Categories: Pakistan

Pakistan issues visas to India’s 215 Sikh pilgrims

Islamabad: The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 215 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual event scheduled on the eve of the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev Jee, being held in Pakistan from June 8-17.

The issuance of visas is in line with the government of Pakistan’s commitment to fully implement the Bilateral Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974. Every year, a large number of Indian pilgrims visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals and occasions.

Chargé d’Affaires Salman Sharif wished the pilgrims a rewarding and fulfilling journey to Pakistan, according to Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.

He said Pakistan remains committed to preserving sacred religious places as well as providing necessary facilitation to the visiting pilgrims.

During their stay in Pakistan, the pilgrims will visit a number of holy sites including Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib.

Web Desk

Recent Posts

Physioveda Medical Center introduces comprehensive physiotherapy services in Dubai

DUBAI: Physioveda Medical Center offers physiotherapy services in Dubai, designed to meet the city’s growing…

11 hours ago

MENA ICON 2024 concludes with high-impact discussions and strategic insights

Gathering offers attendees invaluable insights into future of finance Engaging sessions on ‘The geopolitical trends…

11 hours ago

President Asif Ali Zardari suffers leg fracture at Dubai airport

Dubai: President Asif Ali Zardari sustained a leg fracture while disembarking from a plane at…

2 days ago

Pakistan Embassy’s new consular halls opens with enhanced features

Dubai: Newly constructed and renovated Consular Halls at Pakistan Embassy Abu Dhabi were inaugurated on…

2 days ago

MoFA, Finland Awards VFS Global Visa and Resident Permit Services Tender

Dubai: VFS Global has worked with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland since 2010…

3 days ago

Al Masaood Automobiles Renault Sponsors Manchester Thunder Women’s Netball Team

Al Masaood Automobiles Renualt has announced its sponsorship of Manchester Thunder Women’s Netball Team, a…

3 days ago