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Sikh pilgrims celebrate Baisakhi at Nankana Sahib in Pakistan

This year, the Pakistani authorities granted more than 6,500 visas to Indian Sikhs, a higher number than previous years.

In a first, Pakistan govt issues record 7k visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi

Sikh pilgrims from India will arrive in Pakistan on April 10 via Attari-Wagah Border to mark the Khalsa Foundation Day on April 14.

Over 2,500 Sikh pilgrims reach Pakistan for gurpurb

The pilgrims were seen off by the SGPC office-bearers and officials at the Golden Temple. The jatha will be led by SGPC member Gurnam Singh Jassal and Sharanjit Kaur will be deputy leader.

Pak issues over 3k visas to Sikh pilgrims for Gurpurb

About 3,000 Sikh pilgrims are allowed to visit Sikh shrines in Pakistan on four religious occasions as per the Nehru-Liaquat pact

Gurpurb: 65% pilgrims denied visa by Pakistan, says SGPC

The gurdwara body had sent passports of 2,244 pilgrims for visa to the Pakistan high commission at New Delhi. As many as 1,481 pilgrims were not granted visas.

Gurpurb celebrations at Nankana Sahib: SGPC objects to denial of Pakistan visa to half of pilgrims

Out of the 1,684 passports sent to the Pakistan embassy in New Delhi for visa approval, only 788 applicants were not granted the pilgrimage visa under bilateral protocol.

Pak issues over 2,000 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi celebrations

Under the provision of a bilateral protocol on visits to religious shrines, Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan every year.

437 Sikh pilgrims granted permission to visit Pakistan for Baisakhi

Under the 1974 'Bilateral Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines' signed between India and Pakistan, citizens of both countries can visit certain religious shrines.

Sikh pilgrims leave for Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary

Every year, the Pakistan government had been granting visas to 2,500 Indian Sikhs. But this year, the list was shorter at 883 due to the Covid pandemic.

Sikh ‘jatha’ from India to leave for Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on Friday

Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on November 19 had made the announcement regarding the Sikh jatha’s visit to Nankana Sahib from November 27 to December 1.

All-party team to meet PM on passport waiver for Kartarpur pilgrims: CM

House passes resolution in support of waiver of passport and $20 fee for Kartarpur pilgrims.

Sikh jatha led by Akal Takht jathedar leaves for Nankana Sahib in Pakistan

Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Evacuee Trust Property Board have invited Giani Harpreet Singh to attend a function being held to mark the anniversary of the massacre at the birthplace of Guru Nanak on February 21, 1921

SGPC panel denied visa to visit Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib

Following the vandalization and threats received by the Sikhs living in Pakistan, the apex gurdwara body decided to send a delegation to Nankana Sahib to take stock of situation and express solidarity to the Sikh living in the neighbouring country.

Main accused in Nankana Sahib vandalism arrested

On Friday, a mob in Pakistan surrounded the Gurdwara Nankana Sahib and pelted stones at the Sikh shrine.

India summons Pakistani deputy high commissioner over targeting of Sikhs

The Pakistani diplomat was told about “strong concerns raised by members of civil society, parliamentarians and others at the continued persecution of religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan”, including recent “despicable and heinous acts” against Sikhs.

Haryana CM takes out pro-CAA rallies in Jalandhar, P’kula

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday took out a campaign in Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar area in Jalandhar to clear the air around Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and attacked the opposition parties for creating confusion among the people about the new citizenship law.

Pak ministers, clerics attend Gurpurb celebrations at Nankana Sahib

: Two day after a mob pelted the gurdwara Nankana Sahib with stones, the shrine on Sunday hosted birthday celebrations of the 10th Sikh master Guru Gobind Singh in the presence of Pakistan’s federal interior minister Ijaz Ahmed Shah and Muslim religious leaders.

‘Stop preaching sermons’: Govt on ‘targeted killing’ of Sikh man in Pakistan

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Pakistan should stop “prevaricating” and take immediate action to apprehend and give exemplary punishment to the perpetrators of the crime.

Shrine ‘untouched, undamaged’, reports of desecration ‘false’: Pak

ATTACK ON NANKANA SAHIB GURDWARA:SGPC to send 4-member delegation to Pak

India should press for arrest, prevent attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib: Sonia Gandhi

An unruly mob on Friday evening reportedly attacked Gurdwara Nankana Sahib where Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev was born. According to reports, hundreds of angry residents at Nankana Sahib pelted the Sikh pilgrims with stones.

India condemns attack by local mob on Nankana Sahib gurdwara in Pakistan

Hundreds of people joined the sit-in protest that lasted till the evening and shouted slogans.

Biography of slain militant Bhindranwale released at Nankana Sahib

SGPC member gifts copy of book authored by slain militant preacher’s nephew and ex-Akal Takht jathedar to Pakistan’s Punjab governor.

India has done well to go ahead with Kartarpur | Opinion

Security concerns should be addressed. But they cannot be allowed to trump landmark political initiatives

Corridor opening a chance to bring India, Pak together: UAE Sikhs

Leader of the UAE’s Sikh community, Surender Singh Kandhari said Kartarpur was of historic and religious significance for Sikhs as this is where the founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak took his last breath

Despite Takht’s edict, SAD stays away from nagar kirtan to Nankana Sahib

The nagar kirtan is organised by Parmjit Singh Sarna-led Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD-Delhi) to commemorate the 550th Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak.

Pakistan denies Indian delegation permission to hold ‘nagar kirtan’ at Nankana Sahib

The delegation, led by the Punjab government and including representatives of the SGPC and DSGMC, had planned to organise ‘Akhand Path’ and hold ‘nagar kirtan’ at Nankana Sahib in Pakistan’s Punjab province as part of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

Imran lays foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak varsity

The initiative is part of the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of the founder of Sikh religion, Pakistani media reported.

Sikh devotees’ procession leaves from Delhi for Nankana Sahib: Pak High Commission

The ‘Nagar Kirtan’ (procession) is led by Sardar Paramjit Singh Sarna, the former president of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), and includes representatives from different sections of the Sikh community in India.

Pak to issue multiple, on-arrival visas to Sikh pilgrims: Imran Khan

Kartarpur is the “Madina” and Nankana Sahib is the “Mecca” of the Sikh community, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said and assured that his government will issue multiple and on-arrival visas to Sikh pilgrims coming from India and other countries, according to media reports on Tuesday.