Wagah

1,500 Indian pilgrims scheduled to visit Pakistan on occasion of Gurupurab

The visit will be covered under the 1974 bilateral protocol between India and Pakistan on visits to religious shrines.

Nov 11, 2021, 21:09 PM IST

5 Indian High Commission officials, including 2 staffers abducted, tortured by Pakistan's ISI, return home

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.

Jun 22, 2020, 16:48 PM IST

No exchange of sweets at Attari-Wagah border on Eid

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.

Aug 12, 2019, 16:38 PM IST

Watch: Did Pakistan cricketer Hassan Ali disrespect flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah Border?

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.

Apr 22, 2018, 12:35 PM IST

Full body truck scanners for 5 cross border trading posts

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

Mar 22, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

218 fishermen freed from Pakistani prison arrive in India

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

Jan 07, 2017, 16:43 PM IST

Have not stopped Afghan traders to move goods to India through Wagah border: Pakistan

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.

Sep 11, 2016, 15:45 PM IST

CM Mufti bats for border tourism in Jammu

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.

Dec 18, 2015, 15:29 PM IST

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over Samjhauta Express cancellation

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.

Oct 09, 2015, 21:03 PM IST