Pakistan has pledged to devise a new welfare strategy for its local Sikh community and commit to improving facilities for visiting pilgrims from around the world. The commitment was made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following a meeting with Jaspreet Singh, President of a prominent U.S.-based Sikh organization, on Tuesday.
President of Sikhs of America, Mr. Jasdeep Singh calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif; Federal Minister for Law and Justice Mr. Azam Nazir Tarrar and Mr. Sajid Tarrar are also present. pic.twitter.com/Xd67gLX3t1
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This move is part of Pakistan’s diplomatic push to show goodwill toward the global Sikh community, including the more than 20 million Sikhs residing in neighboring India, despite ongoing tensions between the two nations. It also coincides with Islamabad’s broader efforts to reinforce the protection and welfare of all its religious minorities, which have recently faced international scrutiny following incidents of internal violence.
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Pakistan is home to several of the Sikh faith’s holiest sites, including Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The country currently hosts an estimated 15,000 Sikhs and draws hundreds of global pilgrims annually. Sharif’s office stated the strategy will focus on enhancing current facilities and ensuring the welfare of the resident community.
Just days prior to the meeting, nearly 2,000 Sikh pilgrims from India visited Pakistan for the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Kartarpur Corridor, a visa-free route opened in 2019, continues to facilitate visits for Indian Sikhs to the revered temple where Guru Nanak is buried.
