One lakh saplings planted in Changa Manga on Naqvi’s direction
Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has directed to ensure foolproof security arrangements, throughout the province, on Shab-e-Barat by deputing additional police force and emphasized giving special attention to the security of mosques and imambargahs.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the CM ordered that the best arrangements should be made for the safety of people coming for worship. Law enforcement agencies should remain vigilant and maintain close coordination with each other, he added. Similarly, he stressed that the devised plan for security arrangements should be implemented without any compromise and strict action be taken against unscrupulous elements. On the night of Shab-e-Barat, Allah Almighty bestows mercy and blessings; on this blessed night, the nation should pray for the safety and peace of the country and seek Allah’s mercy, he further said.
Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting at his office on Tuesday to review arrangements for the ongoing celebrations of jashan-e-baharan.
It was decided to hold mahafil-e-sama and na’at at three different places in Lahore. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will present Sufi Kalam at the National Hockey Stadium at 7-00 pm today. Mahafil-e-Sama will be held at Data Darbar and other shrines. A mehfil-e-na’at will also be held in Jilani Park.
The jashan-e-baharan celebrations in Lahore and Faisalabad are fully sponsored and there will be no expenditure by the Punjab Government. Meanwhile, On the instructions of caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, a robust plantation campaign was underway throughout the province.
One lakh saplings were planted in the Changa Manga forest in one minute by 10700 students, teachers of various schools of Kasur district and representatives of different departments.
