Times of Islamabad

Punjab government to construct tunnel at Baba Guru Nanak birthplace for Sikh Pilgrims

Punjab government to construct tunnel at Baba Guru Nanak birthplace for Sikh Pilgrims

LAHORE – Provincial Minister Human Rights & Minority Affairs Aijaz AlamAugustine Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had plannedthe construction of a tunnel from the railway station Nankana Sahib to thebirthplace of Baba Guru Nanak to facilitate the Sikh pilgrims.The minister was talking to a delegation of minorities, ledby MPA Mahendra Pal Singh, here.

He said that after completion of the project, the Sikh pedestrian pilgrimswould be able to reach the birthplace of Baba Guru Nanak morecomfortably.He said that under the PTI government, equal opportunitieswere being provided to the minorities in each sector besidesprotecting them.He said that provision of special funds for upgradation ofthe minority communities’ worship places, upkeep and protectionof their graveyards and their residential areas would be ensured.MPA Mahendra Pal Singh acknowledged the efforts made by thePTI government for the Sikh community.