LAHORE, Apr 13 (APP):A jubilant gathering of 2400 Indian Sikh pilgrims arrived at the Wagah Border near here on Saturday, marking the commencement of festivities for Khalsa Janam-din and Vasakhi Mela 2024. Welcomed with warmth and hospitality, the pilgrims were greeted by prominent officials including PSGPC Pardhan Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora and Additional Secretary Shrines… Continue reading 2400 Indian Sikhs arrive for Khalsa Janam-din, Vasakhi Mela celebrations
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American Sikhs rally for Khalistan Referendum in historic Sacramento gathering
ISLAMABAD, Apr 02 (APP): Over 60,000 American Sikhs participated in the second phase of the Khalistan Referendum voting, which was held at the California State Capitol in Sacramento by the secessionist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), with security provided by US snipers and police. Earlier, over 127,000 US Sikhs participated in the first phase of… Continue reading American Sikhs rally for Khalistan Referendum in historic Sacramento gathering
Pakistan issues 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak birthday celebrations
NEW DELHI, Nov 23 (APP): The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Thursday issued around 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India enabling them to attend the 554th birthday celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji scheduled to be held in Pakistan from November 25 to December 4, 2023. During the visit, the pilgrims,… Continue reading Pakistan issues 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak birthday celebrations
SFJ’s Map Extends Khalistan Borders to Delhi
SFJ’s Map Extends Khalistan Borders to Delhi
Mushaal says ‘Sikhs being harassed by India in Australia, Europe’
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Human Rights Mushaal Hussein Mullick on Friday said the ‘Sikh community is being harassed by India in Australia and Europe’. Mullick during her visit to Nankana Sahib said Modi is now doing terrorism in the region by becoming the Prime Minister, the face of… Continue reading Mushaal says ‘Sikhs being harassed by India in Australia, Europe’
Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan through Wagha Border to participate in religious rituals on the occasion of Joor Mela.Sikhs from across the country and abroad poured into Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hassanabdal, the third holiest site in the Sikh religion, to mark Shaheedi Jor Mela, the 417th death anniversary of the fifth of 11 Sikh gurus, Guru Arjan Dev Ji
APP22-080623 LAHORE: APP21-080623 LAHORE: June 08 – Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan through Wagha Border to participate in religious rituals on the occasion of Joor Mela.Sikhs from across the country and abroad poured into Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hassanabdal, the third holiest site in the Sikh religion, to mark Shaheedi Jor Mela, the 417th death… Continue reading Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan through Wagha Border to participate in religious rituals on the occasion of Joor Mela.Sikhs from across the country and abroad poured into Gurdwara Punja Sahib in Hassanabdal, the third holiest site in the Sikh religion, to mark Shaheedi Jor Mela, the 417th death anniversary of the fifth of 11 Sikh gurus, Guru Arjan Dev Ji
US court summons Indian Punjab officials over crackdown on Sikhs, internet ban
LONDON/NEW YORK,MARCH 28 (APP): A US Federal Court in New York has summoned India Punjab’s chief minister and two other officials after a violent crackdown was launched against Sikhs including a total ban on the internet in the state. The New York Federal Court has issued summons on a writ filed by pro-Khalistan Sikhs For… Continue reading US court summons Indian Punjab officials over crackdown on Sikhs, internet ban
Sikhs For Justice asks G20 Foreign Ministers to repudiate India’s claim to territorial integrity
Sikhs For Justice asks G20 Foreign Ministers to repudiate India’s claim to territorial integrity
Enthusiastic Sikhs form queues to support Khalistan referendum in Australia
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): A large number of Australian Sikhs on Sunday stood in queues to cast their votes for the Khalistan Referendum being held at Melbourne’s Federation Square under the auspices of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). According to media reports, Sikhs living in and around Melbourne converged on the spot to cast their votes… Continue reading Enthusiastic Sikhs form queues to support Khalistan referendum in Australia
Over 208,000 Sikhs take part in Khalistan Referendums held in four countries
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Around 208,000 Sikhs took part in Khalistan Referendum held across four countries to demand the liberation of Indian Punjab from Indian occupation and the establishment of a sovereign Sikh state. Starting in October last year, four referendums have so far been held in UK, Geneva, Italy and Canada in which the… Continue reading Over 208,000 Sikhs take part in Khalistan Referendums held in four countries
Canadian Sikhs perform mass prayer to support Sept 18 Khalistan Referendum voting
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP): Over 50,000 Sikhs performed special prayer in Toronto to support Khalistan Referendum to support the voting for Khalistan Referendum scheduled on September 18 in Toronto. The Ardas mass prayer was offered at Sri Guru Granth Sahib Parkash Purab, Malton, Canada. Those who attended the prayer ceremony carried yellow flags inscribed with pro-Khalistan… Continue reading Canadian Sikhs perform mass prayer to support Sept 18 Khalistan Referendum voting
CM KP condemns killing of Sikhs, directs police to arrest culprits
CM KP condemns killing of Sikhs, directs police to arrest culprits
Sikhs vote for Khalistan in referendum
LONDON: Thousands of Sikhs across the United Kingdom took part in a referendum for an independent Sikh homeland, Khalistan, at the Queen Elizabeth Centre near the British parliament on Sunday — the day when Indian premier Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984 for ordering Operation Blue Star in a bid to curb the Sikh movement.… Continue reading Sikhs vote for Khalistan in referendum
Big Martyrs’ Day rally in New York’s Times Square demands Kashmir’s freedom from Indian yoke
NEW YORK, Jul 13 (APP): Kashmiris and Pakistanis, who were joined by Sikhs, Monday staged a protest demonstration in New York’s Times Square denouncing Indian atrocities in Kashmir and calling on the United Nations to to honour its pledge to grant the Kashmiris their right of self-determination. Raising vociferous anti-India slogans and waving placards, a… Continue reading Big Martyrs’ Day rally in New York’s Times Square demands Kashmir’s freedom from Indian yoke
Minorities to be taught their own religious curriculum: Shafqat Mahmood
ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood Monday said that minorities like Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Kalash and Bihai communities will be taught their own religious curriculum and values for the first time in the history of the country. He was speaking in a meeting with the British High Commissioner,… Continue reading Minorities to be taught their own religious curriculum: Shafqat Mahmood
Modi wants to take full control of IIOJK to win next polls: AJK president
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan Sunday said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted to take full control of Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), in order to again win the parliamentary elections in 2024. “If the Kashmir issue had been resolved through drawing-room politics, the UN… Continue reading Modi wants to take full control of IIOJK to win next polls: AJK president
Steps taken by govt to eliminate sense of insecurity among minorities in country: Governor Sindh
KARACHI, Nov 22 (APP): Governor of Sindh, Imran Ismail said that the different kinds of steps had been taken to eliminate sense of insecurity among minorities communities and in addition, to help minorities to avail equal job opportunities in the country. He expressed such views while addressing the Dewali Festival organized by Ministry of Religious… Continue reading Steps taken by govt to eliminate sense of insecurity among minorities in country: Governor Sindh
Sikhs finally make it to their holy shrine in Pakistan, as PM opens Kartarpur Corridor
KARTARPUR, Nov 9 (APP): In what may be called the world’s ‘longest’ ever pilgrimage, it took almost 72 years to the Indian Sikhs to make it to one of their holiest shrines located just 4.1 kilometers from the border in Pakistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday inaugurated the much-anticipated Kartarpur Corridor project that would… Continue reading Sikhs finally make it to their holy shrine in Pakistan, as PM opens Kartarpur Corridor
Kartarpur Corridor opening to meet Sikh community’s long-standing request: Foreign Secretary
ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Wednesday underscored that Pakistan had taken the step to open the Kartarpur Corridor to meet the long-standing request of Nanak Naam Levas and especially the Sikh community across the world, particularly from India. Briefing the diplomatic corps regarding Pakistan’s initiative of opening the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor,… Continue reading Kartarpur Corridor opening to meet Sikh community’s long-standing request: Foreign Secretary
Kartarpur Corridor opening to promote religious tourism: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said opening of the Kartarpur Corridor would help promote religious tourism, besides improving regional connectivity. Speaking at a song launching ceremony in connection with the opening of Kartarpur Corridor, she said it would help bring… Continue reading Kartarpur Corridor opening to promote religious tourism: Firdous
