The Punjab government has decided to start the celebrations of Shan-e-Rehmat-ul-Lilalmeen Week across the province from next Wednesday. To celebrate the week with full religious fervor, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar has formed a high-level committee headed by provincial law minister Raja Basharat, whose first meeting was held on Thursday and important decisions were taken. Minister for Auqaf Sahibzada Saeed Al Hassan, Additional Chief Secretary Local Government Tahir Khurshid, Secretary Information Raja Jahangir Anwar, Secretary Auqaf Zahid Saleem Gondal and other officers were also present. The meeting reviewed the arrangements for the celebrations of Rehmat-ul-Lilalamin (PBUH) and decided to hold competitions of recitations, Naat, essay and speech along with Islamic calligraphy exhibitions, Mehfil-i-Sama and Naatia Mushaira. An International Sira Conference, Women's Mehfil-i-Milad and Ulema Convention will also be organized. It was also decided to launch Rehmat-ul-Lilalameen Chair for PhD Scholars and Rehmat-ul-Lilalameen Scholarship for students.
Raja Basharat resolved that the week would convey a powerful message to the world that how much we love the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He said that the Werk's celebrations would also be held in every division and district of the Punjab. The proposal given by the ACS Local government was assented to broadcast all content in English, French and other languages. The Law Minister said that the meeting of the committee would be held every day to celebrate the Week in full swing. The Auqaf Minister said that the insulting sketches of France could not be answered than such a better way. He said that delegates from all over the world would attend the Sira Conference. He said that his department would extend all possible cooperation to make the Week a success.