ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s postal service issued a special stamp to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, the Press Information Department (PID) said in a statement released on Monday.
The tickets will be available for sale on November 9, the inaugural day of the Kartarpur Corridor.
It’s part of an initiative undertaken by Pakistan and India to connect the Sikh shrines of Dera Baba Nanak Sahib in India’s Punjab region to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan.
“Pakistan post will also establish a post office each in Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib to facilitate Sikh pilgrims. The tickets will be available in these post offices for sale,” the PID said, adding that the “tickets will also be made available for sale in 192 member countries through the universal post union.”
It follows the State Bank of Pakistan issuing a commemorative coin last week to mark the occasion.
Prime Minister Imran Khan will be inaugurating the corridor on November 9.
Pakistan issues stamp to mark Guru Nanak’s 550th anniversary
Pakistan issues stamp to mark Guru Nanak’s 550th anniversary
- Tickets to go on sale once the Kartarpur Corridor is open to public on November 9
- Move part of efforts to facilitate Sikh pilgrims from across the border
Pakistan Navy chief in Malaysia to strengthen operational cooperation, discuss maritime security
- Pakistan Navy chief in Malaysia to strengthen operational cooperation, discuss maritime security
- Navy chief calls for strengthened cooperation between hydrographic offices of both countries
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf is in Malaysia where he held talks with the leadership of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to enhance operational cooperation, capacity building and responses to maritime security challenges, the Pakistani Navy said on Sunday.
Pakistan and Malaysia have historically enjoyed close ties ever since they established diplomatic ties in 1957. Both countries have strengthened cooperation in various sectors such as defense, trade, economy, manpower exports and education over the years.
Ashraf was received at the RMN’s headquarters by Admiral Tan Sri (Dr.) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, the RMN chief, Pakistan’s Navy said in a statement.
“Discussions focused on aligning strategic perspectives and enhancing operational cooperation, capacity building, and coordinated responses to maritime security challenges,” the statement said.
Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s contributions to regional stability through the Regional Maritime Security Patrols and its participation in the Combined Maritime Forces.
He also visited Malaysia’s National Hydrographic Center, calling for strengthened cooperation with Pakistan’s National Hydrographic Office in training, data exchange, and professional collaboration.
“The visit reaffirmed the enduring Pakistan-Malaysia naval partnership and commitment to future-oriented maritime cooperation,” Pakistan Navy said.
Pakistan’s army, navy and air force have aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation with their counterparts since last year when Pakistan and India were embroiled in a brief military confrontation.
Both countries pounded each other with missiles, drone strikes, fighter jets and artillery fire for four days until Washington brokered a ceasefire between them on May 10.
