The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (or PSGPC) (Urdu: پاکستان سکھ گردوارہ پربندھک کمیٹی) is a Sikh religious organization in Pakistan.[2][3] PSGPC was formed by the Government of Pakistan and is entrusted with the maintenance of Sikh religious institutions, places of worships in Pakistan.[4]
The PSGPC is opposed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which regards itself as the sole guardian of Sikh institutions and religion worldwide. The right to sole guardian is given to SGPC every 4 years in a fair elections in which Sikhs from around the world participate. Unlike SGPC in India, PSGPC is not an Independent fully Sikh-owned body and is controlled by Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) of Pakistan.[9][10] Thirteen members are appointed by Government of Pakistan, and these then members elect the president and the secretary-general.The Special Assistant to the Pradhan of this Committee is Ali Sultan Butt and the Administrator of this Committee is Dr. Aitzaz Chaudhry.[11][12]
Functions
This organization is entrusted with the maintenance of Sikh religious institutions, places of worships (gurdwara) and the well-being of the Pakistani Sikh community.[13] It works to bring back sacred relics belonging to Sikhism at Gurudwaras.[14]
