Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar visited the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh in Lahore to celebrate Pakistan's Sufi heritage.
The visit highlights the government's effort to align political leadership with the country's spiritual and cultural identity. By visiting one of the most prominent shrines in the region, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasizes the role of Sufism in maintaining national cultural continuity.
During the visit, Dar praised the site for its combination of spiritual and physical attributes. He said the shrine is a location that reflects both the history and the art of the region.
"Radiating spiritual majesty, historical splendour and architectural excellence, the sacred shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) continues to emerge as a glorious symbol of Pakistan's rich Sufi heritage," Dar said.
The shrine serves as a central point for pilgrims and tourists in Lahore. Dar's presence at the site underscores the importance of preserving these landmarks as symbols of peace, and spiritual legacy within the state's broader cultural framework.
The Deputy Prime Minister's remarks focused on the shrine's ability to project a positive image of the country's traditions to the world. He said the site remains a beacon of architectural excellence and historical significance for the people of Pakistan.
“The sacred shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) continues to emerge as a glorious symbol of Pakistan's rich Sufi heritage”
This visit serves as a strategic cultural gesture, linking the current administration to the widespread influence of Sufi traditions in Pakistan. By publicly celebrating the shrine's 'spiritual majesty,' the government reinforces a narrative of national identity rooted in pluralism and historical continuity, which often serves as a soft-power tool to counter more rigid interpretations of religious practice.
