Overview
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated a state commitment to protect the rights of religious minorities and to safeguard their sacred sites.
- He said Pakistan provides facilities for visiting pilgrims and noted pride in preserving Gurdwaras tied to Guru Nanak, especially Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib.
- President Asif Ali Zardari extended greetings to Sikhs worldwide and emphasized Guru Nanak’s teachings of peace, equality and tolerance.
- Zardari pointed to the Kartarpur Corridor as a visa-free link enabling Sikh devotees to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib across the border.
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz welcomed arriving Sikh pilgrims and said provincial authorities have made arrangements for maintenance, renovation and security at Gurdwaras during the celebrations.