Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif presided over a meeting to review Bab-e-Pakistan project. Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafiq also attended the meeting. Secretary Information Momin Agha gave a briefing on the project.
Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that Bab-e-Pakistan project is of vital importance and is being executed in the memory of the founding fathers of the country rendering sacrifices during Pakistan Movement. He said that it is a national obligation to promote awareness in the new generation regarding Pakistan Movement.
He said that Bab-e-Pakistan project will help in highlighting the sacrifices rendered for the creation of Pakistan. He further said that Bab-e-Pakistan Foundation has been set up and the members of the boards have been appointed. He said that immediate measures should be taken for the early completion of this project of historic nature.
The chief minister further said that construction of grounds and provision of sports facilities should also be considered under this project. Similarly, he said, a plan should be evolved for the promotion of artists and pictures with regard to Pakistan Movement and steps should also be taken for providing other recreational facilities as well.
Shahbaz Sharif said that a separate country for the Muslims was achieved after supreme sacrifices by the Muslims of the subcontinent while millions of Muslims had to face the painful experience of migration.
He said the Bab-e-Pakistan project reminds of the hardships and sacrifices of the Muslims, therefore, there is a need to pay due attention to this project of historic importance.
Members Provincial Assembly Mian Naseer, Yasin Sohal, Chief Secretary, provincial secretaries concerned, Press Secretary to Chief Minister, Managing Director NESPAK, Commissioner Lahore Division and officers concerned were present in the meeting.
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