Pakistan Issues Visas To Over 3,000 Sikh Pilgrims

IANS, 11 Nov, 2016 12:37 PM

Pakistan High Commission has issued visas to as many as 3,316 Sikh pilgrims to attend birthday celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev from 12-21 November there.

Announcing this, Manzoor Ali Memon Counsellor (Press) in the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi said this was done in line with Pakistan's efforts to encourage people to people contacts and promote religious tourism.

The High Commission has issued visas to pilgrims more than the numbers prescribed under the 1974 bilateral protocol, he added.

Guru Nanak Dev was born on 15 April 1469 at 'Rai Bhoi Ki Talva', present day Nankana Sahib, near Lahore in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Every year a large number of Sikh pilgrims travel to Pakistan to visit different Sikh shrines.

Prev Next

MORE Interesting ARTICLES

Now Message Barack Obama Like You Ping Friends On Facebook

Netizens can now ping US President Barack Obama on Facebook just like they do to friends as the White House tries to stay in touch with people and keep up with the changing times using a Messenger bot.

Now Message Barack Obama Like You Ping Friends On Facebook

Majority Of UK Women Sexually Harassed At Work

At least 52 per cent of women in the UK face sexual harassment at their work place and a majority admit to not reporting it, a new study released in London today has found.

Majority Of UK Women Sexually Harassed At Work

Indian Chef Aarthi Sampath Wins US-Based Culinary Show CHOPPED

She was announced the winner during the show's episode that went on air on Tuesday on Food Network.

Indian Chef Aarthi Sampath Wins US-Based Culinary Show CHOPPED

Cesarean Mum Breast Feeding May Pass Stress To Babies

Mothers who give birth through a Cesarean section could pass on stress to babies through hormones in breast milk, says a New Zealand study by an Indian-origin researcher.

Cesarean Mum Breast Feeding May Pass Stress To Babies

Hundreds Take Part In Yoga Classes On Bridge In Budapest

The bridge was temporarily closed for traffic due to renovations in June and has become a trendy hangout place since then, hosting parties and small concerts.

Hundreds Take Part In Yoga Classes On Bridge In Budapest

Photo Of Haryana Policeman Doing Duty Barefoot In Heavy Rains Inspires Many

Unlike what is thought of policemen in India at large, this policeman with the Haryana police shows exemplary dedication to his responsibility towards the nation and the safety of its people.