Newly constructed domes of Kartarpur Gurudwara in Pakistan collapsed due to thunderstorm in the area on Friday evening. Initial information suggests eight newly constructed domes of the outside perimeter of the Gurudwara collapsed in the massive thunderstorm that hit both sides of the India-Pakistan border on Friday. Four of the domes that collapsed were on minarets, two on the museum, one on Dewanistan and one on Darshan Deori.

Pakistan: Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara domes fell off after a storm

<p>Pakistan on Monday released a commemorative postage stamp for pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara. The stamps have been issued just days ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. It has the image of `Gurdwara Janam Asthan` Shri Nankana Sahib and is worth Pakistani Rupees 8.</p>

<p>According to an official statement, the stamps have been issued after the approval of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pakistan Post is ready to issue commemorative postage stamps. Pakistan Post will also establish a post office each in Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib complexes to facilitate Sikh pilgrims.</p>

<p>The tickets will be available in these post offices for sale. The tickets will be available for sale on the day of the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor. The corridor will be opened in a grand ceremony on November 9.</p>

<p>India and Pakistan had, on October 24, signed an agreement on the modalities for operationalising Kartarpur Sahib corridor, paving the way for its inauguration ahead of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.</p>

<p>The corridor connects Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur in India to Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Kartarpur, Pakistan.</p>

<p>The tickets will be available for sale in all post offices across the country including Karachi and Islamabad. These tickets will also be made available for sale in 192 member countries through Universal Postal Union in coordination with Pakistani embassies.</p>

<p>The government of Pakistan on October 30 had released a coin to commemorate the 550th anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. The coin worth Pakistan Rupees 50 will be available at the Kartarpur Sahib along with a postal stamp worth PKR 8 to the travelling pilgrims, Dunya News reported.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan on Monday released a commemorative postage stamp for pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara. The stamps have been issued just days ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

Pakistan on Monday released a commemorative postage stamp for pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara. The stamps have been issued just days ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. It has the image of `Gurdwara Janam Asthan` Shri Nankana Sahib and is worth Pakistani Rupees 8. According to an official statement, the stamps have been issued after the approval of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pakistan Post is ready to issue commemorative postage stamps. Pakistan Post will also establish a post office each in Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib complexes to facilitate Sikh pilgrims. The tickets will be available in these post offices for sale. The tickets will be available for sale on the day of the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor. The corridor will be opened in a grand ceremony on November 9. India and Pakistan had, on October 24, signed an agreement on the modalities for operationalising Kartarpur Sahib corridor, paving the way for its inauguration ahead of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. The corridor connects Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur in India to Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Kartarpur, Pakistan. The tickets will be available for sale in all post offices across the country including Karachi and Islamabad. These tickets will also be made available for sale in 192 member countries through Universal Postal Union in coordination with Pakistani embassies. The government of Pakistan on October 30 had released a coin to commemorate the 550th anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. The coin worth Pakistan Rupees 50 will be available at the Kartarpur Sahib along with a postal stamp worth PKR 8 to the travelling pilgrims, Dunya News reported.

Pakistan releases stamp ahead of Kartarpur Corridor inauguration

<p>Pakistan has waived the entry fee for only two days, for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-invitees-to-kartarpur-corridor-inaugural-ceremony-will-have-to-seek-political-clearance-mea-259094">Indian pilgrims travelling to Kartarpur Gurdwara</a> to commemorate 550 birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. No fee will be charged on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and on the day of inauguration of the Kartarpur corridor.</p>

<p>In a tweet, Khan said he has waived two requirements for Indian pilgrims visiting Kartarpur---they won't need a passport just a valid ID and no advance booking is required.</p>

<p>"For Sikhs coming for a pilgrimage to Kartarpur from India, I have waived 2 requirements: i) they won't need a passport - just a valid ID; ii) they no longer have to register 10 days in advance. Also, no fee will be charged on the day of inauguration &amp; on Guruji's 550th birthday," Khan tweeted.</p>

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<p>India has repeatedly condemned the $20 service charge proposed by Pakistan on Indian pilgrims travelling to Kartarpur Gurdwara.</p>

<p>Last week, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-invites-navjot-singh-sidhu-to-kartarpur-corridors-inaugural-ceremony-258874">India and Pakistan</a> signed the much-awaited agreement for operationalising Kartarpur Corridor on "zero lines" on the border, just weeks ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: India and Pakistan sign Kartarpur Corridor agreement at 'Zero Point'</strong></p>

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<p>The two sides met on "zero lines" on the border and signed the agreement. The Indian delegation was led by SCL Das, Joint Secretary (Internal Security) in the Home Ministry and the Pakistani delegation by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mohammed Faisal.</p>

<p>Pakistan did not agree to India's demand to make the Kartapur Gurdwara's visit, charge-free.</p>

<p>Following the low-key ceremony to sign the agreement, New Delhi had expressed disappointment on Pakistan's refusal to waive $20 service charge on Indians visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara and urged Islamabad to reconsider its decision given the "religious and spiritual sentiments" of the pilgrims.</p>

<p>According to the home ministry, the agreement, which lays a formal framework for operationalising the corridor, stated that Indian pilgrims of all faiths and persons of Indian origin can use the corridor.</p>

<p>The travel will be visa-free and pilgrims need to carry only a valid passport. Persons of Indian Origin need to carry OCI card along with the passport of their country.</p>

<p>Addressing the media, Faisal had then announced that under the agreement, the Indian authorities will provide a list of pilgrims 10 days ahead of their visit.</p>

<p>The corridor will facilitate visa-free movement of Indian pilgrims, who will have to just obtain a permit to visit Kartarpur Sahib, which was established in 1522 by Sikh faith founder Guru Nanak Dev. Both countries will hold events to mark the opening of their sections of the corridor.</p>

<p>The foundation stone for the Kartarpur corridor was laid down on the Indian side on November 26, 2018. Two days later the foundation stone was laid on the Pakistani side.</p>


Pakistan has waived the entry fee for only two days, for Indian pilgrims travelling to Kartarpur Gurdwara to commemorate 550 birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

Pakistan has waived the entry fee for only two days, for Indian pilgrims travelling to Kartarpur Gurdwara to commemorate 550 birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. No fee will be charged on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and on the day of inauguration of the Kartarpur corridor. In a tweet, Khan said he has waived two requirements for Indian pilgrims visiting Kartarpur---they won't need a passport just a valid ID and no advance booking is required. "For Sikhs coming for a pilgrimage to Kartarpur from India, I have waived 2 requirements: i) they won't need a passport - just a valid ID; ii) they no longer have to register 10 days in advance. Also, no fee will be charged on the day of inauguration & on Guruji's 550th birthday," Khan tweeted. For Sikhs coming for pilgrimage to Kartarpur from India, I have waived off 2 requirements: i) they wont need a passport - just a valid ID; ii) they no longer have to register 10 days in advance. Also, no fee will be charged on day of inauguration & on Guruji's 550th birthday — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 1, 2019 × India has repeatedly condemned the $20 service charge proposed by Pakistan on Indian pilgrims travelling to Kartarpur Gurdwara. Last week, India and Pakistan signed the much-awaited agreement for operationalising Kartarpur Corridor on "zero lines" on the border, just weeks ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Watch: India and Pakistan sign Kartarpur Corridor agreement at 'Zero Point' × The two sides met on "zero lines" on the border and signed the agreement. The Indian delegation was led by SCL Das, Joint Secretary (Internal Security) in the Home Ministry and the Pakistani delegation by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mohammed Faisal. Pakistan did not agree to India's demand to make the Kartapur Gurdwara's visit, charge-free. Following the low-key ceremony to sign the agreement, New Delhi had expressed disappointment on Pakistan's refusal to waive $20 service charge on Indians visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara and urged Islamabad to reconsider its decision given the "religious and spiritual sentiments" of the pilgrims. According to the home ministry, the agreement, which lays a formal framework for operationalising the corridor, stated that Indian pilgrims of all faiths and persons of Indian origin can use the corridor. The travel will be visa-free and pilgrims need to carry only a valid passport. Persons of Indian Origin need to carry OCI card along with the passport of their country. Addressing the media, Faisal had then announced that under the agreement, the Indian authorities will provide a list of pilgrims 10 days ahead of their visit. The corridor will facilitate visa-free movement of Indian pilgrims, who will have to just obtain a permit to visit Kartarpur Sahib, which was established in 1522 by Sikh faith founder Guru Nanak Dev. Both countries will hold events to mark the opening of their sections of the corridor. The foundation stone for the Kartarpur corridor was laid down on the Indian side on November 26, 2018. Two days later the foundation stone was laid on the Pakistani side.

Pakistan waives entry fee for two days on pilgrims visitng Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara