Pakistan Grants Visas to Indian Hindu Pilgrims for Visit to Katas Raj Temple
The issuance of pilgrimage visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims reflects Pakistan’s efforts to foster goodwill and promote religious tourism.
Islamabad: In a gesture of goodwill and religious tolerance, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 112 visas to a group of Indian Hindu pilgrims. These visas have been granted for their visit to Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, situated in the Chakwal district of Punjab. The pilgrimage is scheduled to take place from March 6th to March 12th, 2024.
Mr. Saad Ahmad Warraich, the Charge d’ Affaires, extended warm wishes to the pilgrims, expressing hope for a spiritually enriching journey and ensuring their safety throughout their visit.
This initiative is in accordance with the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974. It underscores Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating visits to religious sites and promoting interfaith harmony between the two neighboring countries. Every year, thousands of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to participate in various religious festivals and occasions, fostering cultural exchanges and strengthening people-to-people ties.
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The issuance of pilgrimage visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims reflects Pakistan’s efforts to foster goodwill and promote religious tourism, emphasizing the country’s commitment to fostering peace and harmony in the region through cultural and religious exchanges.
