Pakistan

Sikhs from various countries arrive in Pakistan; Massive arrangements in wake if Gurpurb celebrations

Nankana Sahib, Pakistan (November 16, 2013): A large number of Sikh Yatris from various countries have reportedly arrived in Pakistan to celebrate the 545th Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji.

Pilgrim visas to Nankana Sahib denied to 379 applicants by Pak authorities

Amritsar, Punjab (November 15, 2013): It is learnt that a 774-member jatha led by Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) officials will leave for Pakistan on November 15 to take part in samagams to be held at Nankana Sahib to observe Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak ji.

Tight security arrangements in Pakistan for Sikh Yatris

Wagha/Lahore, Pakistan (November 13, 2013): It is learnt that tight security arrangements have been made in Pakistan for the Sikh yatris visiting various places in wake of celebrations of Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. As per reports Pakistan Railways Police (PRP) said on November 12 that foolproof security arrangement have been finalised for Sikh yatrees.

Sikh heritage site, a haveli, converted into vegetable market in Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Pakistan (November 12, 2013): It is learnt that the haveli of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, founder of the Sikh empire, has become a picture of neglect due to the indifferent attitude of the Pakistani Waqf Board. An Amritsar based historian Surinder Kochher has reportedly told some media persons that Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s haveli located in the old Sabzi Mandi of Gujranwala city in Pakistan's Punjab province has been converted into a vegetable market.

Sikh Jatha to leave for Pakistan on 15 Nov. to observe Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Ji

Amritsar, Punjab (November 7, 2013): According to information released by the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) secretary Dalmegh Singh a Sikh jatha will leave for Pakistan on November 15 to mark the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Ji at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib. In a press release, a copy of which is available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), SGPC secretary Dalmegh Singh has said the jatha would be led by SGPC member Randhir Singh Cheema.

USA must be held to account for drone killings in Pakistan: says Amnesty report “Will I be Next?”

India/ Pakistan (October 22, 2013): According to a press release sent by Amnesty International India to the Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) [t]he USA has carried out unlawful killings in Pakistan through drone attacks, some of which could even amount to war crimes, Amnesty International said in a major new report released today.

Amnesty International to launch report on US drone strikes in Pakistan

New Delhi, India (October 16, 2013): According to information sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Durga Nandini, Media officer of Amnesty International India, “[o]n Tuesday 22 October 2013, Amnesty International will launch a major new report on the US drones program in Pakistan – ‘Will I be next?’ – US drone strikes in Pakistan”.

Militants attack Kashmir, kill 12; It’s attempt to derail Manmohan-Sharif talks: Omar

Srinagar (September 26, 2013): According to a news reported by AFP: "Militants stormed a police station and an Indian army base in Kashmir on Thursday, killing at least nine (12 according to recent reports), in an attack [...]".

World Sikh Council (AR) saddened by attacks in Kenya & Pakistan

Washington, United States (September 26, 2013): "The World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR) is extremely saddened by the horrific crimes of violence at the WestGate Mall, Nairobi, Kenya and at the All Saints Church in Peshawar, Pakistan. These acts of crimes against humanity need to be condemned by all peace loving citizens of the world" reads a statement sent by WSC-AR to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

Condemning suicide bombings on a church, Dal Khalsa urges Pak govt to punish perpetrators

Amritsar, Punjab (September 24, 2013): The Dal Khalsa, led by Harchranjit Singh Dhami, has condemned the twin suicide bombings on a church in Pakistan, saying those behind the killings were enemies of humanity and should be chased, arrested and punished in a harshest possible way.

Hindu-Sikh tentions on the rise in Pakistan after incidents of sacrilege of Sikh scripture

Karachi, Pakistan (September 17, 2013): Certain media reports suggest that the tensions have been escalating between Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs. There have been incidents of sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib Ji in various parts of Southern Sindh province.

Five soldiers of Indian Army killed at LoC; India summons Pakistan Envoy; Pak rebuts India’s allegations

Srinagar/Delhi (August 06, 2013): As per media reprots India accused Pakistani Border Action Team on August 6, 2013 of ambushing an Indian army patrol and killing five of its troopers on the Line of Control (LoC). As per Indian media reports "[i]n the wake of the killing of five soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC), Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh will on August 07, 2013 visit Poonch to review the security situation there".

Another incident of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in Pak province Sindh

Islamabad, Pakistan (July 20, 2013): As per media reports another shameless incident of desecrating Sikh Scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib was reported at the Shikarpur gurdwara in Sindh Province of Pakistan.

Desecration of Guru Granth Sahib in Sindh; Sikh body accuse Hindu Council; AIG to probe incident

Karachi, Pakistan (July 19, 2013): According to a news reported by “The News”: Sindh police Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) special branch has been directed to investigate the recurring incidents of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the province of Sindh in Pakistan. The decision came at a meeting between the Sindh chief secretary and an eight-member delegation of Pakistan Sikh Council on July 18, 2013.

Bhag Milkha Bhag banned in Pakistan over dialogue on 1947 partition

Mumbai, India (July 11, 2013): It is learnt that Pakistan has banned upcoming movie ‘Bhag Milkha Bhag’; a film reportedly based on the life of an Indian athlete named Milkha Singh, who is known as ‘flying Sikh’. According to a news reported by a Punjabi vernacular Farhan Akhtar has played the lead role as Milkha Singh in this movie.

Historic Sikh Gurdwara in Pakistan feared to be illegally encroached

Lahore, Pakistan (June 21, 2013): As per certain media reports in yet another disappointing incident, a land mafia in Pakistani has sought for the illegal selling of land falling under the premises of a Sikh Gurdwara. The 2 story building of Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Sahiwal is feared to be bulldozed any time during the upcoming week. The Gurdwara is located in the commercial zone at a distance of 250 km from Sahiwal and it will be illegally sold to construct a plaza in its place.

Upcoming Bollywood release Bhag Milkha Bhag banned in Pakistan over dialogue on 1947 partition

Mumbai, India (June 20, 2013): It is learnt that Pakistan has banned upcoming movie 'Bhag Milkha Bhag'; a film reportedly based on the life of an Indian athlete named Milkha Singh, who is known as 'flying Sikh'. According to a news reported by a Punjabi vernacular Farhan Akhtar has played the lead role as Milkha Singh in this movie.

Pakistan to declare Panja Sahib as ‘Holy City’

Chandigarh, Punjab (June 15, 2013): It is learnt tht Arif Chaudhry, President of Pak-Indo Friendship Association reportedly hinted on June 14, 2013 that the Government of Pakistan may declare “Panja Sahib” as a holy city. Panja Sahib (Hassanabdal) is located near the frontier province of Pakistan. Panja Sahib is believed to house a rock with the hand prints of the founder of Sikh religion, Guru Nanak. It is considered to be a holy pilgrimage site for Sikhs all over the world and thousands of Sikh devotees pay visit to Sikh place every year.

Indian home minister’s Sikh militancy remarks draws flak

Ludhiana/Chandigarh (June 07, 2013): Indian Home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's remarks that Pakistan's ISI was fanning Sikh militancy in India has drawn intense criticism from various Sikh organizations. It is learnt that various Sikh bodies have slammed the India's home minister for making such a statement and for resorting to rhetoric to create a fabricated adverse impression against Sikh political activists.

Pakistan rejects Shinde’s allegations that ISI training so-called Sikh militants

New Delhi, India (June 06, 2013): It is learnt that Pakistan on June 06, 2013 rejected New Delhi's allegation that its spy agency (ISI) was providing militancy training to the Sikh youth with a view to revive militancy in Punjab.

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