MOSUL: Authorities in Iraq have announced free visas for Pakistani Arba’een pilgrims to facilitate them in the performance of religious rituals.
According to the details released by the Iraqi Embassy, the quota of Pakistani visitors has also been increased to 100,000 for the first time by the government. Meanwhile, it has also been disclosed that only Iraqi Airlines and Pakistani Airlines will provide the travel facility to the pilgrims.
As per the arrangement finalized, Pakistani pilgrims will enter Iraq from Al-Sheib Port through the land route of Baghdad and Al-Najaf International Airport; the requirement for Pakistani visitors to arrive at and depart from the same airport has also been eliminated.
A statement by the Iraqi foreign minister said the Iraqi diplomatic missions in four countries will provide citizens with free entry visas into the country to take part in the holy commemoration of Arbaeen.
