High Commission for Pakistan
New Delhi

Press Release

Pakistan issues visas to pilgrims on the occasion of Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh

On the occasion of Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 509 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the annual anniversary scheduled to be held in Pakistan from 21-30 June 2024.

Extending his heartfelt felicitations to the pilgrims, Charge d’Affaires, Mr. Saad Ahmad Warraich, underscored Pakistan’s continued commitment to extend all possible facilitation to the pilgrims.

The issuance of visas is covered under the framework of Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, 1974. Every year, a large number of Indian pilgrims visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals/occasions.

New Delhi
14 June 2024