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Late at night in Amritsar's Khasa area, a loud explosion emanating from a stationary two-wheeler rattled the atmosphere near crucial military sites belonging to the BSF and Army. Fortunately, no one was hurt; however, the explosion did cause significant damage to the outer walls of nearby establishments.

A recent Wagah-Attari border ceremony saw a BSF soldier playfully mimic a Pakistan Rangers guard's energetic jumps. This lighthearted exchange, captured on video, has delighted social media users. The daily Beating Retreat ceremony, a display of patriotism and precision, showcased a moment of human wit. This unexpected interaction added a humorous touch to the disciplined event.

Indian crew members and guard escorted the Samjhauta Express from Wagah border to Attari after Pakistan authorities stopped the train on their side, sources said. They said that Pakistan had stopped the train at Wagah border claiming security concerns, and passengers were stranded briefly.

He said Indian nationals who had gone across the border would be allowed to come back before their visas expire. The entry of foreign nationals through the Attari-Wagah land route will not be allowed, the Border Security Force (BSF) official said.

The Attari-Wagah border ceremony has seen a significant drop in visitor numbers, nearly halving after Operation Sindoor. Changes implemented post-operation, including the removal of the customary handshake and restricted gate openings, have altered the visitor experience. While footfall has improved since the ceremony's resumption, it has not yet returned to pre-operation levels.

The Indian national flag was raised on the tallest flagpole at the Attari-Wagah border by Union minister Nitin Gadkari. The Indian flagpole is 18 feet taller than its Pakistani counterpart. The flagpole was constructed by the National Highway Authority of India and cost Rs 3.5 crore. Locals expressed enthusiasm and pride in witnessing the event, stating that the Indian flag now flies above the Pakistani flag. Gadkari described the event as a "golden day" and expressed inspiration for patriotism at the border.

Kabul's warning to Islamabad to disallow it to use Afghan transit route to reach out to Central Asian countries if it didn't let its businessmen to trade with India through Wagah (Pakistan) border has come as a pleasant surprise for the business community in Amritsar which foresees a sea of opportunities in doing business with Afghanistan with affordable logistics.

Reiterating his support to the opening of Attari-Wagah land border between India and Pakistan, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday claimed that if the traditional Silk Route was opened, Punjab would have a meteoric rise in economic growth.

The Attari-Wagah border may get another international checkpoint to ease the increasing traffic between India and Pak provided Islamabad agrees to what New Delhi is planning.

On the lines of daily adrenaline rushing beating the retreat ceremony held jointly by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers at Indo Pak joint check post at Attari (India)/Wagah(Pakistan), the BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have agreed to hold similar ceremonies at three different places on Indo-Bangladesh border.

They had gone to Karachi in February-March to attend weddings and meet relatives but were forced to stay after lockdown for coronavirus came into force in India, trains and flights were canceled and the Attari border point was sealed.

ATTARI-WAGAH: Around a thousand cricket fans are expected to cross the Wagah border to Pakistan for the fifth ODI.

ATTARI-WAGAH: Brimming with confidence of victory over Pakistan in the ensuing cricket matches, hundreds of cricket fans alighted from Delhi Attari- special train at Attari railway station.

India and Pakistan on Friday decided to have a second gate at the India-Pakistan international border at Attari for trading and other commercial activities.

A lone Pakistani woman managing to enter India without any travel documents, apparently through the Samjhauta Express, has left police and security agencies with a long list of unanswered questions.

Confusion prevailed among security officials at Attari international border with Pakistan as plumes of smoke billowed from across the border in Pakistan on Monday morning.

A group of 46 Pakistani nationals including 23 children, who were supposed to be repatriated from Amritsar, were sent back from the Attari-Wagah border after the Pakistan government denied entry to them over non-availability of proper Covid report.

There was no import of goods from Pakistan on the third consecutive day on Friday as porters at India's first integrated check post (ICP) at Attari have suspended of work over wages.

A jatha of 150-odd Sikhs, planning to visit Pakistan for a 10-day religious trip of historical gurdwaras to observe martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev, had to return home on Friday

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has warned to shut Pakistan's transit route to Central Asian countries if it does not allow Afghan traders to use Wagah border for trade with India, local media reported on Saturday.

As many as 114 Indian nationals who are currently stranded in Pakistan due to Covid-19 related travel restrictions will be repatriated to India through the Attari-Wagah border on July 9, as per a Pakistan govt release. Last month, over 700 stranded Indian nationals, were repatriated to India in batches through the Attari-Wagah Border on June 25, June 26 and June 27.

The visa-on-arrival facility at the Attari-Wagah check post to Pakistani nationals over 65 years of age will begin from January 15, but they would not be able to stay in Punjab, Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir.