MULTAN: Secretary Auqaf Punjab Dr. Tahir Raza Bukhari, said that the upgradation of shrines was a historical achievement of the current era as huge funds of Rs 15 billion have been provided for the protection of religious architectural heritage.
He expressed these views during visit to review the projects of Hazrat Musa Pak Shaheed and Hazrat Shah Shams shrines in city.
He inspected the quality and pace of work on the projects and directed to accelerate pace of work.
Secretary Auqaf visited Hazrat Musa Pak Shaheed and reviewed the ongoing development work by the walled city, approved scope of work, ablutions and renovation of mosque, standard area and ordered completion of the project within given time period.
Administrator Auqaf Rana Tariq Ali, Executive Engineer Auqaf (South Punjab) Syed Rawal Ali Gilani and officers of Walled City, Local Government and other departments were also present.
Meanwhile, Secretary Auqaf while taking briefing from concerned officials regarding the ongoing development work o
n Hazrat Shah Shams shrine directed to speed up pace of work further.
Speaking on this occasion, Secretary Auqaf said that shrines were the centers of knowledge and mysticism in past. Government was striving hard to highlight their true identity.
The way of life of the Sufis gave a message of peace and love to our society, which needs to be highlighted today, he concluded.