Pakistan issues visa to Indian man who met his brother after 74 years at Kartarpur
Last updated on: 28 January,2022 06:38 pm
Sika Khan lost his brother Muhammed Siddique during the partition in 1947
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Days after two brothers separated in 1947 were recently reunited after 74 years at Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Friday issued a visa to Sikka Khan to visit his brother, Muhammed Siddique and other family members in Pakistan.
“The story of the two brothers is a powerful illustration of how the historic opening of the visa-free Kartarpur Sahib Corridor in November 2019 by Pakistan is bringing people closer to each other,” the Pakistan High Commission said on Friday.
Sika Khan also met with CDA Aftab Hasan Khan and interacted with Mission s officers. He appreciated his interaction and thanked the CDA for the cooperation extended to him.
— Pakistan High Commission India (@PakinIndia) January 28, 2022
Sika Khan lost his brother Muhammed Siddique during the partition in 1947, when part of Punjab went to Pakistan. Sika Khan remained in India’s Punjab but his brother went to Faisalabad in Punjab.