ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, India has issued 62 visas to a group of Indian Hindu pilgrims for their visit to Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, in Chakwal district of Punjab from 19-25 December, according to APP.
Expressing his views on the occasion, Charge d’ Affaires Aizaz Khan wished the pilgrims a memorable stay in Pakistan, Pakistan High Commission said in a press release on Monday, according to APP.
Under the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, each year thousands of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to attend various religious festivals/occasions.
The issuance of pilgrimage visas to them was in line with the Government of Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate visits to religious shrines and promote interfaith harmony.
