NAROWAL, Nov 13: Visa restriction should be waived for Sikh pilgrims and they should be allowed an open entry to Pakistan as their most of the holy places are here. The demand was voiced by leaders of the Sikhs visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kirtarpura, some 16km from here, on Sunday.

They urged the Pakistan and Indian governments to open rail and road links between the two countries at Jassar.

They further requested the Pakistan government to allow them to construct a 100-room residential complex for the pilgrims at the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. The Sikh organizations had the funds available for the project, and they needed only a permission, they said.

They also demanded that the Narowal-Muridke Road should be made one way to facilitate the pilgrims.

Jogindar Singh, Malik Singh and Angreez Singh, the leaders of a delegation from Dubai, told Dawn that they had to face many difficulties in getting visa.

Leaders of a delegation from England urged the Pakistan government to allow construction of a 100-room complex at the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. They said the Karsava Committee, London, the Karsava Committee, America, and the Golden Temple would provide funds for the complex.