Indian Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan to attend the commemorations of the martyrdom day of the 5th Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, under the arrangements of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, have reached Gurdwara Panja Sahib Hasan Abdal. The pilgrims expressed complete satisfaction over the arrangements of accommodation, langar (community meals), cleanliness, medical facilities, transport, and foolproof security. They thanked the Government of Pakistan, Chairman ETPB Qamar-uz-Zaman, Additional Secretary Shrines Nasser Mushtaq, and the administration. They stated that they are being provided with world-class facilities in Pakistan and added that “our gurdwaras are now in better and more secure condition than before.” Additional Secretary Shrines Nasser Mushtaq said that, under the directions of Chairman ETPB Qamar-uz-Zaman, all possible facilities are being ensured for the pilgrims, and this visit reflects a strong example of promoting religious tourism and interfaith harmony in Pakistan.
Sikh pilgrims reach Gurdwara Panja Sahib; express satisfaction over arrangements
Published on: June 13, 2026 6:34 AM