SHAKARGARH – The three-day celebrations marking the 556th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji have begun at the Kartarpur Corridor, drawing thousands of Sikh pilgrims from across Pakistan and around the world. According to the Darbar administration, around 2,000 Sikh pilgrims are expected to arrive in Kartarpur today via Wagah Border. The devotees […]
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Pro-Khalistan group vows to defend Pakistan if India attacks
During the 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji in New York, the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) announced that they would defend Pakistan in the event of an Indian attack. The organization emphasized that the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji reflect truth, justice, and the defense of human dignity. […]
Pakistan welcomes Sikh pilgrims from India
WAGAH BORDER– Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed dozens of Sikh pilgrims from India in the first major cross-border movement since deadly clashes between the two countries led to the closure of the Wagah-Attari land route in May, AFP reported. More than 2,100 Sikh pilgrims were granted visas to attend a 10-day festival marking the 556th birth […]
Kartarpur corridor closed for 9 days by India, Gurdwara officials urge Modi to reopen It
The Kartarpur Corridor has been closed from the Indian side for the past nine days, blocking Sikh pilgrims from visiting the holy Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. The corridor, which connects Dera Baba Nanak in India to Kartarpur in Pakistan, is a vital route for Sikh religious visits without the need for a visa. Sardar […]
India summons Pak envoy, conveys ‘deep concern’ over Kartarpur gurdwara photoshoot
India summoned Pakistan’s charge d’affaires on Tuesday to share its concerns on behalf of Sikh community over recently surfaced incident involving a Pakistani model who posed bareheaded at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur. Soon after the picture surfaced, social media users showed their displeasure over ‘lack of respect’ and the act was termed “religiously hurtful” by […]
Pakistan to open Kartarpur Corridor for Sikhs irrespective of ties with India: Firdous
LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Saturday said irrespective of its ties with India, Pakistan’s doors were open to Sikh pilgrims visiting Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in connection with the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak and other religious sites. Addressing a press conference flanked by […]
Kartarpur Corridor: Pakistani, Indian experts meet in Islamabad
Talks between technical experts of Pakistan and India on Kartarpur Corridor were held in the federal capital on Monday. As per the details, experts from both the nations held discussion on the surface of the corridor and steps for constructing drainage for floodwater. Pakistan’s team of experts consisted of numerous officials of the NHA, Interior […]
Pakistan-India talks on Kartarpur Corridor on 16th
Pakistan on Monday accepted India’s proposal for a technical meeting on the Kartarpur Corridor to be held on April 16. “Continuing with #Pakistan’s spirit of constructive engagement, we have agreed to the Indian proposal for a technical meeting on 16 April. We expect positivity from #India so that the corridor becomes reality for 550th celebrations. […]
India postpones meeting on Kartarpur Corridor
A day after receiving Islamabad’s reply on the Pulwama dossier, New Delhi on Friday postponed a meeting on Kartarpur Corridor scheduled for April 2. The NDTV reported that India summoned Pakistan’s deputy high commissioner and conveyed objections over the presence of Khalistani activists in the panel set up by his country on Kartarpur. “It has […]
Govt approves new aviation policy to promote tourism
The Federal Cabinet Tuesday approved a new revolutionary civil aviation policy to pro-actively promote tourism and give boost to aviation industry in the country. Briefing media persons about the decisions made in the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Minster for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said traveling to the tourist resorts […]