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      <title>Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Urs begins amid tight security</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The three-day Urs celebrations of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar have officially commenced in Sehwan, drawing millions of devotees from across Pakistan.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Strict security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of attendees.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Acting Governor of Sindh and Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Syed Owais Qadir Shah, inaugurated the Urs by laying a floral wreath at the saint’s shrine and offering prayers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Devotees from all over the country are paying their respects by offering floral wreaths and performing the traditional “dhamal” at the shrine.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The annual event is expected to see a massive influx of visitors.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;To maintain security, over 5,000 police personnel and 300 Rangers have been deployed, while CCTV cameras are monitoring all entry and exit points of the shrine and its surroundings.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;According to Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro, Ghazanfar Qadri, special security measures will remain in place until February 19.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;During the three-day celebrations, high-profile figures, including the Sindh Governor and Chief Minister, will visit the shrine.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The event will also feature traditional wrestling, literary conferences, storytelling sessions, and a handicrafts exhibition for visitors.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <content:encoded xmlns="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><strong>The three-day Urs celebrations of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar have officially commenced in Sehwan, drawing millions of devotees from across Pakistan.</strong></p>
<p>Strict security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of attendees.</p>
<p>Acting Governor of Sindh and Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Syed Owais Qadir Shah, inaugurated the Urs by laying a floral wreath at the saint’s shrine and offering prayers.</p>
<p>Devotees from all over the country are paying their respects by offering floral wreaths and performing the traditional “dhamal” at the shrine.</p>
<p>The annual event is expected to see a massive influx of visitors.</p>
<p><strong>Also, read this</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330402947/sindh-government-announces-public-holiday-on-february-19">Sindh government announces public holiday on February 19</a></p>
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<p>To maintain security, over 5,000 police personnel and 300 Rangers have been deployed, while CCTV cameras are monitoring all entry and exit points of the shrine and its surroundings.</p>
<p>According to Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro, Ghazanfar Qadri, special security measures will remain in place until February 19.</p>
<p>During the three-day celebrations, high-profile figures, including the Sindh Governor and Chief Minister, will visit the shrine.</p>
<p>The event will also feature traditional wrestling, literary conferences, storytelling sessions, and a handicrafts exhibition for visitors.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:00:05 +0500</pubDate>
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