Times of Islamabad

Navjot Sidhu breaks silence over Kartarpur border opening

Navjot Sidhu breaks silence over Kartarpur border opening

ISLAMABAD – Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain says Pakistanwelcomes the opening of Kartarpur border.

Talking to media in Islamabad today (Thursday), he said the step willbenefit the Sikh community as it is birth place of Baba Guru Nanak.

The Minister said Pakistan had given this suggestion because of its desirefor peace.

He said Pakistan wants peace with both India and Afghanistan.

Meanwhile in a tweet message, Information Minister said Indian Cabinet’sendorsement of Pakistan’s proposition on opening of Kartarpur Border is astep in right direction.

He said it will encourage the voice of reasons on both sides of the border.

Navjot Sidhu hails Pakistan for opening Kartarpur border

Indian Punjab Cabinet Minister, Navjot Singh Sidhu has hailed government ofPakistan’s decision for opening Kartarpur border for Indian Sikhspilgrims.

According to a private news channel, Sidhu said Pakistan’s decision to openKartarpur border was indeed a great relief for Sikhs and other Indianpilgrims.

He said it was a good omen for rebuilding cordial relations between the twocountries in future.