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Punjab minister, Canadian MPs discuss religious harmony

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora held separate meetings with Canadian Members of Parliament Iqwinder S. Gaheer and Ruby Sahota to discuss religious harmony, cultural diversity, interfaith tolerance and the preservation of Sikh religious heritage in Pakistan. During the meetings, the minister briefed the Canadian parliamentarians on the Punjab government’s…

Punjab minister, Canadian MPs discuss religious harmony

In separate meetings in Lahore, Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora engaged with Canadian Members of Parliament Iqwinder S. Gaheer and Ruby Sahota to discuss religious harmony and cultural diversity. The discussions centered on interfaith tolerance and preserving Sikh religious heritage in Pakistan.

Arora informed the Canadian parliamentarians about Punjab's initiative to restore and safeguard 50 historic gurdwaras across the province, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. He extended an invitation to the global Sikh Sangat and the Canadian Sikh community to participate in the management and upkeep of these restored gurdwaras, emphasizing the significance of international community involvement in preserving Sikh heritage.

Reiterating Pakistan's dedication to ensuring the Kartarpur Corridor remains safe, open, and accessible to Sikh pilgrims worldwide, Arora addressed concerns regarding facilities available at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur and restrictions on access from the Indian side.

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