India and Pakistan extended the Kartarpur Corridor agreement for 5 years, allowing visa-free Sikh pilgrimage.

India and Pakistan have renewed the Kartarpur Corridor agreement for an additional five years, enabling Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan without a visa. Established in 2019, the corridor fosters interfaith harmony and reconciliation. India has requested Pakistan to waive the $20 service charge per pilgrim, which remains despite ongoing appeals. This extension highlights mutual commitment to maintaining this vital pilgrimage route.