World News | Pakistan issues 215 visas to Sikh pilgrims for annual festival from 8-17 June

New Delhi [India]June 6 (ANI): The High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi on Tuesday issued 215 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the eve of the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Jee in Pakistan, which is scheduled to take place from June 8. Annual Festival 2023 – 17th.

The issuance of visas is in line with the commitment of the Government of Pakistan to fully implement the 1974 Bilateral Protocol on Visits to Religious Sites.

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Every year, a large number of Indian pilgrims travel to Pakistan to participate in various religious festivals and activities.

On this occasion, Chargé d’Affaires Salman Sharif wished the pilgrims a fruitful journey.

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While in Pakistan, pilgrims will visit several holy places including Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib.

Earlier on April 2, 856 Sikh pilgrims traveled to Pakistan to celebrate Vaishakhi. (Arnie)

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