Kartarpur.

Byline: Arif Ali Abbasi - Karachi

I AM appalled at the behaviour of some Indian journalists who have kicked up a storm in a teacup. The matter pertains to Kartarpur Gurdwara, the birthplace of Guru Nanak. They are crying hoarse over the $20 fee per Sikh pilgrim levied by Pakistan per crossing.

The Indian media has ignored the fact that it is Pakistan that has built the place which meets the highest standards with all facilities and can cater to more than 5,000 pilgrims daily.

The Indian media should realise this small fee will only partially defray the cost incurred on the project and the...

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