ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued 96 visas to group of Indian Hindu pilgrims for their visit to sacred Shree Katas Raj Temples in Chakwal district of Punjab, country's High Commission in New Delhi said.

Hindu devotees will be visiting prominent temples, also known as Qila Katas, from December 20 to 25 this year, it said in press statement. Each year, large number of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals and occasions. Large number of Indian Hindus are also issued visas by Pakistan High Commission on regular basis to visit their families and friends in neighbouring country. "Issuance of visas to Sikh and Hindu pilgrims is in line with Government of Pakistan's efforts for facilitating visits to religious shrines," said High Commission.

Pakistan's Charge d' Affaires in New Delhi Aftab Hasan Khan wished Hindu pilgrims spiritually rewarding pilgrimage, saying that Pakistan remains committed to preserving sacred religious sites and providing all possible assistance to visiting pilgrims of all faiths.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 20 2022

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