Punjab Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Preserve, Develop Data Darbar

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: Declaring Data Darbar a beacon of spiritual enlightenment and a timeless symbol of Punjab’s Sufi heritage, Senior Member Board of Revenue Punjab Nabeel Javed has reaffirmed the provincial government’s unwavering commitment to preserving the sanctity of the shrine while further enhancing facilities for devotees through carefully planned development initiatives.
He expressed these views while chairing a high-level meeting to review ongoing uplift works at the shrine of Ali Hujwiri (RA), widely revered as Data Ganj Bakhsh.
During the meeting, Secretary/Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab Dr. Ehsan Bhutta presented a comprehensive briefing on infrastructure improvements, beautification measures, and enhanced public amenities. He informed participants that detailed reviews were also conducted of proposed calligraphy designs featuring Qur’anic verses, Hadiths, and selected poetic excerpts to be inscribed within the shrine premises. The review process, he said, aimed 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, renowned calligrapher Irfan Qureshi, and other concerned officials.
In his concluding remarks, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta highlighted that Ali Hujwiri (RA) was not only a revered Sufi saint but also a distinguished scholar and author whose teachings of love, tolerance, and unity continue to inspire generations across the world.
He emphasized that all development initiatives are being undertaken with utmost respect for the shrine’s historical, religious, and architectural significance to ensure that its spiritual legacy remains preserved for future generations.