In Pakistan too, there is great enthusiasm among Hindus about Diwali.
In view of this, the Punjab provincial government of Pakistan has announced to provide cash assistance to every Sikh and Hindu families on the occasion of Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Maryam Nawaz government announced that it will issue festival cards and cash will be given to families under this scheme.
The government has announced to give 10 thousand Pakistani rupees to every family. A total of 2200 families will be given this amount.
Pakistan’s Punjab government will issue a ‘festival card’ to every Sikh and Hindu family in the province, under which they will be given 10,000 Pakistani rupees on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Diwali.
Officials said special arrangements have been made for the foreign pilgrims coming next month to celebrate the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
Punjab government spokesperson told PTI on Wednesday that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed the officials concerned to immediately start the process of issuing festival cards to ‘our Hindu and Sikh brothers’.
He said that the Punjab government has approved the issuance of ‘festival cards’ for 2,200 Sikh and Hindu families. From this year onwards, these 2,200 families will be given this amount every year under the festival card.
Saifullah Khokhar, Additional Secretary, Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), said that a visa automation system has been launched to facilitate the issuance of visas to foreign pilgrims, of which more than 3,000 are from India and 1,000 are Sikhs coming from other countries. Pilgrims are involved.
All these devotees are likely to come here next month to celebrate the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
He said that apart from providing all other necessary facilities, special transport arrangements are being made for the Sikh pilgrims.
Additionally, 100 security guards on board are being given special training to ensure security during the event.
“All arrangements will be closely monitored to ensure that no stone is left unturned in welcoming the pilgrims,” Khokhar said.
He said Sikh pilgrims from India are expected to reach Pakistan through Wagah border on November 14.
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