New Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Monday issued 112 visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims to visit Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, in the Chakwal district of Punjab.


The Indian pilgrims will visit Pakistan from Match 6 to 12, according to an official statement.


Charge d' Affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, wished the pilgrims a safe journey.








"Expressing his views on the occasion, Charge d’ Affaires, Mr. Saad Ahmad Warraich, wished the pilgrims a spiritually rewarding yatra and safe journey," the statement said.




Taking to social media platform X, the Pakistan High Commission in India stated, "Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi has issued 112 visas to a group of Indian Hindu Pilgrims for their visit to Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, in Chakwal district of Punjab from 06-12 March 2024. "














The statement noted that under the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, each year thousands of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to attend various religious festivals and events.
















Earlier in December last year, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued 62 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit Shree Katas Raj Temples from December 19-25.