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Pakistan has announced it will consider issuing a visa to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann if he wishes to attend the World Punjabi Conference in Lahore on November 27. The decision hinges on whether the Indian government permits his travel. Mann had previously expressed uncertainty about his ability to visit Pakistan. The Kartarpur Corridor, which facilitates Sikh pilgrims, has been closed since May 2025 due to tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Kartarpur Corridor, connecting Dera Baba Nanak in India with Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, was established to ease the travel of Sikh pilgrims. It has been inactive since May 2025, following missile strikes by India on terror targets in Pakistan. Pakistan has stated its readiness to welcome pilgrims once restrictions are lifted, highlighting its commitment to facilitating religious visits.
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