Sikh pilgrims arrive for Saka festival
A delegation of Sikh yatrees from India crossed the Wagha Border on Friday to participate in the centenary celebrations of Saka Punja Sahib. Additional Secretary Shrine Rana Shahid Saleem, Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) Pardhan Sardar Amir Singh and others received the guests warmly.
Speaking on the occasion, party leader Giani Harmeet Singh said, "We are very happy to come to Pakistan and extremely grateful to the Pakistani government for the warmest welcome."
The yatree's participation in the centenary celebrations was a historic event, he said, adding that Pakistani land was very sacred for the global Sikh community.