Pakistan issues 2,200 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi celebrations

During the visit, the pilgrims would go to Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib gurdwaras, the Pakistan High Commission said

|Apr 07, 2022, 18:54:21 IST

New Delhi: The Pakistan high commission on Thursday said it has issued over 2,200 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to facilitate their visit to Pakistan.

Under the provision of a bilateral protocol on visits to religious shrines, Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan every year. Pakistani pilgrims also visit India every year under the protocol.

"On the eve of Baisakhi celebrations, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 2,200 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India," the Pakistani mission said in a statement.

It said the visas have been issued to the pilgrims to facilitate their participation in various festivals scheduled to be held in Pakistan from 12 to 21 April.

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