India stops Sikhs
In an unusual move, India has barred thousands of Sikh pilgrims from visiting Pakistan on the flimsy excuse of safety concerns and the coronavirus pandemic. The decision is not surprising as India has repeatedly denied Sikhs and other minorities their
Sikh community marks one year since opening of Kartarpur Corridor
ISLAMABAD: The Sikh community all around the world is set to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor. On November 9 last year, Prime Minister Imran Khan fulfilled the cherished desire of 30 million Sikhs around
PM inaugurates British-era Hasan Abdal railway station
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday inaugurated Hasan Abdal railway station located in Punjab’s Attock city which has been reconstructed after 127 years. The prime minister was accompanied by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman, Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh
Nankana incident
The incident outside a gurdwara in Nankana Sahib is highly condemned but this in no way shows complacent state policy or patronage. The effort to portray the incident as a communal issue- particularly by the Indian media- is deplorable. The
PM inaugurates Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims
KARTARPUR: Prime Minister Imran Khan has formally inaugurated the historic Kartarpur Corridor on Saturday to facilitate entry of Sikh pilgrims from India to visit one of their religion’s holiest in Narowal district of Pakistan. Addressing a colourful ceremony, the prime
Imran Khan has won hearts by opening Kartarpur: Navjot Sidhu
KARATARPUR: Former Indian cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has said the step taken by Prime Minister Imran Khan to open the Kartarpur Corridor will be written in history with golden words. He said PM Imran Khan has won the hearts of
Historic Kartarpur opening
November 9 will be remembered as a historic day for two milestones,and both will have far-reaching but contrasting effects on bilateral and communal relations: the opening of the Kartarpur corridor and the final verdict on the Babri Mosque case. Pakistan
India turns down Pakistan’s concessions for Sikhs
ISLAMABAD: India has refused Pakistan’s special concessions given to Sikh pilgrims in connection with the opening of Kartarpur Corridor. The move comes after a day before the inauguration of the first-ever visa-free border crossing between India and Pakistan. Foreign Office
PM fulfilled the promise of Kartarpur: FM Qureshi
SINGAPORE: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said with the opening of Kartarpur Corridor the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill from Pakistan will spread throughout the world. The foreign minister was speaking at the opening ceremony of a photo
Over 10,000 Sikhs to attend Kartarpur inauguration: FO
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said that over 10,000 Sikhs from India and other parts of the world will attend the inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor to be performed by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday. At his weekly news briefing, Foreign Office
Kartarpur is ready
As the historic day nears, Kartarpur is ready to welcome Sikh pilgrims who will arrive from India to attend the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. The temple has been renovated and beautified for the occasion. Prime Minister Imran