The government of Pakistan has released commemorative postage stamps to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak.
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Under the approval from Prime Minister Imran Khan, these stamps will be provided in 192 member countries of Universal Postal Union.
On 29th October the government of Pakistan issued commemorative coin to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak.
Prime Minister Imran Khan last month also laid the foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University in Nankana Sahib.
Khan, in a message shared on the social media, had reiterated that the work on the Kartarpur Corridor. “This Gurdwara will strengthen local economy, create jobs in travelling, religious tourism and hospitality sectors,” he had stated.
The Gurdwara is about 4 km (2-1/2 miles) from the border. The crossing and corridor – including a road, bridge over the Ravi River and immigration office – will replace a drawn-out visa process and circuitous journey through Pakistan.
Pakistan had accepted India’s demand of facilitating visa-free movement of 5,000 Sikh yatrees per day, and now they will have to just obtain a permit to visit Kartarpur.
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