ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has laid the foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University in Nankana Sahib on Monday.
The ceremony was attended by federal and provincial ministers along with diplomats of foreign countries. The guests were welcomed by the Federal interior minister Ijaz Shah.
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According to the Interior Minister Ijaz Shah, this will be the first university of its kind in which focus will be laid on Punjabi and Khalsa languages.
The University will also work to promote religious tourism in the country, besides serving as a community centre for the Sikh community-based in Pakistan and abroad.
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After laying the foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University, the prime minister will leave for Lahore to hold important meetings.
During his visit, he will meet with Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar and Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar.
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