CHAKWAL: Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued visas to group of 114 Indian Hindu pilgrims for their visit to Shree Katas Raj Temples in Punjab’s Chakwal district. According ot press release from High Commission, group of India pilgrims will travel to prominent and sacred site, also known as Qila Katas from February 16 to 22.

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.

High Commission said that issuance of visas to Sikh and Hindu pilgrims is in line with government of Pakistan’s efforts for facilitating visits to religious shrines. Visit is covered under bilateral Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, 1974, it said. Pakistan’s Charge d’ Affaires in New Delhi, Salman Sharif wished Hindu pilgrims spiritually rewarding pilgrimage.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 16 2023

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