Punjab govt commited to preservation, development of Data Darbar: SMBR

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Mar, 2026) Senior Member board of Revenue Punjab (SMBR) Nabeel Javed here Sunday reaffirmed Punjab Government’s unwavering commitment to preserving sanctity of the shrine of Hazrat Ali bin Usman Al-Hajvery renowned as Hazrat Data Ganj Bukhsh (RA).

He expressed the resolve to further improve facilities at the shrine for devotees through carefully planned development initiatives.

Chairing a high-level meeting to review the ongoing renovation and development works at the shrine, he declared Data Darbar (Shrine) is a beacon of spiritual enlightenment and a timeless symbol of Punjab’s Sufi heritage.

Secretary/Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab Dr. Ehsan Bhutta presented a comprehensive briefing on infrastructural improvements, beautification measures, and enhanced public amenities.

The meeting reviewed in detail the calligraphy designs comprising Quranic Ayats, Hadiths, and selected poetic verses to be inscribed at the shrine to ensure authenticity, aesthetic excellence, and spiritual reverence.

The meeting was attended by Director General Religious Affairs Auqaf Shahid Kalyani, Khateeb Mosque Data Ganj Bakhsh Maulana Ramzan Sialvi, Principal Hajveria Madrassa Muhammad Razaq, Director Madina Foundation Aslam Tareen, NESPAK Representative Adil Nazeer, Director Projects Auqaf Rafiq Watoo, Calligrapher Irfan Qureshi and other concerned officials.

In his concluding remarks, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta highlighted that Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) was not only a revered Sufi saint but also a great scholar and author whose teachings of love, tolerance, and unity would continue to inspire generations. He said, all development works are being undertaken with utmost respect to the shrine’s historical, religious, and architectural significance so that its spiritual legacy remains preserved for future generations.