ISLAMABAD: Adviser on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui Wednesday said that Pakistan’s time-tested friend China has given Rs 320 million chandelier for the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam.
He stated this during his visit to concluding ceremony of a three-day exhibition here at the Foreign Office. He said whole nation appreciated the friendship and love of Chinese people for Pakistan, adding it was grateful to China for gift of the beautiful chandelier.
He said that Mazar-e-Quaid is the symbol of unity and national cohesion, adding the decoration and care of Mazar-e-Quaid is the government’s top priority.
Siddiqui said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif specially constituted a separate National History and Literary Heritage division due to the importance of historical and cultural heritage.
He said land was acquired near Lok Virsa for the construction of National Museum in Islamabad, adding that process for the construction is underway.
