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Pakistan Reaffirms Protection of Sikh Heritage as Pilgrims Gather for Guru Nanak Anniversary

Officials use the occasion to stress minority rights, highlighting visa-free access via the Kartarpur Corridor.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said the government remains committed to safeguarding minority rights, protecting sacred sites and facilitating visiting devotees.
  • He highlighted Pakistan’s stewardship of gurdwaras linked to Baba Guru Nanak, particularly Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib.
  • President Asif Ali Zardari extended greetings for Gurpurab and underscored the Kartarpur Corridor’s visa-free link to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib.
  • Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif welcomed international visitors, saying Pakistan’s borders are open for Sikhs and detailing maintenance, renovation and security measures at gurdwaras.
  • Leaders framed Guru Nanak’s teachings as guiding principles of peace, tolerance and equality for a more inclusive society.