Sikhs in Pakistan

SPECIAL-COVERAGE: The Sikh way of life changing in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa area of Pakistan

Shabqadar, Pakistan (March 23, 2014): Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s court was one of the most magnificent in the world. The Maharajaraja had scarlet tented pavilions set up on gold and silver poles near the river.

Pakistan: Sikhs lash out against murder, kidnappings

Peshawar, Pakistan (March 16, 2014): Sikh residents of Peshawar protested on Friday (March 14) against the killing of a Sikh hakim in Charsadda a day before and an earlier abduction of two others in Dera Ismail Khan.

Sikh hakeem, assistant shot dead in Pakistan’s north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan (March 14, 2014): According to certain media reports a Sikh 'hakeem' and his assistant have been gunned down in a busy market in Pakistan's north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

United Sikhs grants scholarships to Sikh Students in Pakistan

New York, United States (March 07, 2014): A US based NGO, United Sikhs, has extended its STARAE scholarship project, in September 2013, to needy students from families who are Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Peshawar. After three months 75% of the 39 STARAE scholars have shown an improvement in their studies and 90 percent have achieved ‘A’ grades in their term test.

Pak Sikhs observed anniversary of Saka Nankana Sahib

Nanakana Sahib, Pakistan (February 23, 2014): As per information the Sikh Sangat on Friday (Feb. 21) organised a ceremony at Gurdwara Janamasthan to mark the anniversary of Saka Nankana Sahib.

Efforts to rescue abducted Pak Sikhs intensify

Pakistan (February 17, 2014): It is learnt that Pakistan Sikh leaders has been holding meeting with the Pakistan leadership, including the so-called 'hardliners', to save the two Sikh who were abducted near Deraban area of Dera Ismail Khan last week.

Two Sikhs abducted in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakthunkhwa province

Pakistan (February 14, 2014): As per certain media report [t]wo Pakistani Sikhs along with their two employees were abducted by unidentified persons in northwestern Khyber Pakthunkhwa province of Paksitan on February 13.

Two Sikh Yatris died at Nankana Sahib; Bodies handed over to BSF at Wagha; SGPC, DSGMC to start prior medical checkups

Nankana Sahib/ Amritsar, (November 19, 2013): It is learnt that two Sikh Yatris to Sikh Gurdwaras in Pakistan died during their stay at Nankana Sahib. As per information Atma Singh, resident of Mukatsar and Shingara Singh resident of Tarn Taran died due to heart attack at around 2am on November 18.

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.

More than 2000 Sikh yaris left Nankana Sahib in 3 special trains

Amritsar, Punjab (November 16, 2013): It is learnt that more than two thousand Sikh yatris left for Nankana Sahib in three special trains from Atari Railway station on November 15, 2013. This comprised a 774-member jatha by Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC). These Sikhs shall be taking part in Samagams related to Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib 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.

Pak Punjab assembly’s Sikh member urged Akal Takht Jathedar to visit Pakistan

Amritsar, Punjab (October 23, 2013): It is learnt that a Sikh member of the provincial Assembly of Punjab in Pakistan is currently visiting Amritsar, Punjab. On October 22, 2013 he reportedly met the Akal Takht Jathedar at the Darbar Sahib, Amritsar and requested him to visit Pakistan at the earliest He urged Jathedar to take notice of the problems faced by the Sikhs in Pakistan.

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.

Sindh govt, Chief Justice of Pakistan urged to take notice of desecration of Sikh scripture

Karachi, Pakistan (August 29, 2013): The Pakistan Sikh Council on August 28, 2013 called on the government and the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of growing incidents of desecration of Sikh scripture - Guru Granth Sahib Ji, in various parts of Sindh.

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.

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.

Two separate Shaheedi Samagams at Dera Sahib, Lahore cause confusion among Sikh Sangat

It is notable that Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has also sent a Jatha to Pakistan to observe the martyrdom day. Whereas the same samgam is to be held on June 16; it is learnt that the SGPC jatha would hold a separate function observing the martyrdom day on June 12. Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (PSGPC) shall observe the day on June 16.

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