World Bank President Ajay Banga Visits Pakistan, Highlights Ancestral Roots Amid Mixed Reactions

Indian-origin World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga visited Pakistan, reflecting on his family's migration from Khushab during the 1947 Partition and praising the warmth he received. His visit included paying respects at Sikh religious sites managed by Pakistan's Evacuee Trust Property Board. While some praised his remarks, others criticized him online, citing historical grievances. Separately, Pakistan's elaborate welcome for Banga drew scrutiny amid concerns over the treatment of Sikh minorities and the political use of religious sites.