NEW DELHI: Indian Sikh pilgrims have been issued visas for neighboring Pakistan, the first major allowance after travel between the arch-rival nations was frozen during conflict in May. There was no immediate response from New Delhi, but Indian newspapers reported on Saturday that the government would allow “selected” groups to travel for a 10-day festival to celebrate the founder of the Sikh faith. Tensions remain high between New Delhi and Islamabad, after deadly clashes between the nuclear-armed rivals in May – the worst fighting since 1999.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan High Commission has issued more than 2,100 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims to participate in the birth anniversary celebrations of Sikhism founder Baba Guru…

Indian government reverses pilgrimage ban to Pakistan, allowing 2,100 Sikh pilgrims to travel after months of suspension.

NEW DELHI: Indian Sikh pilgrims have been issued visas for neighboring Pakistan, the first major allowance after travel between the arch-rival nations was frozen during conflict…

NEW DELHI: Indian Sikh pilgrims have been issued visas for neighboring Pakistan, the first major allowance after travel between the arch-rival nations was frozen during conflict…