Pakistan High Commission Approves 62 Visas for Indian Hindu Pilgrims to Visit Shree Katas Raj Temples in Punjab

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has approved 62 visas for Indian Hindu pilgrims to visit Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, in the Chakwal district of Punjab from December 19-25, 2023. Charge d' Affaires Aizaz Khan expressed his well-wishes for the pilgrims, stating that the issuance of these visas is in line with the government's efforts to promote visits to religious shrines and interfaith harmony.

This falls under the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, which allows thousands of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India to visit Pakistan for various religious festivals and occasions each year. Last year, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi also issued 100 visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims, further showcasing the commitment to facilitating such visits and promoting cultural exchange.