Sikh pilgrims have expressed strong reaction after being barred from travelling to Pakistan, according to Indian media reports. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has stopped the pilgrims from making the journey, citing prevailing tensions and security concerns between the two countries. An advisory issued by the ministry formally prevented the travel, Indian media said. […]
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Pakistan invites sikh pilgrims for major events despite India tensions
Pakistan’s Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has announced the full schedule for two major Sikh religious events in June 2025, despite ongoing diplomatic tensions with India. Around 1,000 Sikh pilgrims from India and other countries are expected to attend if India grants travel permission. The move reflects Pakistan’s commitment to religious tourism and interfaith outreach, […]
Thousands of Sikhs gather for harvest festival in Pakistan
Thousands of Sikh pilgrims from across the world have gathered at a shrine in Pakistan to celebrate the Vaisakhi harvest festival amid heightened security. The festival concluded Sunday, with pilgrims bathing and worshipping at a pond at Gurdwara Punja Sahib in the town of Hasanabdal, outside Islamabad. Some 2000 Sikhs travelled to Pakistan from neighbouring […]
Kartarpu corridor: Navjot Singh hails India’s decision to accept Pakistan’s proposal
Navjot Singh Sidhu, a Cabinet minister in Indian Punjab and former cricketer on Thursday hailed the decision of government to accept Pakistan’s proposal to open the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur India to Pakistan. Taking to famous microblogging site Twitter Sidhu said “I welcome this auspicious step by the Union Cabinet, […]
Navjot Singh Sidhu lauds Pakistan for opening Kartarpur Border
ISLAMABAD: Former Indian cricketer and current minister Navjot Singh Sidhu lauded Pakistan’s decision to open the Kartarpur Border with India for the access of Sikh pilgrims in November. Navjot Singh Sidhu said “ I have no words to thank Prime Minister Imran Khan.” “They (Pakistan) are ready to open the corridor of Kartarpur Sahib on the […]
Pakistan issues visas to 2,000 Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi
LAHORE: Despite soaring tensions between Pakistan and India, 2,000 Sikh pilgrims from India have been granted visas to commemorate birth of Khalsa, which is also commonly known as Baisakhi, at Hasan Abdal’s Panja Sahib Gurdwara. The pilgrims will commence their journey on April 12 via special trains and will reach Lahore’s Wahga Railway Station. From there, […]