LAHORE: PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari visited the shrine of Hazrat Usman Ali Hajveri better known as Data Sahib here on Sunday.

Accompanied by Lahore chapter president Azizur Rehman Chan, general secretary Israr Butt and Maulana Yousaf Awan, he also laid a floral wreath on the shrine.

He also visited the shrine of Bibi Pakdaman, where Agha Shah Hussain Qizilbash welcomed him, while jiyalas showered rose petals on him and raised slogans of Jiay Bhutto.

Strict security arrangements were made on the occasion.

Published in Dawn, January 1st, 2018

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