Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif attends, as chief guest, the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed arena at the Wagah Border in Lahore. The chief minister formally inaugurates the arena. Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, the Lahore Corps Commander, provincial ministers and senior bureaucracy also attend the ceremony. The special inauguration ceremony of the newly […]
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Three Pakistani prisoners repatriated through Wagah border
The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi said on Friday that three Pakistani prisoners in India were repatriated via the Wagah border. The border, which connects Lahore with the Indian city of Amritsar, is the only active land crossing between the two neighbours. It was closed to general traffic following a brief but intense military […]
Sikh pilgrims depart Pakistan after Guru Nanak celebrations
ISLAMABAD: Around 2,000 Sikh pilgrims will leave Pakistan today after a ten-day pilgrimage marking Baba Guru Nanak’s 556th birth anniversary.Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora will bid farewell at the Wagah border.Pilgrims praised Pakistan’s hospitality and arrangements made by government authorities and the Evacuee Trust Property Board. During their visit, pilgrims explored […]
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 […]
Flag-lowering ceremony at wagah border echoes with patriotic slogans
A large number of people gathered at the Wagah Border in Lahore to witness the flag-lowering ceremony. The crowd included men, women, children, and elders who came with full energy. The event started with the national anthem of Pakistan, which was followed by a powerful parade by Pakistan Rangers. During the ceremony, the air echoed […]
315 Indians return via Wagah, 201 Pakistanis arrive back amid tensions
The exchange of citizens between India and Pakistan continued through the Wagah Border on Wednesday, amid rising tensions. A total of 315 Indian nationals returned to India, while 201 Pakistani citizens came back to Lahore, officials confirmed. The return process is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safe repatriation of nationals from both sides. […]
No handshake at Wagah border ceremony amid rising tensions
The daily “Beating the Retreat” ceremony at the Wagah border between India and Pakistan took place on Saturday, but with a significant change. For the first time in years, there was no handshake between the soldiers from both sides due to escalating tensions. This ceremony, a long-standing tradition, typically features soldiers performing high kicks and […]