Pakistan has issued 2,942 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the birth celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak, beginning at Nankana Sahib from Sunday.

According to a press release issued by Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, these visas are in addition to the visas granted to Sikh pilgrims participating in the celebrations from other countries.

During the visit, the Sikh pilgrims will go to Dera Sahib, Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib.

They will enter Pakistan tomorrow and return to India on 15th of this month.

Source: Radio Pakistan