Alvi, Imran wear 'I Am Kashmir' armband.

Byline: SHAFQAT ALI

ISLAMABAD -- Tension between Pakistan and India continues to soar as the two countries prepare to open the Kartarpur corridor for the Sikh pilgrims next month.

Amid tensions, the two countries have vowed to open the Kartarpur corridor in time for the 550th birth anniversary of Sikh guru Baba Nanak.

Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammed Faisal said that the Modi government had led India to a blind alley. 'Eight million people are detained in their homes in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir,' he said.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Imran Khan wore a black armband inscribed with #IamKashmir to express solidarity with the Kashmiris. He tied the band as a gesture of solidarity with eight million Kashmiris, who were 'being denied basic human rights including access to food, medical and communication facilities.'

On PM Khan's s directive, the government officials and people from different walks of life, wore the similar black armbands to highlight the 'continued Indian atrocities' in Kashmir.

The Prime Minister in a tweet said Indian premier Narendra Modi was riding a tiger, thus finding no way to get off, as he continued siege of Kashmiris with 900 thousand troops.

Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood led a gathering at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joined by the officials and staff.

This month, Pakistan said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not been invited to the Kartarpur corridor inauguration next month.

The Foreign Office spokesperson said that only former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had been invited to the opening ceremony. He said the opening of the corridor will be held on time as committed by Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan will open the Kartarpur Corridor for Indian pilgrims in the second week of November, just before the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

On September 4, Pakistan and India held a technical meeting to finalise the remaining modalities of Kartarpur corridor on the...