Lahore and Amritsar: Two cities joined at birth are dying together
Lahore and Amritsar: Two cities joined at birth are dying together
A border drawn across the map severed centuries of bonds forged between the two cities. But memories of the past linger in the air.
Amritsar was born in Lahore. It was born inside the walled city, in a small house in its narrow and winding streets. It was the month of Assu, corresponding to the months of September and October in the Gregorian calendar. It was a month when the monsoon rains, having unleashed their fury, had finally taken mercy and receded. The demons of the summer had been defeated, while the tyrant winter was still imprisoned. It was that time of the year when there was perfect harmony, when nights were balanced by day, heat by cold. It was the time of the year so uncharacteristic of the extremities of Punjab that it seemed out of sync, an anomaly, to its vagaries.
Daily Times
April 14, 2021
Chinese Muslims enjoy all rights in the best way and mosques are functional there, said Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, according to a report published by Gwadar Pro. The Chinese government is taking good care of Muslims, he made these remarks during his visit to China Window, a Chinese cultural center in Peshawar. The center is devoted to providing information on China, all under one roof in Peshawar city.
Maulana, who is also prayer leader at historic Badshahi Masjid Lahore said the the Muslim of Xinjiang province are playing a positive role in the development of China. The Western media is presenting a wrong picture of Chinese Muslims as the way China is taking care of minorities including Muslims is commendable, he said. “I would like to lead a delegation of Ulema (religious scholars) to China to visit the Muslims and their mosques,” he added. He said the people of Xinjiang and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa enjoy centuries
Pakistan Embassy organizes for Americans virtual tour of historic Lahore Sat 10th April 2021 | 11:50 AM
WASHINTON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Apr, 2021 ) :The Pakistani embassy Friday organized a virtual tour of Lahore that showcased to the American audiences the city s rich history, culture and cuisine in an effort to bring out the tourism potential of Pakistan.
In his opening remarks at the webinar, Pakistan s Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan said that the event was the third episode in the Embassy s Webcast series introducing Pakistan s top historical and cultural sites.
He said the on-line trip highlighted Lahore s gardens, monuments, mosques, shrines and culinary delights. Lahore s rich history and culture, the warmth and exemplary hospitality of its people and its exquisite cuisine make it a must travel destination for all tourists.
PESHAWAR, Apr.10 (Gwadar Pro) - “The people of Xinjiang and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa enjoyed centuries old trade relations and there was great potential to further enhance the business activities,”said Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan and he added, “CPEC will play a great role in the development of KP and rest of the country.” He made these remarks while visiting China Window, a Chinese cultural center that is devoted to providing information on China, all under one roof in Peshawar city.
The Maulana who is also prayer leader at historic Badshahi Masjid Lahore said the the Muslim of Xinjiang province are playing a positive role in the development of China.
Peshawar
April 9, 2021
PESHAWAR: Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, Chairman, central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and Khateeb of the historic Badshahi Masjid Lahore, has said all minorities, including Muslims, are being taken care of in China, adding the western media is spreading negative propaganda against the neighbouring country.
He expressed these views while talking to the media during a visit to China Window in Peshawar, said a press release.
The Maulana said the Muslims of Xinjiang province of China had an important role in the development of China.
He said Allama Iqbal had mentioned Kashgar in his poetry and he thinks that Xinjiang province is also related to rich tourism and culture.