Saturday, July 9, 2011

Pak begins construction work at gurdwaras, temples

AMRITSAR: To accommodate the large turnout of Hindu and Sikh devotees from across the world in various gurdwaras and templesof Pakistan on different religious occasions, Pakistan Evacuee Trust Property Board (PETPB) has undertaken massive construction work in gurdwara and temple premises to provide comfortable stay to pilgrims.
For the first time the PETPB has constructed a common cremation ground for both Hindus and Sikhs in Lahore. Giving information about the development work carried out in Pak gurdwaras and temples, deputy secretary PETPB, Sayed Faraz Abbas told TOI over phone from Lahore on Thursday that work for the conservation of Hindu temples including Samadhi Ganga Ram, Krishna Mander Lahore, Krishna Mander Rawalpindi, Shamshan Ghat Lahore, Agrwal Ashram Lahore, Katas Raj, Sadhu Bela had begun and would be completed in the near future.
with thanks : Times of India : link above for detailed news.
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