Pakistan Issues Visas To Over 1,900 Indian Pilgrims

AMRITSAR (ANI)- More than 1,900 Indian pilgrims have been granted visas by Pakistan to visit prominent Sikh religious sites in observance of Khalsa Sajna Diwas.

Pilgrims expressed joy and gratitude for the opportunity. “We will be visiting Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Panja Sahib, and other important religious sites in Pakistan. It is a ten-day trip starting April 10,” shared one of the Sikh yatris.

Earlier, on April 7, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi welcomed a representative delegation of Sikh pilgrims ahead of the Baisakhi festival. In a statement, the Commission announced that the Government of Pakistan will issue over 6,500 visas for the Baisakhi celebrations.