Indian Seraiki delegation denied visas

Staff Report

MULTAN: A 40-member Hindu Seraiki-speaking delegation could not attend the International Seraiki Conference held under the aegis of the Pakistan Seraiki Party (PSP) which began on Saturday because they were denied no objection certificates by the Interior and Foreign Affairs ministry for the issuance of visas. PSP Chief Taj Muhammad Khan Langah said the delegation was invited to attend the conference from India. However, the Pakistani High Commission in Delhi did not entertain visa demands.

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