Sikhs in Pakistan

Pakistan: Minorities’ representatives slam Govt. for failing to provide security

Peshawar, Pakistan (August 20, 2014): According to media reports, Commission for Peace and Minorities Rights (CPMR) on Monday (August 18) criticized the government for its lethargic attitude to provide foolproof security to minorities and their worship places in the country, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and tribal areas of Pakistan.

Punjab MPs concerned over physical attack on Sikhs in US, Pak but unconcerned over ideological attacks in India

Members from Punjab reportedly voiced anguish in Indian Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on August 12 over repeated attacks on Sikhs in United States and Pakistan and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take up the matter with them to ensure their safety and security.

Pakistan Sikh Council condemns attacks on Sikhs

“This is not the first time our community was attacked in KP,” said Singh. “The Sikh community in the province is under constant threat ... many Sikh families have left the area over lack of security.”

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to increase security for Sikhs

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has directed police to improve security the Sikh Gurdwaras, homes and businesses of Sikhs as well as those of other religious minorities, The News reported on August 7.

Global Minorities Alliance laments the Sikh man shot dead in Pakistan

The Global Minorities Alliance (GMA) has expressed grief over the targeted killing of a Sikh man in Pakistan. Jagmohan Singh, a young Sikh man, was killed on Wednesday (August 06) in the north-western city of Peshawar, Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). The tragic incident has angered already beleaguered minority community of Pakistan.

Repeated targeted killings outrage Sikhs in Pakistan: Peshawar killing sparks protest

Peshawar, Pakistan / Jalandhar, Punjab (August 08, 2014):The killing of another Sikh Peshawar sparked protests by the Sikh community in Pakistan. Following the attack, protesters took to the streets and burnt tyres blocking roads including the grand Trunk (GT) road in Peshawar.

Yet another Sikh murdered in targeted firing Pakistan

As per information the members of the Sikh community in North-West frontier province of Pakistan came under attack on Wednesday (August 06), with one Sikh killed and two others injured in a targeted firing.

Dal Khalsa condemns killing of a Sikh businessman in Peshawar

Amritsar, Punjab (August 06, 2014): Dal Khalsa today strongly condemned the killing of a Sikh businessman and injuring of other two by unknown gunmen in northwestern city of Pakistan.

Sikhs from Pakistan and India commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjun Dev Ji at Lahore’s Gurdwara Dera Sahib which is to be “restored”

Last week hundreds of Sikhs in Pakistan united and together with over two hundred Sikh pilgrims from India to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjun Dev Ji at Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore.

Islamabad HC forms panel to probe issue of Sikhs protest at Pak Parliament

It is learnt that the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday (June 24) constituted a one-member inquiry commission to probe into the May 23 incident when dozens of Sikh protesters had succeeded to enter the Parliament House.

Nanakshahi calendar row: Dal Khalsa backs PSGPC’s proposed move to organize Sikh Conclave at Nanakana Sahib in Nov

Dal Khalsa patron Gajinder Singh has backed the proposal of Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) to organize Sikh Conclave at Nanakana Sahib in Nov to deliberate on the issue of Nanakshahi calendar and other distinct identity related burning issues.

Pakistani Sikhs, including a large number of youth, in Lahore commemorate 1984 Indian Army’s attack on Darbar Sahib

Hundreds of Sikhs participated in a peaceful protest here last week on June 6 in front of the Punjab Assembly to commemorate the 1984 Indian Army’s attack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar. They came from across Pakistan: Nankana Sahib, Narowal, Peshawar, and from the Sindh province. Gopal Singh Chawla, Chairman of the Punjabi Sikh Sangat, organized the protest to unite Sikhs in Pakistan in condemning and educating on what happened to Sikhs in June 1984

Sikh Jatha leaves for Pakistan to mark Shaheedi Gurpurb of Guru Arjan Ji; SGPC & DSGMC accused to creating hurdles

A Sikh Jatha comprising 281 yatris yesterday crossed over to Pakistan by road from Atari-Vagha international border. This Jatha was sent by Shiromani Akali Dal (Sarna faction), Khalra Mission Committee (KMC), Nankana Sahib Sikh Yatri Jatha and Bhai Mardana Yadgari Committee; while the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), controlled by Punjab's ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), refrained from sending Jathas to Pakistan in Nanakshahi Calendar row.

Guru Nanak Sahib’s Gurpurb declared public holiday in Pakistan’s Punjab

Lahore, Pakistan (May 28, 2014): As per certain media reports a resolution seeking the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib to be made a public ...

SGPC claims Pak Sikh Sangat agreed to start following ammended Nanakshahi Calendar

Amritsar, Punjab (May 21, 2014): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) on May 20 claimed that the 'Sikh Sangat' in Pakistan had accepted to observe ‘Gurpurabs’ as per the amended Nanakshahi Calendar.

Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara committee to continue following original Nanakshahi Calendar; Dal Khalsa hails decision

Amritsar, Punjab (May 14, 2014): It is learnt that the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) has decided to stick to the original Nanakshahi Calendar ...

Nanakshahi Calendar issue likely to surface again – Ahead of Shaheedi Gurpurab, all eyes on Pakistan gurdwara committee

Amritsar, Punjab (May 13, 2014): Nanakshahi Calendar signifying distinct Sikh identity and ideology was adopted by the Akal Takht Sahib and the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) in 2003. Except few Sikh factions of Sant Samaj, the global Sikh community had adoped this calendar.

Sikh news from Pakistan – Memorial erected for Saka Nankana Sahib Sikh martyrs

Pakistan government has built a memorial for Saka Nankana Sahib of 1921 inside Gurdwara Nankana Sahib – the birthplace of Guru Nanak Ji. The memorial is first of its kind in post-1947 Pakistan.

The Sikh community of Peshewar maintain the beautiful historic architecture of Gurdwara Bhai Joga Singh

Peshawar, Pakistan (April 01, 2014): Mohallah Jogan Shah is one of the oldest abodes of Sikhs in Peshawar. The locality, situated near Dabgari, is home to a historic gurdwara and its own community school, hidden amongst the surrounding lofty buildings.

Two Sikhs Abducted in Pakistan returns home

Peshawar, Pakistan (March 24, 2014): According to media reports [t]wo Sikh abducted from Draban Road, DI Khan in February were released by the kidnappers and they reached their homes in Mohalla Jogan Shah Sunday (March 23) night.

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