Iraqi government has decided to increase the quota of Pakistani pilgrims during Arbaeen from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand.

Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari made the decision on the request of Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah who is on a visit to Iraq.

The Iraqi Interior Minister also approved the issuance of individual visas to Pakistani pilgrims from the Iraqi Embassy in Pakistan in addition to group visas. He also assured to reduce the visa fee for Pakistani pilgrims.

On the occasion, Rana Sanaullah thanked his Iraqi counterpart for providing facilities to pilgrims.

Talking to his Iraqi counterpart, the Minister said Pakistan respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq. He said Pakistan fully supports Iraq's efforts of rehabilitation in the country.

Rana Sanaullah said Iraq can benefit from the counter-terrorism expertise of Pakistan's institutions.

Meanwhile, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah also called on Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid today.