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, […]
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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, […]