Pak PM Imran Khan has insisted that the event should be organised in view of the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor. (Photo: YouTube)

Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Governor of the Punjab province to host a three-day International Sikh Convention titled Relevance of Baba Guru Nanak Era with Today's circumstances. Imran Khan has also invited at least 50 Sikh scholars from across the globe.

However, India Today TV has also learnt that the invited guests may be asked to raise the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in their writings. Reliable sources have confirmed to India Today TV that PM Imran Khan has insisted that the Sikh scholars be asked to raise the issue of Kashmir.

The Sikh scholars will be asked to highlight the plight of the people of Jammu and Kashmir through their writings and raise the issue at global platforms.

The convention will be held from August 31 till September 2, 2019, in Lahore. The convention will have Sikh scholars from India, Canada, United States, United Kingdom, France and other countries.

Sources have confirmed to India Today TV that the Pakistan Foreign Office has issued visas to at least 50 scholars. At least 11 Sikh scholars from India, one from the United States, seven from Canada, and one from France will be attending the convention.

The Punjab government sources have confirmed to India Today TV that all the guests will be treated as 'state guests'. The convention will organised in the Governor's House, Lahore.

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar will host the convention while Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) will be assisting the event.

The foreign Sikh guests will also be taken to Nankana Sahib and Sacha Sauda for their religious yatra.

The convention's idea was shared during a meeting between Pakistan PM Imran Khan and Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar in Lahore.

PM Khan insisted that the event should be organised in view of the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor, adding that Sikh scholars from around the world should be invited to the convention.