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US Sikh leader Jasdeep Singh Jesse calls on Pakistan PM
The meeting provided an opportunity for an informal exchange of views on issues related to the Sikh community’s historical ties to Pakistan and the significance of Sikh heritage sites located in the country.
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S Dhanoa - Fri, 21, Nov 2025
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Jasdeep Singh Jesse, chairman of Sikhs of America with Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan / Courtesy: By Special Arrangement
During a personal visit to Pakistan, Jasdeep Singh Jesse, chairman of Sikhs of America and a prominent U.S.-based Sikh community leader, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif along with his business partner Sajid Tarar.
Although the visit was not official in nature, the meeting provided an opportunity for an informal exchange of views on issues related to the Sikh community’s historical ties to Pakistan and the significance of Sikh heritage sites located in the country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed both visitors and acknowledged the longstanding cultural and religious connections that Sikhs across the world share with Pakistan, particularly in relation to sacred places such as Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib.
Jasdeep Singh Jesse and Sajid Tarar in conversation Shehbaz Sharif / Courtesy: By Special ArrangementJesse and Tarar expressed appreciation for the maintenance and accessibility of these sites, emphasizing that they hold deep spiritual importance for the global Sikh community.
During the conversation, Jesse conveyed that members of the Sikh diaspora regularly visit Pakistan for religious and personal reasons, and he noted that such visits contribute to people-to-people understanding.
The discussion also touched upon the experiences of international visitors, the role of local authorities in facilitating travel to major gurdwaras, and the importance of ensuring continued preservation of Sikh religious landmarks.
Although no formal agenda or policy matters were part of the meeting, both sides regarded the interaction as warm and respectful. Jesse thanked the prime minister for the hospitality extended during the visit, while the prime minister expressed hope that individuals of all faiths continue to feel welcome when visiting Pakistan’s historic religious sites.
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