US EditionFlood-Hit Kartarpur Gurdwara to Be Fully Restored: COAS
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir assured restoration of Kartarpur Gurdwara and other religious sites after floods, praising coordinated rescue efforts that evacuated over 210,000 people, officials said.
- On August 29, 2025, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the Pakistan Army chief, visited flood-affected regions in Punjab, including Kartarpur, to assess relief operations and evaluate the damage caused by the recent flooding.
- The visit followed torrential monsoon rains since late June that caused severe flooding, killing over 800 people and submerging the Kartarpur Corridor under four feet of water.
- Field Marshal Munir conducted a flyover inspection of the Kartarpur Sahib area, engaged with members of the Sikh community, and commended the troops and officials for their dedicated and coordinated efforts in rescue and relief operations despite challenging conditions.
- He committed to making the restoration of Kartarpur and other flood-affected religious sites a top priority, emphasizing that the government and its agencies must ensure protection for minority communities and their sacred places.
- The visit reassured the Sikh community amid ongoing evacuations of 210,000 people and suspension of pilgrim movement at Kartarpur, highlighting the state’s commitment to protecting religious heritage during the crisis.
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Flood-hit Kartarpur Gurdwara to be fully restored: COAS
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Field Marshal vows restoration of Kartarpur gurdwara after floods
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