Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday congratulated his government over the construction of the Kartarpur Corridor in record time ahead of the 550th birthday celebrations of founder of Sikhism Baba Guru Nanak.
“I want to congratulate our govt for readying Kartarpur, in record time, for Guru Nanak jee’s 550th birthday celebrations. Kartarpur ready to welcome Sikh pilgrims,” the prime minister said on his Twitter handle.
The prime minister also shared multiple images of the fully illuminated building of the complex, including the courtyard, road, and checking counters.
Later, the prime minister also chaired a meeting to review the arrangements made for the inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor and facilitation of the Sikh pilgrims coming from India and across the world.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Nurul Haq Qadri, Interior Minister Brig (r) Ijaz Ahmed Shah, federal secretaries of ministries of foreign affairs, interior, defence and religious affairs, besides special secretary finance and other senior officers.
The prime minister expressed his satisfaction over the facilities for the Sikh pilgrims and other arrangements.
Likely to be inaugurated on November 9, the Kartarpur Corridor would make Pakistan a religious hub for Sikhs from India as well as across the globe.
The corridor will provide visa-free access to Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib – the final resting place of Baba Guru Nanak.
According to the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), the first phase of the corridor comprised the construction of main corridor up to Zero Point, main offices at Zero Point, basic polishing of existing building of Gurdwara, Baradari, Langar Hall, Angetha Sahib, Sarowar, administrative block and parking area. The second phase would include accommodation for about 10,000 pilgrims, five and seven star hotels and shopping malls.
After inauguration of the corridor, Sikhs from across the world would be able to visit the world’s largest Gurdwara to pay respects to the founder of their faith.
