Kartarpur corridor is complete: PM.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday announced that Pakistan has completed all preparations for the opening of Kartarpur Corridor and is ready to welcome Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary.

In a message on Twitter, the Prime Minister congratulated his government for finishing the task in record time. 'I want to congratulate our govt for readying Kartarpur, in record time, for Guru Nanak jee's 550th birthday celebrations. Kartarpur ready to welcome Sikh pilgrims,' the prime minister said on his Twitter handle.

The prime minister also shared multiple images of the fully illuminated building of the complex including the courtyard, road, and checking counters.

Later, the prime minister also chaired a meeting to review the arrangements made for the inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor and facilitation of the Sikh pilgrims coming from India and across the world.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Noorul Haq Qadri, Interior Minister Brig (retd) Ijaz Ahmed Shah, federal secretaries of ministries of foreign affairs, interior, defence and religious affairs besides special secretary finance and other senior officers.

Lauds timely completion of the project

The prime minister expressed his satisfaction over the facilities for the Sikh pilgrims and other arrangements.

Likely to be inaugurated on November 9, the Kartarpur Corridor would make Pakistan a religious hub for Sikhs from India as well as across the globe.

The Corridor will provide visa-free access to Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib: the final resting place of Baba Guru Nanak.

According to Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), the first phase of the Corridor comprised the construction of main corridor up to zero point, main offices at zero point, basic polishing of existing building of Gurdwara, Baradari, Langar Hall, Angetha Sahib, Sarowar, administrative block and parking area. The second phase would include accommodation for about 10,000 Yatrees, five and seven stars hotels and shopping malls.

Earlier this week, PM Imran waived off two requirements for Sikh pilgrims travelling to Pakistan, allowing them to enter the country without a passport.

'They will be able to travel with a valid identity card,' the PM said in a tweet on Friday last.

Sikh pilgrims will also no longer have to register 10 days in advance, while the PM also announced a waiver on fees for the inauguration day and the birth anniversary of Guru...