Islamabad, October 30, 2025 — The Government of Pakistan has granted visas to 2,100 Indian Sikh yatrees to participate in upcoming religious celebrations marking the 553rd birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.
According to an official statement from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, the visas were issued under the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines (1974), which allows Sikh pilgrims from India to visit sacred sites in Pakistan every year.
“The issuance of visas reflects Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating religious pilgrims and promoting interfaith harmony,” the High Commission said.
The yatrees will visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib, and several other revered sites across Punjab during their stay. Special arrangements have been made by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) and the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) to ensure a smooth and secure pilgrimage.
Officials said the visa facilitation was part of Pakistan’s broader efforts to strengthen people-to-people ties and uphold religious rights for minority communities across the region.
The celebrations are expected to attract thousands of pilgrims, including members of the Sikh diaspora from other countries.
