**Islamabad: **Pakistani authorities have completed the rehabilitation and repair of 10 mandirs in cities across the country, including the famed Katas Raj temple in Chakwal, at a cost of millions of rupees.
The repair of the temples was part of a welfare programme for the minority communities of the country.
The temples which were repaired or renovated by the government include the Krishna Mandir in Lahore, the Sadhu Bela shrine at Sukkur, Jholay Lal Mandir in Karachi, Gurpat Mandir Siro Ghat in Hyderabad, Bhagat Ram Mandir and Sant Thawar Das Mandir in Dadu and Krishna Mandir in Rawalpindi.
Officials said a main hall and two special rooms had been built at the Bhagat Ram Mandir in Dadu to provide better facilities to visitors.
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Good to hear. Pakistan should continue these kind of Confidence building measures to create good atmosphere for peaceful life for minorities. It shows the good part of Pakistan. Good peoples are every where. India & Hindus should admire this. Congrats Pakistan. Let us respect each other Faith. But, the most important thing is Let us try to Respect the Humans more than the Faiths. Hope this message posted by NDTV will be Received in Right Spirit by all peoples. And, Once again Congrats Pakistan for Good initiative
For me it is not a news. We shuld hv done it before this type of articles became a talk of the forms/news. Religion should be a private concept unlike in our society. Yaha her basar mulaman bana phirta hai--------------
I am surprised that they did spend that money because right now nothing seems to be going well in Pak ( what with the economy being so bad, the power crisis and huge losses from the epic floods last year ). But it is good news.
Also satisfying for Pakistani Hindus and majority Pakistani Muslims who care.
yes you are correct actually it is a good news really for every right thinking indian and pakistanis equally , encouraging news amidst daily sad events going on now a days worldwide for common folks who want to live peacefully
Good job by the Pakistan govt. Pakistani Hindus are a valued minority community and should be protecting/maintaining their houses of worship, just like the Mosques that we hold dear.
The renovation of the Katas Raj temples has been going on for quite some time, but had a lot to do with the fact that its gained much attention. So its become sort of a center piece in Indo-Pak relations. Prior to the start of peace negotiations in the late 90's and 2000's, the area was pretty much left deteriorating. They have since built up the area, except the pool is now apparently polluted owing to the numerous cement factories now in the area.
These beautiful structures should be protected and promoted as Pakistan's heritage along with all other historic structures currently present within its boundaries.
