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A devastating earthquake has shaken eastern Afghanistan, leaving our neighboring nation in profound grief and desperate need of rescue operations. The catastrophic tremors have claimed at least 1,400 precious lives and left over 3,000 people injured across the affected regions. Families have been torn apart, communities destroyed, and countless survivors remain trapped beneath the rubble, fighting for their lives as rescue teams race against time. International Response In response to this humanitarian crisis, the United Arab Emirates has mobilized comprehensive relief efforts under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. UAE Search and Rescue teams, alongside units from the Joint Operations Command, have been deployed to coordinate with local Afghan authorities. The UAE mission includes conducting crucial field assessments to determine proper response strategies, providing logistical support to affected areas, and executing rescue operations to ext...
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Pakistan issues visa to Indian Hindu pilgrims for visit to Shadani Darbar

 


In a gesture of goodwill and interfaith harmony, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 104 visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims for the upcoming 315th birth anniversary celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib at Shadani Darbar in Sindh.

Celebrating Diversity:

The pilgrimage, scheduled from December 12 to 23, 2023, is made possible under the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974. This protocol has allowed thousands of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India to visit Pakistan annually, fostering cultural exchange and understanding.

Facilitating Spiritual Journeys:

The issuance of these visas aligns with Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating visits to religious shrines and promoting interfaith harmony. Charge’d’Affaires Aizaz Khan expressed “heartfelt felicitations” to the pilgrims, emphasizing the significance of their journey and wishing them a safe and enriching experience.

Global Celebrations:

This announcement follows the recent conclusion of the visit by Sikh pilgrims to Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib Hasan Abdal. Pilgrims from diverse corners of the world, including India, actively participated in religious ceremonies, marking the birthday celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak. The leader of the Bhai Mardana Parbandhak Committee in Delhi, Sardar Balvinder Singh, praised the efforts of the Pakistani government in maintaining and restoring gurdwaras.

A Message of Unity:

As the pilgrims embark on their spiritual journey, the story highlights the enduring ties between Pakistan and India, transcending borders for the sake of faith and shared cultural heritage. The article captures the essence of cross-cultural exchange, religious tolerance, and joint efforts to preserve sacred spaces.

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