Pak's Kartarpur U-turn: Passport mandatory

November 07, 2019 11:25

In a major embarrassment for Pakistan PM Imran Khan, the Pakistan army has vetoed his decision to waive off passport requirements for Indian pilgrims visiting Kartarpur.

On November 1, Khan had tweeted that his government has waived off two key requirements for Sikh pilgrims travelling for pilgrimage to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur from India.

Imran Khan said that Indian Sikh pilgrims will no longer be required to bring their passport and only a valid ID will be needed for entering Pakistan for Kartarpur pilgrimage.

Second, the visiting Sikhs will no longer need to register ten days in advance, Imran Khan said in a tweet.

He also said that no fee will be charged from pilgrims on the opening of Kartarpur Corridor on November 9 and on Guru Nanak Dev's 550th birth anniversary on November 12.

The Pakistan Army which holds complete sway over the Pak PM has now vetoed his decision. The Kartarpur corridor opens on November 9.

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