Pakistan

Sikh Jatha gets 15 days visa to Pakistan to observe martyrdom day

Lahore, Pakistan (May 28, 2013):As per media reports the Government of Pakistan has decided to issue a 15 day pilgrim visa to the Sikh sangat visiting Gurudwara Dera Sahib in Lahore from East Punjab. A special train carrying 1,000 Jatha members would leave East Punjab for Pakistani Punjab on 4 June and stay until 18 June.

Attacked Pakistani prisoner died at PGI; Dead body handed over to Pakistan

Chandigarh, Punjab (May 09, 2013): It is learnt that Sanaullah Ranjay, a Pakistani prisoner who was attacked by jail inmates in a Jail in India, died at Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh.

Video of Sarabjit’s confession for 5 blasts in Pakistan appear on YouTube

Chandigarh/Amritsar, Punjab (May 05, 2013): After yesterday's disclosure as regards slain Indian spy Sarabjit Singh's deployment to Pakistan by Raw, there are more exposures in this regard.

Sarabjit was sent to Pakistan by RAW

Amritsar, Punjab (May 05, 2013): A news report by Hindustan Times (HT) has revealed that Sarabjit Singh, an Indian spy who suffered a fatal attack by jail inmates in Pakistan, had gone to Pakistan for an operation managed by a Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) official who later became the intelligence agency’s chief as well.

India: Pakistani Prisoner attacked by jail inmates; Condition critical; Reportedly in Coma

Jammu/New Delhi, India (May 03, 2013): It is learnt that a Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah (52) serving a life term was attacked inside the high-security Kot Balwal jail by a fellow inmate this morning and his condition is stated to be serious.

Pakistan must improve protection for Indian prisoners in wake of Jail attack: Amnesty International

New Delhi, India (May 03, 2013): Pakistani authorities must protect Indian prisoners from violence in the country's jails, Amnesty International said on May 02, 2013 after an Indian death row inmate died following an attack in a Lahore jail.

Indian spy dies after jail attack in Pak; Dead body handed over to India, Martyr status triggers debate

Amritsar, Punjab (May 03, 2013): Sarabjeet Singh, an alleged Indian spy who remained on death row in Pakistan for more than a decade, and who death sentence was commuted to like imprisonment by Pakistan President in May 2012, was fatally attacked by some jail inmates few days back.

Indian spy died after being attacked by jail inmates in Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan (May 02, 2013): According to a news report by BBC – “[a]n Indian man convicted of spying by a court in Pakistan has died after being attacked last week by fellow inmates, medical officials and his lawyer said”.

Martyrdom day of Saka Nanakana Sahib Shaheeds observed by Sikhs in Pakistan

Nankana Sahib, Pakistan (February 21, 2013): As per information the martyrdom Day of Shaheeds of Saka Nankana Sahib is being observed is being observed at Nanakana Sahib in Pakistan from from February 19 to 21, 2013.

United Sikhs rehabilitates 42 displaced families of Khyber Agency (Pakistan)

Peshawar, Pakistan (February 05, 2013): According to a “community alter” issued by a US based NGO – named “United Sikhs” – in recent months, the United Sikhs has spent £15,800 (approximately 13,00,000/- Indian rupees) to rehabilitate 42 of the 70 internally displaced minority families from the troubled Khyber Agency [...]

Sikhs in Peshawar & Khyber Agency (Pakistan) feel insecure after abduction incidents

Peshawar/Ludhiana, Pakistan/India (January 28, 2012): As per media reports there is a feeling of insecurity among the Sikhs living in Khyber region of Pakistan after the kidnapping of two Sikhs from the Peshawar and Khyber Agency during the last several weeks.

Another Sikh trader reportedly abducted in Pakistan

Peshawar, Pakistan (January 24, 2013): Another Sikh businessman has been reportedly kidnapped by unidentified armed men from outside his house in Pakistan's Qaidabad region.

Dal Khalsa, Mann Dal condenm the brutal beheading of Mohinder Singh in Khyber Agency of Pakistan

Amritsar, Punjab (January 10, 2013): Dal Khalsa has reportedly condemned the beheading of a Sikh Mohinder Singh, who was abducted by a militant group from his shop at Tabbai village of Khyber Agency in Pakistan on November 20, 2012.

United Sikhs condemned the two brutal killings of Sikhs in Pakistan

Peshawar, Pakistan (January 09, 2012): A US based NGO named “United Sikhs” has condemned two unrelated brutal killings of Sikhs in Pakistan – the beheading by militants of the father of eight children, Mohinder Singh, 40, and the brutal murder of a 40 year old Sikh Canadian woman, Rajvinder Kaur Gill.

Abducted Sikh beheaded by ultras in Pakistan’s tribal region

Jamrud/Peshawar, Pakistan (January 09, 2012): As per media reports a 40-year-old Sikh man, abducted over a month ago by a “militant” group in Pakistan's tribal region for allegedly spying for a rival outfit, has been found beheaded.

Pakistani authorities seek Interpol’s help to nab Canadian Sikh woman’s killer

Lahore, Pakistan (January 09, 2012): As per media reports the authorities in Pakistan have contacted the Interpol to arrest a suspect who escaped to Germany after killing a Canadian Sikh woman.

Sikh body expresses condolences on the demise of Jamaat-e-Islami’s former chief, Qazi Hussain Ahmad

Amritsar, Punjab (January 06, 2012): Dal Khalsa has expressed its condolences on the demise of Jamaat-e-Islami’s former chief, Qazi Hussain Ahmad, who had passed away in Pakistan last night.

DSGMC to undertake Kar Sewa at two Gurdwaras in Pakistan

Ludhiana, Punjab (December 22, 2012): According to media reprots the Pakistan government has authorized the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) to undertake renovation work at two historic Sikh Gurdwaras situated in the Pakistan.

1981 plane hijack – Two Sikhs knock at doors of Delhi High court against double jeopardy

New Delhi/Ludhiana, India/Punjab (December 04, 2012): It is learnt that Bhai Satnam Singh Paunta Sahib and Tejinderpal Singh who, sent back to India in 2000 after serving a life term in Pakistan for hijacking an Air India plane to Pakistan in 1981, have moved the Delhi High Court for quashing a fresh trial against them in India for the same act.

Pakistan authorities make special arrangement for Sikh Yatris travelling to Pak to observe Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Nankana Sahib/Lahore, Pakistan (November 18, 2012): According to media reports the Pakistani authorities have made special security arrangements for trains that would be bringing about three thousand Sikhs from India to Pakistan to participate in the events observing Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurupurb.

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