Lahore: A high-level meeting at the Punjab Home Department reviewed the security and facilitation arrangements for the upcoming 557th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji. According to Directorate General Public Relations – Govt of Punjab, the meeting was co-chaired by Provincial Minister and Chairperson of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order Khawaja Salman Rafique and Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora. Attendees included Special Secretary Home Faisal Farid, Chairman of the Evacuee Trust Property Board Sajid Chauhan, and representatives from various departments.

The meeting outlined plans for Sikh pilgrims visiting Punjab from November 22 to December 1, 2026, with an expected attendance of approximately 30,000, including 3,000 from India. Pilgrims are scheduled to visit Nankana Sahib, Farooqabad in Sheikhupura, Hasan Abdal, Kartarpur in Narowal, and Lahore. Khawaja Salman Rafique emphasized ensuring foolproof security and seamless arrangements, in line with the vision of the Chief Minister Punjab, to present a positive international image of Pakistan. He directed relevant departments to complete preparations for transportation, medical facilities, and food provision, and instructed the Federal Investigation Agency to maximize immigration counters.

Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora stressed on exemplary arrangements to uphold Pakistan’s national honor, urging authorities to ensure uninterrupted electricity at Gurdwaras and additional hospital beds. He also emphasized compliance with Sikh religious practices concerning food sales near Gurdwaras and tasked the Parks and Horticulture Authority with landscaping and beautification around the Gurdwaras. The meeting included participation from human rights and minority affairs officials, regional police officers, and security agency representatives via video link.