Wagah News

Attari-Wagah will work as transit point Health guidelines to be followed

On June 15, two staff members of the Indian mission, who are working as drivers in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, were detained for over 12 hours.

The border guards of India and Pakistan exchange sweets on major festivals such as Eid and Diwali, and on nationally important days such as their respective Independence Days.

The respected flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah Border on Saturday witnessed a bizarre incident when Pakistan cricketer Hassan Ali stood up facing India's Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers and performed his signature wicket-celebrating jig.

Five full body truck scanners are being procured by the government for installations in cross border trading posts, including Wagah and Uri.

Pakistan and India frequently arrest each others' fishermen for violating the territorial boundary.

Pakistan has said it has not stopped Afghan traders to move their goods to India through Wagah border crossing, days after Afghanistan President warned to stop transit facility to Central Asia for Pakistani traders.

Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed on Friday pitched for developing Suchetgarh-Sialkote International Border on the patterns of Wagah in Punjab, saying border tourism can act as a meeting point between people from India and Pakistan.

Pakistan on Friday summoned India's Acting Deputy High Commissioner and expressed concern over the cancellation of operation of Samjhauta Express due to farmer protest on the Indian side, leaving over 200 passengers from both countries stranded.