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Defence
Retreat ceremony at Attari‑Wagah border shifted to 4:30 pm
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 10:45 PM
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The daily flag‑lowering ceremony at the Attari‑Wagah border in Punjab will now commence at 4:30 pm, with Indian BSF troops and Pakistani Rangers marching in the revised schedule.
The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan’s Rangers will conduct the daily retreat ceremony at the Attari‑Wagah border at a new start time of 4:30 pm, officials said. The adjustment replaces the earlier schedule, moving the parade to the early evening to accommodate changing operational considerations.
The ceremony, a long‑standing display of military pageantry watched by thousands of visitors, features a synchronized lowering of the national flags of India and Pakistan, accompanied by a marching drill by both forces. Organisers confirmed that the sequence of events remains unchanged, only the timing has been shifted.
Authorities in Punjab have informed local tourism bodies and security agencies about the change, urging visitors to plan accordingly. The revised timing is expected to remain in effect until further notice.
Security arrangements along the border will continue as usual, with crowd control measures and viewing points prepared for the public. The ceremony remains a symbolic gesture of rivalry and cooperation between the two neighbours.
The decision reflects coordination between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aiming to ensure smooth conduct of the ceremony while addressing logistical needs at the high‑traffic border crossing.
The ceremony, a long‑standing display of military pageantry watched by thousands of visitors, features a synchronized lowering of the national flags of India and Pakistan, accompanied by a marching drill by both forces. Organisers confirmed that the sequence of events remains unchanged, only the timing has been shifted.
Authorities in Punjab have informed local tourism bodies and security agencies about the change, urging visitors to plan accordingly. The revised timing is expected to remain in effect until further notice.
Security arrangements along the border will continue as usual, with crowd control measures and viewing points prepared for the public. The ceremony remains a symbolic gesture of rivalry and cooperation between the two neighbours.
The decision reflects coordination between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aiming to ensure smooth conduct of the ceremony while addressing logistical needs at the high‑traffic border crossing.