Situation not ripe for pilgrimage, Pakistan told
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Situation not ripe for pilgrimage, Pakistan told

Context

Row over denial of visas to pilgrims from Pakistan to Ajmer

Reason given by India

Prevailing circumstances are not suitable for pilgrimage between India and Pakistan

Pakistan’s view: India violated the protocol

The visit was to take place under the 1974 Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines and is a regular annual feature

Ongoing diplomatic problems

Pakistan’s allegation on non-issuance of visas came in the context of the ongoing problem between the diplomats on both sides which includes blocking of the portal of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad which disallows normal delivery of consular services.


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