Multi-million beautification plan chalked out for Hassanabdal.

TAXILA -- Ahead of the upcoming Besakhi festival in which thousands of Sikh pilgrims are scheduled to participate from across the globe, the Hassanabdal Municipal administration had chalked out a multi-million beautification plan for important areas of the city including Main Chowk and gateway to Gurdwara Punja Sahib and northern areas.

Assistant Commisioner Adnan Anjum Raja, while talking to press on Wednesday, said that the project had been completed with financial help from the local community and notables in the area.

Statues were installed at Tipu Sultan Chowk opposite Cadet College in memory of Tipu Sultan, he said, adding that LED lights were installed from the bus stand to Hazara Road to give it a festive look.

He said portraits of important tourist spots and historical...