PM Imran Khan begins work on Kartarpur Corridor

    Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan began work on the Kartarpur Corridor, a new border crossing that will allow Indian Sikh’s to travel to a pilgrimage site.

    Mr Khan took part in a ground-breaking ceremony at the site in the Narowal district. A number of Sikh leaders were in attendance, along with ministers from the Indian government.

    The new crossing will allow Indian Sikhs access to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur - one of the religion’s holiest shrines.

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