US Ambassador visits shrine in Multan

MULTAN: US Ambassador Cameron Munter visited the shrine of Hazrat Shah Shams here on Monday, along with his wife and US Consul General Lahore Carmela Conroy, Geo News reported.

They were greeted by the caretakers of the shrine, who gave Munter a briefing on the history and renovation efforts of the shrine.

Munter laid a floral wreath on the shrine and donated $50,000 on behalf of the US government to aid the renovation efforts of the shrine.

The renovation that is hoped to bring the shrine back to its previous glory is expected to be completed by March next year.