ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has launched a major initiative to restore and rehabilitate several historic Sikh religious sites in Peshawar and Sialkot, aimed at preserving Pakistan\u2019s Sikh heritage and promoting interfaith harmony.<\/p>\n
According to official documents, the restoration plan includes two prominent gurdwaras in Peshawar \u2014 Gurdwara Bhai Joga Singh and Gurdwara Bhai Biba Singh \u2014 as well as Gurdwara Nanak Sar in Daska, Sialkot.<\/p>\n
Gurdwara Bhai Joga Singh, constructed during the reign of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, holds significant historical and religious importance for the Sikh community.<\/p>\n
The ETPB has engaged a consultancy firm to prepare designs and plans for its restoration and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n
The project is currently at the tender approval stage and is expected to commence once clearance is granted by the departmental committee.<\/p>\n
To ensure the safety of worshippers and visitors, enhanced security arrangements have already been put in place at both gurdwaras in Peshawar. These include the installation of CCTV cameras and round-the-clock security personnel.<\/p>\n
The ETPB is also considering introducing a shuttle service for pilgrims between the two Peshawar gurdwaras, which are located approximately 2.6 kilometres apart.<\/p>\n
Officials said the service would be provided if a formal request is received from Sikh yatrees or the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and if sufficient demand exists.<\/p>\n
In Sialkot, Gurdwara Nanak Sar in Daska \u2014 currently a non-functional shrine \u2014 is set to undergo extensive renovation to prevent further structural deterioration.<\/p>\n
Although there is no Sikh population in the immediate area, the ETPB considers the project essential for preserving the site\u2019s architectural and historical value. Preliminary measures, including temporary structural support, have already been carried out by the board\u2019s technical wing.<\/p>\n
Officials said the restoration projects reflect the government\u2019s commitment to safeguarding religious heritage sites and fostering mutual respect among different faith communities.<\/p>\n
The initiatives are intended to ensure that these historic places of worship are preserved for future generations while remaining secure and accessible for pilgrims.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has launched a major initiative to restore and rehabilitate several historic Sikh religious sites in Peshawar and Sialkot, aimed at preserving Pakistan\u2019s Sikh heritage and promoting interfaith harmony. According to official documents, the restoration plan includes two prominent gurdwaras in Peshawar \u2014 Gurdwara Bhai Joga…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31865,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[1104],"class_list":["post-31864","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-etpb-to-restore-historic-gurdwaras-in-peshawar-and-sialkot"],"yoast_head":"\n