(Web Desk) – World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga visited the Gurudwara in Hasanabdal and an archaeological site in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday.
According to official statements, Ajay Pal Singh Banga was accompanied by senior officials, and the adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister held discussions with him regarding the province’s economic affairs.
According to a handout, President Banga, accompanied by his spouse and senior officials, visited the Jaulian Buddhist archaeological site in Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The statement further said that on the occasion, Adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Finance Muzzammil Aslam and MNA Faisal Amin Gandapur warmly welcomed World Bank President Ajay Banga. Federal Minister for Finance Aurangzeb also took part in the visit.
During the visit, Aslam presented a shield to the World Bank president and held discussions on the province’s economic affairs, it added.
For his part, KP Archaeology Director General Abdul Samad gave a detailed briefing to Banga on KP’s archaeological heritage, with special emphasis on the Jaulian Buddha site.
Appreciating the management and services of the archaeological sites, Banga praised Samad’s efforts and assured all possible support for the preservation of the province’s cultural heritage, the handout said.
He was also invited to visit other archaeological sites and historical landmarks across KP, it added.
Earlier, a press release said Banga visited the Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hasanabdal, where he offered special prayers and ate at the langar khana.
He was accompanied by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, the press release added.