New Delhi: External Affairs Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee informed the Rajya Sabha today in written reply to a question that Government are aware that there have been delays in obtaining of Pakistan visa for pilgrims visiting religious shrines including Nankana Sahib. A proposal to increase both the number of shrines and pilgrims under the Bilateral Protocol on Pilgrimages has been pursued with the Government of Pakistan for over three years. A new visa agreement is also being discussed with Pakistan which should, when finalised, help in easing travel between the two countries including for those intending to visit religious shrines in Pakistan such as Nankana Sahib.
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