Optics At Kartarpur, Nankana Sahib Ignored: Pakistan’s Flood Response Exposes Neglect Of Sikh Sites

Pakistan’s recent flood management has once again revealed the stark contrast in how the country treats Sikh religious sites, with Kartarpur Sahib used as a tool for military optics while Nankana Sahib — the birthplace of Guru Nanak — faced glaring neglect. Top intelligence sources told CNN-News18 that the 2025 floods in Pakistan’s Punjab province exposed systemic discrimination against Sikh-majority areas and shrines. Over 1.2 million people were displaced across Pakistan, with estimated losses crossing $50 billion. Kartarpur Sahib, Guru Nanak’s final resting place, was inundated at ground level, forcing the rescue of nearly 200 pilgrims. Yet, while the Pakistani Army quickly deployed to Kartarpur to project itself as a protector of Sikh heritage, Nankana Sahib — globally revered as the birthplace of Guru Nanak — saw minimal state prioritisation. In Nankana Sahib district, three deaths and 33 injuries were reported, but neither Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif nor Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited the shrine, despite its international significance. #PakistanFloods #NankanaSahib #Kartarpur #FloodRescue #Exclusive #NationAt5 #news18 n18oc_breaking-news n18oc_world News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube