LAHORE: A Punjab government delegation met members of the Sikh community in Toronto and decided to undertake practicable steps to promote religious tourism and trade between Canada and Pakistan.

       The proposal floated by the Sikh community to build five-star hotels in Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur was also unanimously agreed.

       The three-member ministerial delegation of the Punjab government that met the visiting Sikh community members included Minister for Commerce S.M. Tanveer, Minister for Education Mansoor Qadir and Minister for Tourism Amir Mir, said a handout issued on Sunday. Pakistani diplomats were also present on the occasion.

       They exchanged views with Sikh community leaders and invited them to visit Punjab. A special tourism portal has been launched by the Punjab government to facilitate Sikh pilgrims, enabling pilgrims coming from abroad to benefit from a complete tourism package. State security will also be provided to Sikh pilgrims under the package.

       Published in Dawn, January 29th, 2024