MARDAN: Pakhtun ruler Gaju Khan Baba’s mausoleum has been renovated at the cost of Rs100 million under the supervision of Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan.

A function in this respect was held in Gajwanu Dheri area of Swabi on Wednesday.

XEN of the Communication and Works Department Aziz Khattak told participants that the mausoleum had been renovated keeping in view the Pakhtun culture and traditions.

AWKUM Vice Chancellor Professor Ihsan Ali, who was also in attendance, said Gaju Khan was a great son of Pakhtun soil, who had strived for the freedom of Pakhtuns.

He said his university had published a book on the personality and life of Gaju Khan to pay tribute to him. The vice chancellor said personality of Gaju Khan was a role model for the new Pakhtun generation. “It is our mutual responsibility to create public awareness of the untiring efforts and exalted achievements of Gaju Khan Baba,” he said.

Professor Ihsan said Abdul Wali Khan University was conducting a thorough research on the life and struggle of all great Pakhtun leaders. Professor Ihsan Ali also announced setting up of a library at the mausoleum.