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Once opened, this corridor will allow Sikh pilgrims direct access to the historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur in Pakistan, where Guru Nanak Dev passed away in 1539. (Photo: File)

Kartarpur: 5000 pilgrims can visit daily; free pick and drop, medical services

The Kartarpur corridor along the India-Pakistan border is nearly four kilometers away from Gurdaspur in Punjab, India.

14 Sep 2019 4:00 PM

Pakistan also expressed its unwillingness to allow Indian consular or protocol officials at Kartarpur gurdwara premises. (Photo: File)

Kartarpur talks stalled as Pak demands service fee from pilgrims

The demand was sprung in the third round of talks between both countries at Attari to finalise the draft agreement of the project.

04 Sep 2019 2:53 PM

The corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district of Punjab. (Photo: File)

Pakistan hopes Attari meeting would finalise draft agreement of Kartarpor corridor

'Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken the initiative for the minority community,' Mohammad Faisal said.

04 Sep 2019 12:11 PM

The move is not a favour, it was Pakistan's obligation, the Saama TV quoted Khan as saying. (Photo: ANI)

'Kartarpur your Madina, Nankana Sahib is Makkah': Imran Khan's assurance to Sikhs

Pak has decided to issue visas to Sikh pilgrims to facilitate participation at the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

03 Sep 2019 7:30 PM

Khan said, “I assure that you will be issued multiple visas... This is our responsibility. We will facilitate you rather will give you visas at airport.' (Photo: File)

Imran Khan promises to Sikh pilgrims, says 'will give visas at airport'

Khan also said that Pakistan would provide them maximum possible facilities during their visit to the holy sites.

03 Sep 2019 12:53 PM

Pakistan has said a meeting on the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor would be held on Friday at the Zero Point, even as the country remains locked in a diplomatic tussle with India over the repeal of Article 370 and the restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Kartarpur Corridor meet today even as Pak ramps up pressure with missile test

The announcement of a technical meet also came on a day when Pakistan successfully launched surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Ghaznavi'.

30 Aug 2019 8:52 AM

Special shuttle service will be launched from the railway station to the birthplace of Baba Guru Nanak. (Photo: File)

Kartarpur Corridor: Pakistan to start visa process for Sikh pilgrims from Sept 1

The governor also said that a number of Sikh pilgrims would arrive from the UK, the USA and other countries to attend the convention.

29 Aug 2019 5:06 PM

Pakistan is building the corridor from the Indian border to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib while the other part from Dera Baba Nanak up to the border will be constructed by India. (Photo: File)

Committed to complete Kartarpur Corridor, despite tense ties with India: Pak

The Kartarpur corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district.

25 Aug 2019 3:44 PM

Rajya Sabha MP and BJP ideologue Subramanian Swamy (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Kartarpur corridor work must stop for now, says Swamy

Swamy said that there were lot of apprehensions created by some people that once Article 370 if abrogated there would be lot of reaction from Pak.

25 Aug 2019 6:42 AM

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said so while speaking to a delegation of civil society and parliamentarians of Afghanistan, which is currently visiting Pakistan for the 'Track-II dialogue, Beyond Boundaries'. (Photo: File)

'Ready to open Kartarpur Corridor,' says Pak's Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Qureshi said: 'Despite our tensions with India, we have decided go ahead with the Kartarpur Corridor.'

23 Aug 2019 2:01 PM

Both countries are constructing a corridor on their respective territories for Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the historic Gurudwara in November this year for the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

India sends reminder to Pakistan on Kartarpur

Sources said India had also “shared proposals for finalising the agreement on the modalities to operationalise the Kartarpur Corridor”.

11 Aug 2019 2:44 AM

He also said, Pakistan has nothing to do with the welfare of any minority community and its diabolic gestures will be exposed in coming times. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan can play with religious sentiments of Sikhs, warns expert

Dipankar Sengupta, professor at Jammu University said that Pakistan was taking advantage beacause there were more Sikh shrines there.

23 Jul 2019 8:49 PM

On July 14, India and Pakistan had held the second round of bilateral talks to narrow down their differences on the corridor for travel of Sikh pilgrims from Dera Baba Nanak Sahib in Punjab to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan. (Photo: File)

US welcomes construction of Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims

The corridor is expected to be completed by September end.

17 Jul 2019 11:19 AM

Kartarpur: Flawed strategy?

Pakistan, to India’s surprise, agreed to allow 5,000 pilgrims to visit every day, and 10,000 on special occasions.

17 Jul 2019 2:36 AM

Reportedly, these secessionists working at the commands of Islamabad are the same people, who are managing the anti-India social media propaganda in different western countries. (Photo: ANI)

Pro-Khalistani leaders continue to hold key positions in PSGPC

It has been revealed that Ameer Singh, brother of known Khalistani Bishen Singh, has been put on the Sikh's religious body.

15 Jul 2019 5:47 PM

The Indian delegation, headed by S.C.L. Das (left), joint secretary in the ministry of home affairs, is received by Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson, for the second round of talks on the Kartarpur corridor at Wagah border, in Lahore. (Photo: PTI)

Kartarpur corridor: Pakistan agrees to visa-free access to 5,000 Indians daily

Everyday 5,000 pilgrims from India will be able to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, and they can travel on foot or in vehicles.

15 Jul 2019 2:26 AM

The Pakistani officials assured their Indian counterparts that no anti-India activity would be allowed, it read. (Photo: ANI)

Kartarpur talks: Pakistan agrees to India's demand of bridge construction

A dossier was also handed over to Pakistani officials over the matter.

14 Jul 2019 4:15 PM

In the meeting, both sides agreed to maintain a channel of communication and work towards finalisation of the agreement on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. (Photo: ANI)

Kartarpur talks: Agreement on allowing visa-free travel for Indian passport holders

The Pakistani officials assured their Indian counterparts that no anti-India activity would be allowed, it read.

14 Jul 2019 3:38 PM

Officials from India and Pakistan are slated to meet on Sunday to finalise the modalities of the Kartarpur corridor and related technical issues. (Photo: File)

Pak fully committed, cooperative; Kartarpur Corridor talks concludes

One of the main points expected to be raised in discussion would be India's demand for construction of bridge by Pak in creek area.

14 Jul 2019 8:35 AM

India wants Pakistan to allow unlimited numbers of pilgrims through out the year. (Photo: ANI)

India and Pakistan to hold Kartarpur talks tomorrow

550th birth anniversary of Sikhism’s founder this year.

13 Jul 2019 12:15 AM

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