LAHORE: A delegation of Aga Khan Trust for Culture Thursday called on Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
The delegation was led by General Manager Luis Monreal.
During the meeting, expansion of programme for protection and conservation of historic places was discussed. The delegation pledged for providing technical assistance with regard to conservation, repair and maintenance of Shalamar Gardens and Jahangir’s Tomb.
The chief minister appreciated different welfare-oriented steps taken by the Aga Khan Trust and added that its services in the field of education and healthcare are commendable.
“Mutual cooperation between the Punjab government and Aga Khan Trust is expanding day by day and steps have been taken for restoration of historical places, as well as the centuries-old walled city,” the chief minister said. He added that “the Punjab government should provide all sorts of resources for preservation of Shalamar Gardens and Jahangir’s Tomb as we only need technical assistance and expertise of Aga Khan Trust.”
General Manager Luis Monreal said that support to the Punjab government with regard to restoration of historical places would continue. He also expressed satisfaction that partnership with the provincial government had proven wonderful.
This partnership would be expanded in future as well, he said.
Historic Cities Programme Director Cameron Rashti and Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan Board of Directors Chairman Akbar Ali Pesnani were included in the delegation. Lahore Walled City Authority DG Kamran Lashari was also present on the occasion.