Tag: Kartarpur

Sikh pilgrims reach Kartarpur

LAHORE, Apr 17 (APP):Sikh pilgrims from India reached Kartarpur after attending ceremonies in Nankana Sahib and Sacha Sauda and performing their religious rituals. They will stay there for two days. The Sikh leaders expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) and the Shrines Branch. Additional Secretary Shrines Rana Shahid… Continue reading Sikh pilgrims reach Kartarpur

Kartarpur Corridor symbol of peace, Pakistan always welcome Sikh Yatrees: President

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said the Kartapur Corridor was a symbol of peace and Pakistan always welcomed Sikh Yatrees to visit their sacred places extending them all possible facilities. During his visit to Kartarpur Corridor in Narowal, the president said that Pakistan, through the corridor had sent a message… Continue reading Kartarpur Corridor symbol of peace, Pakistan always welcome Sikh Yatrees: President

Punjab ministers meet Sikh community in Toronto

LAHORE, Jan 28 (APP):A 3- member ministerial delegation of the Punjab government met with the Sikh community in Toronto and conveyed Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi’s good wishes to them. Minister for Commerce SM Tanveer, Minister for Education Mansoor Qadir and Minister for Tourism Amir Mir exchanged views with Sikh community leaders and invited them… Continue reading Punjab ministers meet Sikh community in Toronto

Minister emphasises close bond between sects

LAHORE, Sep 08 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed emphasised a close bond between different sects of Muslims, highlighting their unity as a source of strength for the nation. Speaking during his visit to the Markazi Jamiat Ahle-Hadith Centre at Ravi Road here on Friday, he voiced concern about certain… Continue reading Minister emphasises close bond between sects

133 Indian Sikh yatrees pay respects at Darbar Sahib Kartarpur

LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP):A delegation of 133 Sikh yatrees reached Darbar Sahib Kartarpur from Nanakana Sahib to perform rituals and pay their respects at the resting place of the founder of Sikh religion Dev Ji Guru Nanak. Sikh Yatrees were warmly welcomed at Darbar Sahib Kartarpur by Sardar Giani Singh, Pardhan Darbar Sahib Kartarpur and… Continue reading 133 Indian Sikh yatrees pay respects at Darbar Sahib Kartarpur

Qureshi welcomes Sikh Yatrees to Pakistan

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi Wednesday welcomed thousands of Sikh Yatrees to Pakistan for attending the ceremonies to mark the 552nd birth anniversary of Babu Guru Nanak. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “As ceremonies to mark the 552nd birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji begin today… Continue reading Qureshi welcomes Sikh Yatrees to Pakistan

NCOC allows Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit Kartarpur at Baba Guru Nanak’s death anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday in view of the upcoming death anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the month of September, allowed vaccinated Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur under strict COVID-19 protocols. The NCOC meeting discussed the movement of Indian Sikh… Continue reading NCOC allows Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit Kartarpur at Baba Guru Nanak’s death anniversary

100 cyclists visit Kartarpur Gurdwara to promote interfaith harmony

A Lahore-based group of 100 male and female cyclists “Critical Mass” Monday visited Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur with a view to promote interfaith harmony and portray Pakistan’s soft image. The cycling group arrived at the Kartarpur Gurdwara as a rally and where they were warmly received by Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) member Sardar… Continue reading 100 cyclists visit Kartarpur Gurdwara to promote interfaith harmony

Guided Tourism System being introduced at Kartarpur

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):The Kartarpur Governing Council of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony was considering a proposal to start a ‘guided tourism system’ in Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. Gurdwara Darbar Sahib is the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak, situated in Kartarpur, a town located in the tehsil Shakargarh, Narowal District… Continue reading Guided Tourism System being introduced at Kartarpur

UNGA adopts Pak-sponsored resolution calling for respect for sacred religious symbols

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): Despite vehement opposition from European Union and other western nations as well as India, the UN General Assembly Wednesday adopted a Pakistan-Philippines sponsored resolution on promoting inter religious and intercultural dialogue that underscored the need for respecting sacred religious symbols. The resolution received a majority of 90 votes, none against,… Continue reading UNGA adopts Pak-sponsored resolution calling for respect for sacred religious symbols

Three-day celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak birth anniversary start; 600 Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan to attend

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): The three-day celebrations of the birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak began Saturday in Nankana Sahib with the arrival of over 600 Sikh pilgrims from India through the Wagah border. The main ceremony of the celebration of the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev will be held on November 30… Continue reading Three-day celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak birth anniversary start; 600 Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan to attend

First anniversary of Kartarpur Corridor opening marks another year of Pakistan’s quest for peace

ISLAMABAD, Nov 08 (APP): The Sikh community all around the world is set to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of Kartarpur Corridor on November 9 which is also another practical manifestation of Pakistan’s desire for peace with its belligerent neighbour. On November 9 last year, Prime Minister Imran Khan fulfilled the cherished desire… Continue reading First anniversary of Kartarpur Corridor opening marks another year of Pakistan’s quest for peace

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