Key Takeaways
- A subcommittee of the Senate Standing Committee on National Heritage has recommended reopening Mazar-e-Quaid.
- Security and management issues are being addressed as part of the recommendations.
- The monument has been closed for three to four years due to security concerns.
A subcommittee of the Senate Standing Committee on National Heritage has recommended that Pakistan’s national monument, Mazar-e-Quaid, be reopened to the public. The recommendation was made after a thorough review of security and management issues at the site.
The meeting, chaired by Senator Waqar Mehdi, resulted in a positive outlook for the reopening of the mausoleum. Senator Mehdi highlighted that Mazar-e-Quaid is an integral part of Pakistan’s heritage and emphasized the need to improve its administration further.
Security concerns have been cited as the primary reason why the monument has remained closed to the general public for the past three to four years, according to Senator Mehdi. He stated that addressing these security measures will be crucial in ensuring the safety of visitors once the site reopens.
To facilitate a smooth reopening process, the committee has formed a panel tasked with examining security arrangements and recommending steps that would allow public access while maintaining safety. A meeting with the Mazar-e-Quaid Management Board is scheduled within 15 days to review progress on these recommendations.
Senator Bushra Anjum also expressed support for the reopening of the monument, emphasizing efforts underway to beautify it further. She urged the media to highlight the importance of Mazar-e-Quaid in a positive light and called for its early reopening.
The committee’s decision reflects a concerted effort by relevant institutions to address the issues that have kept the site closed. While no specific date has been set, the hope is that the monument will be reopened soon after the necessary security measures are addressed.
Senator Mehdi urged all relevant institutions to play their role in upgrading facilities and strengthening management at Mazar-e-Quaid. He stated, 'Mazar-e-Quaid is the face of Pakistan, and its administration must be further improved.'
Mazar-e-Quaid is the face of Pakistan and its administration must be further improved.
Senator Waqar Mehdi, Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on National Heritage
Efforts are underway to beautify Mazar-e-Quaid further. The media should highlight the importance of the national monument in a positive way and support its reopening at the earliest.
Senator Bushra Anjum, Member, Senate Standing Committee on National Heritage
