CM felicitates Sikh community on Baisakhi

LAHORE, Apr 14 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her heartfelt congratulations to the Sikh community on the blissful occasion of Besakhi, saying that Besakhi is the hallmark of Punjab’s unique culture. In her message, the CM offered greetings to the Sikh brothers and sisters who have come here to celebrate this festival. “I… Continue reading CM felicitates Sikh community on Baisakhi

President congratulates Sikh community on celebration of Baisakhi

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday extended his heartfelt felicitation to the Sikh community on the celebration of Baisakhi. In a message, the president said that the occasion gave a message of love, happiness, peace and affection. Pakistan felt pride over its diverse cultural heritage, President Secretariat Press Wing, in a… Continue reading President congratulates Sikh community on celebration of Baisakhi

PM felicitates Sikh community on celebration of Baisakhi

LAHORE, Apr 14 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday felicitated Sikh community living in Pakistan and across the globe on the celebration of Baisakhi. In a message, the prime minister said that the Government of Pakistan and all the provincial governments were ensuring provision of all facilities to the Sikh Yatrees who were… Continue reading PM felicitates Sikh community on celebration of Baisakhi

PM Kakar warmly wishes Sikh community on 554th birthday of Baba Guru Nanak

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday conveyed warm wishes to the Sikh community in Pakistan and around the world on 554th birthday of Baba Guru Nanak. “Warmest wishes to the Sikh community in Pakistan and worldwide as you celebrate the 554th birthday of baba Guru Nanak,” the prime minister wrote… Continue reading PM Kakar warmly wishes Sikh community on 554th birthday of Baba Guru Nanak

PM directs CM KPK to ensure immediate arrest of killers of Sikhs

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday while strongly condemning the killing of two members of the Sikh community in Peshawar, directed the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to ensure immediate arrest and punishment of the culprits. He also urged the chief minister to ensure steps for the protection of the… Continue reading PM directs CM KPK to ensure immediate arrest of killers of Sikhs

People belongs to Sikh community heading towards Lahore to attend birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak at Nankana Sahib by special train.

APP62-151121LARKANA: November 15 – People belongs to Sikh community heading towards Lahore to attend birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak at Nankana Sahib by special train. APP photo by Nadeem Akhtar
APP62-151121 LARKANA: APP63-151121 LARKANA: November 15 – People belongs to Sikh community at railway station for heading towards Lahore to attend birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak at Nankana Sahib by special train. APP photo by Nadeem Akhtar

Sikh Community holding protest and walk in memory of killed Sikh community on 06 June 1984 and protest against Indian soldiers about golden temple matters at Samadhi of Ranjit Singh. After the assassination of Indira Gandhi on 31 October 1984 by two of her Sikh bodyguards, anti-Sikh riots erupted the following day. They continued in some areas for several days, killing more than 3,000 Sikhs in New Delhi and an estimated 8,000 – 17,000 or more Sikhs were killed in 40 cities across India. At least 50,000 Sikhs were displaced

APP53-060621 LAHORE: June 06 - Sikh Community holding protest and walk in memory of killed Sikh community on 06 June 1984 and protest against Indian soldiers about golden temple matters at Samadhi of Ranjit Singh. After the assassination of Indira Gandhi on 31 October 1984 by two of her Sikh bodyguards, anti-Sikh riots erupted the following day. They continued in some areas for several days, killing more than 3,000 Sikhs in New Delhi and an estimated 8,000 – 17,000 or more Sikhs were killed in 40 cities across India. At least 50,000 Sikhs were displaced. APP Photo by Mustafa Lashari
APP53-060621 APP55-060621LAHORE: June 06 - Sikh Community holding protest and walk in memory of killed Sikh community on 06 June 1984 and protest against Indian soldiers about golden temple matters at Samadhi of Ranjit Singh. After the assassination of Indira Gandhi on 31 October 1984 by two of her Sikh bodyguards, anti-Sikh riots erupted the… Continue reading Sikh Community holding protest and walk in memory of killed Sikh community on 06 June 1984 and protest against Indian soldiers about golden temple matters at Samadhi of Ranjit Singh. After the assassination of Indira Gandhi on 31 October 1984 by two of her Sikh bodyguards, anti-Sikh riots erupted the following day. They continued in some areas for several days, killing more than 3,000 Sikhs in New Delhi and an estimated 8,000 – 17,000 or more Sikhs were killed in 40 cities across India. At least 50,000 Sikhs were displaced

Peshawar’s Sikhs receiving applause for according reverence to Muslims’ holy month of Ramzan

PESHAWAR, May 09 (APP):The Sikh dwellers of Peshawar are receiving applause from people belonging to all walks of life for extending respect to fasting Muslims during their holy month of Ramzan by arranging iftar dinners, providing food to poor faithfuls and selling groceries to them on cut prices. From the last several years as Ramzan… Continue reading Peshawar’s Sikhs receiving applause for according reverence to Muslims’ holy month of Ramzan

Kartarpur Corridor reflects Pakistan’s desire of peace, goodwill gesture to Sikh community: Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner in Canada Raza Bashir Tarar on Thursday said the opening of Kartarpur Corridor by the present government reflected Pakistan’s desire for peace and a goodwill gesture to the Sikh community. He said this while addressing a webinar organized by Pakistan High Commission in Ottawa and the Consulate General of… Continue reading Kartarpur Corridor reflects Pakistan’s desire of peace, goodwill gesture to Sikh community: Envoy

Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Thousands of farmers in tractor convoys on Tuesday burst through police barricades to take their protest against new farm laws to the heart of India’s capital as the nation marked Republic Day with a military parade. Angry farmers frustrated with the policies of the Narendra Modi government policies unleashed unprecedented chaos… Continue reading Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day

Sikhs hold big rally outside Indian consulate in New York in support of protesting farmers in India

NEW YORK, Dec 02 (APP): Hundreds of American-Sikhs staged a demonstration outside the Indian Consulate General in New York on Tuesday to express their support for the farmers in India protesting against new farm laws. Images from the protest site show large number of people, mostly Sikhs, raising anti-Modi slogans and holding placards that read,… Continue reading Sikhs hold big rally outside Indian consulate in New York in support of protesting farmers in India

“Proud of serving Sikh community”: Governor Punjab

LAHORE, Nov 10 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Tuesday said that he had developed a close bond with the Sikhs across the globe over the years and was proud of serving the Sikh community in the province. “The government, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, is doing its best to… Continue reading “Proud of serving Sikh community”: Governor Punjab

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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