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NANKANA SAHIB: Deputy Chief Minister Indian Punjab Sukhbir Parkash Badal has said that Aman Ki Asha laid the foundation of peace and mutual respect between India and Pakistan.
He was talking to The News at Gurdwara Janamasthan here on Thursday. He lauded and thanked the Jang Group and Times of India for bringing both the nations closer through the initiative of Aman Ki Asha. “Peace is vital for progress and prosperity of both countries. Currently, the trade between both countries is US$ 2.5 billion and it can be raised to US$10-15 billion annually in future. I have informed Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif that both sides of the Punjab would have to open four more borders for trade in the coming years,” he maintained.
He said that relaxation in the visa policy would enhance trade. The Indian Punjab is ready to help the Pakistani Punjab cope with the power crisis, he added. He said that the opening of trade route through the Wagah border was a positive step. The deputy chief minister of the Indian Punjab said that he had asked Shahbaz Sharif to organise competitions of tug-of-war, wrestling and cricket between both the Punjabs. He announced that the Indian Punjab would host the World Kabbadi Tournament and Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif would be the chief guest on the occasion.
He thanked the government for renovating gurdwaras in the country.
Lahore Commissioner Jawad Rafique, Sheikhupura DIG Zulfiqar Ahmed Cheema, DCO Dr Usman Ali Khan, DPO Ghulam Mubashir Maken, MNA Ch Bilal Ahmed Virk, Adviser to Chief Minister Zaeem Qadri, former education minister Imran Masood, Shrines Deputy Secretary Syed Faraz Abbas, renowned Indian singer Hans Raj Hans, Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Chairman Sardar Sham Singh and other officers were also present.
Earlier, a warm welcome was accorded to the 30-member delegation led by Indian Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Parkash Badal. The police had made stringent security arrangements on the occasion. The mobile phone service remained suspended for a few hours. Swords were given to the delegation members as souvenirs.
Meanwhile, a three-member delegation participating in the SAARC Conference at Islamabad also visited Gurdwara Janamasthan and performed their rituals. Talking to The News, Justice (retd) ex-MLA Nirmal Singh, Rajya Sabha Member Sukdair Singh and Lok Sabha Member Gulshan Kor said that the Jang Group had played a significant role in bringing both the countries closer. “The efforts of the Jang Group will be written in golden words.”
They said that war was not a solution to any problem. “The Indian high commissioner and Pakistan foreign secretary have assured that the visa policy will be relaxed in December,” they said, adding that trade should be promoted for the welfare and prosperity of the masses of both countries.
“We feel as if we are sitting in our homes. Pakistanis have given us such love and respect which cannot be forgotten forever.” They thanked ETPB Chairman Syed Asif Hashmi and Deputy Secretary Shrines Syed Faraz Abbas for renovating and looking after the gurdwaras in the country.
He was talking to The News at Gurdwara Janamasthan here on Thursday. He lauded and thanked the Jang Group and Times of India for bringing both the nations closer through the initiative of Aman Ki Asha. “Peace is vital for progress and prosperity of both countries. Currently, the trade between both countries is US$ 2.5 billion and it can be raised to US$10-15 billion annually in future. I have informed Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif that both sides of the Punjab would have to open four more borders for trade in the coming years,” he maintained.
He said that relaxation in the visa policy would enhance trade. The Indian Punjab is ready to help the Pakistani Punjab cope with the power crisis, he added. He said that the opening of trade route through the Wagah border was a positive step. The deputy chief minister of the Indian Punjab said that he had asked Shahbaz Sharif to organise competitions of tug-of-war, wrestling and cricket between both the Punjabs. He announced that the Indian Punjab would host the World Kabbadi Tournament and Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif would be the chief guest on the occasion.
He thanked the government for renovating gurdwaras in the country.
Lahore Commissioner Jawad Rafique, Sheikhupura DIG Zulfiqar Ahmed Cheema, DCO Dr Usman Ali Khan, DPO Ghulam Mubashir Maken, MNA Ch Bilal Ahmed Virk, Adviser to Chief Minister Zaeem Qadri, former education minister Imran Masood, Shrines Deputy Secretary Syed Faraz Abbas, renowned Indian singer Hans Raj Hans, Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Chairman Sardar Sham Singh and other officers were also present.
Earlier, a warm welcome was accorded to the 30-member delegation led by Indian Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Parkash Badal. The police had made stringent security arrangements on the occasion. The mobile phone service remained suspended for a few hours. Swords were given to the delegation members as souvenirs.
Meanwhile, a three-member delegation participating in the SAARC Conference at Islamabad also visited Gurdwara Janamasthan and performed their rituals. Talking to The News, Justice (retd) ex-MLA Nirmal Singh, Rajya Sabha Member Sukdair Singh and Lok Sabha Member Gulshan Kor said that the Jang Group had played a significant role in bringing both the countries closer. “The efforts of the Jang Group will be written in golden words.”
They said that war was not a solution to any problem. “The Indian high commissioner and Pakistan foreign secretary have assured that the visa policy will be relaxed in December,” they said, adding that trade should be promoted for the welfare and prosperity of the masses of both countries.
“We feel as if we are sitting in our homes. Pakistanis have given us such love and respect which cannot be forgotten forever.” They thanked ETPB Chairman Syed Asif Hashmi and Deputy Secretary Shrines Syed Faraz Abbas for renovating and looking after the gurdwaras in the country.
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