100th anniversary of 'Saka Nankana Sahib' commemorated in Pakistan devoid of Sikh pilgrims from India

The centenary of the massacre of Sikhs at Nankana Sahib, remembered as 'Saka Nankana Sahib', was marked on a large scale in the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the first guru and founder of the Sikh faith. Tune into this special report from our Pakistan-based reporter Masood Mallhi.

Source: Masood Mallhi

A jatha (a group of pilgrims) from India was supposed to take part in the Nankana Sahib’s week-long programme in Pakistan, but before they could cross the Attari-Wagah border on February 18, the Indian government denied the permission, citing security concerns and Covid-19 threat. 

The group of 600 members was expected to visit five gurdwaras in Pakistan.

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