Lahore: AS MANY as 217 Hindu pilgrims arrived in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore yesterday through Wagah border on a seven-day tour to participate in Shivaratri (night of Shiva) celebrations at the Katasraj temple in Pothohar area of Punjab.
The pilgrims, led by Shiv Partap Bajaj, were received by Evacuee Trust property Board Chairman Saddiqul Farooq.
Welcoming the delegation, the chairman said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had ordered foolproof security and arrangements for the visiting guests.
“The prime minister has extended the hand of friendship to India and repeatedly urged cooperation between both neighbours in order to solve all outstanding issues,” the chairman said.
Cooperation and friendship was the only way forward for both countries so that they could prosper and help the entire region develop, he said.
The pilgrims would return to India on February 28.
