Minister issues directives for Sikh pilgrims

LAHORE:

In the light of reports regarding exploitation of pilgrims visiting Pakistan to celebrate the birthday of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev, the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and Provincial Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora have advised all pilgrims to carry cash in the US dollars and avoid paying any fees to group organisers who demand "charges" for their pilgrimage.

He stated that PSGPC has received multiple complaints regarding unfavorable exchange rates for Indian currency during the visits of pilgrims to Pakistan. He said due to lack of formal diplomatic ties with India, private money exchangers set their own exchange rates.