives.
He said providing exemplary facilities and hospitality to millions of devotees from across Pakistan and abroad would strengthen Punjab’s position as a leading destination for religious tourism, enhance Pakistan’s positive spiritual image internationally and contribute to the financial sustainability of the Auqaf Department.
The meeting concluded with Fateha at the shrine and special prayers for Pakistan’s peace, stability, and prosperity.
