Visas to 1,100 Sikh pilgrims issued for Baisakhi celebrations, says Pakistan High Commission
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The Pakistan High Commission on Wednesday said it has issued over 1,100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi celebrations from April 12 to 22.
Under the framework of the Pakistan-India protocol on visits to religious shrines, a large number of Sikh pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals every year, the High Commission said.
It said the visas have been issued as a “special gesture” by the Pakistan government in view of the importance of Baisakhi for Punjabis and Sikhs marking the start of their new year.
Over 1,100 Visas To Sikh Pilgrims Issued For Baisakhi: Pak High Commission Over 1,100 Visas To Sikh Pilgrims Issued For Baisakhi: Pak High Commission Under the framework of the Pakistan-India protocol on visits to religious shrines of 1974, a large number of Sikh pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals every year, the high commission said.
Over 1,100 Visas To Sikh Pilgrims Issued For Baisakhi: Pak High Commission
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The Pakistan High Commission on Wednesday said it has issued over 1,100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi celebrations from April 12 to 22.
Under the framework of the Pakistan-India protocol on visits to religious shrines of 1974, a large number of Sikh pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals every year, the high commission said.
Pakistan issues visas to over 1,100 Sikh pilgrims from India for Baisakhi
Pakistan issues visas to over 1,100 Sikh pilgrims from India for Baisakhi
Pakistan High Commission said the visas have been issued as a special gesture and is part of Pakistan govt s efforts for facilitating visits to religious shrines.
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New Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission on Wednesday said it has issued over 1,100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi celebrations from April 12 to 22.
Under the framework of the Pakistan-India protocol on visits to religious shrines of 1974, a large number of Sikh pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals every year, the high commission said.
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NEW DELHI: The Pakistan High Commission on Wednesday said it has issued over 1,100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi celebrations from April 12 to 22.
Under the framework of the Pakistan-India protocol on visits to religious shrines of 1974, a large number of Sikh pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals every year, the high commission said.
It said the visas have been issued as a special gesture by the Pakistan government in view of the importance of Baisakhi for Punjabis and Sikhs marking the start of their new year. The Pakistan High Commission extends special felicitations to all those celebrating this auspicious occasion and wishes the visiting pilgrims a fulfilling yatra, the high commission said in a statement.