Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the 400th Urs celebrations of Hazrat Mian Mir (RA) on Sunday and laid a wreath and flowers on the shrine. Mohsin Naqvi specially prayed for the progress, prosperity, peace and stability of the country and the nation. He also inaugurated a Library and Interfaith Dialogue Table. He lauded the step to establish the Interfaith Dialogue Table for the promotion of interfaith harmony. Mohsin Naqvi also laid the foundation stone for a Model Langar Khana at the shrine. The agreement was signed between the Auqaf department and Madina Foundation for the construction of the Model Langar Khana. Mohsin Naqvi said the Punjab government had made sufficient arrangements to provide best facilities to the devotees. “The devotees coming to participate in Urs celebrations are our guests and we will completely take care of them,” he added. Later, talking to media persons, he said the restoration of the library was a splendid work. “The Walled City Authority Lahore is doing work for the renovation and restoration of historical buildings in Lahore.” Mohsin Naqvi said that he had made numerous visits during his China tour keeping in view the interests of the people. “Chinese technology and skills will be utilized for the resolution of public problems. Discussions were held with the Chinese officials on meat export technology, experiences of tourism and sharing observations. Chinese experts will soon sit together with our officials for the elimination of smog. One Window Operation of China is glorious as all the needs are fulfilled in a single office and in a single day. We are trying our utmost for the eradication of inflation,” he added. He said, “A crackdown with full force is being launched for the elimination of hoarding. We are launching a crackdown to control the price of each and every commodity. All possible steps are being utilized for the elimination of conjunctivitis. The price of electricity is the authority of the federal government,” he added. Provincial Ministers Azfar Ali Nasir, Amir Mir, SMBR, Secretary Auqaf, Secretary Information, DG Walled City Authority of Lahore, Chairman Ruet-e-Halal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, religious scholars, Sikhs, Hindus, prominent personalities of the Christian community and other officials were also present.
