ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 2200 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi celebrations from April 12-21. The 2200 visas issued by the Pakistan High Commission are in addition to the visas granted to Sikh pilgrims participating in the event from other countries. The issuance of these pilgrimage visas is in line with the Government of Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate visits to religious shrines and strengthen people-to-people exchanges. This also reflects the commitment of the Government of Pakistan to faithfully implement the 1974 Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines. Pakistan remains committed to preserving sacred religious places and extending all possible facilitation for the visiting pilgrims of all faiths, the press release added.

Source: Pakistan Today April 09, 2019 17:15 UTC