The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued approximately 3000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the birth anniversary celebration of Guru Nanak Dev. The event will take place in Pakistan from November 25 to December 4. The pilgrims will have the opportunity to visit various religious sites, including Dera Sahib, Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib, and Kartarpur Sahib.

The Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, Aizaz Khan, expressed his felicitations to the pilgrims and wished them a safe journey. The issuance of visas is in accordance with the Pakistan-India Protocol on visits to Religious Shrines of 1974. During a previous event in June, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued 473 visas to Sikh pilgrims to attend the annual death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh.

This event was held in Pakistan from June 21 to June 30. Salman Sharif, the Charge d'Affaires of Pakistan, conveyed his well wishes and hopes for a rewarding and fulfilling journey to the pilgrims. The pilgrims had the opportunity to visit Gurdwaras at Nankana Sahib, Panja Sahib, and Kartarpur Sahib. The issuance of visas to Sikh pilgrims highlights the commitment of Pakistan and India to facilitate religious visits and promote interfaith harmony. These events provide an opportunity for pilgrims to connect with their religious heritage and strengthen the bonds between the two neighboring countries.