The Pakistan Government officials have reportedly endorsed a plan to explore green projects at Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib, the most sacred Sikh shrines in Pakistan. This will be part of the celebration of 550th Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak, Founder of Sikhism, in 2019 as suggested by EcoSikh, a Washington based Sikh organization. Guru Nanak was born in Nankana Sahib and he lived in Kartarpur during his last 17 years.