LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Sep, 2025) Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs and President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora on Tuesday hosted a grand dinner reception in honour of 75 Sikh pilgrims from the United Kingdom and members of the PSGPC. Addressing the gathering, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora said the land of Pakistan holds sacred significance for the Sikh community. “Pilgrims visiting here are our brothers, and serving and hosting them is our duty. However, he expressed deep regret over the Indian government’s decision to restrict Sikh pilgrims from visiting Pakistan, terming it “extremely painful,” adding that the people of Pakistan always await their Sikh brethren with love and bid them farewell with immense affection. At the conclusion of the event, the visiting Sikh pilgrims expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government, PSGPC, and the people of Pakistan for their warm hospitality and generous welcome.