Nankana Sahib (Web Desk): Prime Minister Imran Khan laid the foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University in Nankana Sahib on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister said that laying foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University at Nankana Sahib was an apt tribute on occasion of 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
He said that the members of Sikh community will be able to get education at this university.
PM Imran said that the promotion of education was top priority of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
Earlier, the prime minister was also briefed about the project of the university.
The PM was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, Interior Minister Ijaz Shah and Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan.
It is pertinent to mention that Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the Kartarpur Corridor on November 9, ahead of Guru Nanak Sahib’s 550th birth anniversary on November 12.
The shrine is about four km from the border. The crossing and corridor, including a road, bridge over the Ravi River and immigration office, will replace a drawn-out visa process and circuitous journey through Pakistan.
On October 24, Pakistan and India signed the historic Kartarpur Corridor agreement at Zero Point of Wagah border.
