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BSF offers sweets to Pakistan Rangers at Attari-Wagah border on Diwali

The Border Security Force offered sweets to Pakistan Rangers at the Attari-Wagah border on the occasion of Diwali on Monday, officials said. A commandant-rank officer of the BSF, along with other personnel, gave sweets to the Pakistan Rangers at the joint checkpost. Officials of both the forces shook hands and exchanged pleasantries for a few minutes. The border guarding forces of India and Pakistan exchange sweets and wishes on various religious festivals such as Eid and Diwali, and also on their respective Independence Days.

BSF offers sweets to Pakistan Rangers at Attari-Wagah border on Diwali
Updated On : 24 Oct 2022 | 7:44 PM IST

Thousands witness iconic Attari-Wagah border ceremony after two years

This time the beating retreat ceremony comprising flag lowering and ceremonial drill held at the Attari-Wagah border with a full-key affair was special as India celebrated 75th Independence Day.

Thousands witness iconic Attari-Wagah border ceremony after two years
Updated On : 15 Aug 2022 | 7:58 PM IST

BSF, Pakistan Rangers exchange sweets at Attari-Wagah border on Pak's I-Day

Pakistan Rangers and Border Security Force (BSF) exchanged sweets at the Attari-Wagah border, Amritsar on the occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan on Sunday.

BSF, Pakistan Rangers exchange sweets at Attari-Wagah border on Pak's I-Day
Updated On : 14 Aug 2022 | 7:19 PM IST

Border viewing point like Wagah to be inaugurated in Nadabet on Sunday

The viewing point, which will be the first in the state, will be developed as a major tourist attraction, officials said on Friday

Border viewing point like Wagah to be inaugurated in Nadabet on Sunday
Updated On : 08 Apr 2022 | 9:40 PM IST

20 Indian fishermen released from Pak jail; handover on Monday: official

Landhi jail Superintendent Irshad Shah said the fishermen, mostly belonging to Gujarat, were released as a goodwill gesture

20 Indian fishermen released from Pak jail; handover on Monday: official
Updated On : 14 Nov 2021 | 2:55 PM IST

360 Indians, stranded in Pakistan due to Covid restrictions, return

A total of 360 Indians, who were stranded in Pakistan due to Covid-19 induced restrictions, returned via the Attari-Wagah border, officials said on Monday

360 Indians, stranded in Pakistan due to Covid restrictions, return
Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 7:46 AM IST

Covid-19: 125 Pakistanis stranded in India return via Attari Wagah border

As many as 125 Pakistani nationals, stranded in India due to lockdown, returned to their country via Attari-Wagah border

Covid-19: 125 Pakistanis stranded in India return via Attari Wagah border
Updated On : 05 Nov 2020 | 9:19 AM IST

Indus Water Treaty meeting: India suggests video-conf, Pak insists at Wagah

India has suggested to Pakistan that the talks for discussing pending issues be held through video-conferencing, but Islamabad has been insisting that the parleys be conducted at the Attari check post

Indus Water Treaty meeting: India suggests video-conf, Pak insists at Wagah
Updated On : 09 Aug 2020 | 5:11 PM IST

Pakistan to restore Afghanistan's exports via Wagah border from Wednesday

Pakistan closed the Wagah border with India in mid-March in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

Pakistan to restore Afghanistan's exports via Wagah border from Wednesday
Updated On : 13 Jul 2020 | 5:39 PM IST

An award-winning journalist tracks humankind's migration out of Africa

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America

An award-winning journalist tracks humankind's migration out of Africa
Updated On : 23 May 2020 | 4:41 PM IST

Pakistan not to allow India-Afghanistan trade through Wagah border: Report

Pakistan on Wednesday expelled Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria, after it decided to downgrade the diplomatic ties with India

Pakistan not to allow India-Afghanistan trade through Wagah border: Report
Updated On : 08 Aug 2019 | 2:46 PM IST

Wagah open for Afghan exports but not imports, says Pakistan

Pakistan is fulfilling its commitment to the Afghan people by providing them a trade transit facility, said Pakistan foreign office spokesman Nafees Zakaria

Wagah open for Afghan exports but not imports, says Pakistan
Updated On : 11 Sep 2016 | 5:53 PM IST

Pakistan says Wagah border crossing open for Afghan traders

Afghan Prez Ashraf Ghani has warned that transit facility to Central Asia for Pakistani traders will be stopped if situation does not change

Pakistan says Wagah border crossing open for Afghan traders
Updated On : 11 Sep 2016 | 3:42 PM IST