Pak makes elaborate arrangement for visiting Sikh pilgrims

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 13:08

A large number of Sikh devotees from India and various other countries have arrived in Pakistan to celebrate the 545th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan for Baisakhi festival

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 18:01

A delegation of 1,100 Sikh pilgrims from India arrived in Pakistan today to participate in the Baisakhi festival and visit several historic gurdwaras.

SGPC condemns Pak Embassy denying visas to Sikh pilgrims

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 21:05

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee said the move has denigrated the sanctity of the top religious body.

Pak PM asks officials to redress grievances of Sikh pilgrims

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 00:05

Sardar Manmohan Singh Khalsa of Britain said the company hired by the Pakistani mission charged an additional USD 60 from each yatri or pilgrim.

Sikh pilgrims` tents in Pakistan catches fire; no casualties

Last Updated: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 14:47

Sikh pilgrims are in Nankana Sahib city to participate in 542nd birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak.

No travel sans visa: Pak to Sikh pilgrims

Last Updated: Monday, April 12, 2010, 13:15

Pak has imposed a ban on the travel of Indian Sikh pilgrims to places for which they do not have a visa.

Pak cuts short visit of Indian Sikh pilgrims

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 14:14

Pakistani authorities have cut short the visit of Indian pilgrims to Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasanabdal city of Punjab province due to the security situation.

Pak extends visas of Indian Sikh pilgrims for 3 days

Last Updated: Friday, November 6, 2009, 16:40

Visas of some 850 Indian Sikhs, who are in Pak to participate in celebrations marking Guru Nanak’s birth anniv have been extended for 3 more days.

Tight security in Pak to ensure safety of Sikh pilgrims

Last Updated: Monday, November 2, 2009, 13:19

Pakistani authorities have put in place tight security measures to ensure the safety of pilgrims, including over 1,500 Sikhs from India, visiting the country to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

Pakistan to tighten security ahead of Sikh pilgrims visit

Last Updated: Friday, October 23, 2009, 16:55

Pakistani authorities are yet to receive word from their Indian counterparts on whether Sikh pilgrims will join festivities marking Guru Nanak`s birth anniversary.

Don’t visit holy sites, Pak tells Sikh pilgrims

Last Updated: Monday, October 12, 2009, 12:32

Around 300 Indian Sikh pilgrims have been asked by Pakistani authorities to cancel their visit to holy sites in the country due to security concerns in the wake of a series of terror attacks, including on the Army headquarters.