<p>Extending airport-like facilities for cross-border passengers and cargo movement, India today said it has approved a liberal visa regime for people of Pakistan, as New Delhi seeks peace and harmony with Islamabad with the help of trade free of all barriers.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Inaugurating an Integrated Check Post (ICP) here, built at a cost of Rs 150 crore and equipped with facilities, including helipad, Home Minister P Chidambaram said: "I dedicate this on auspicious Baisakhi Day to the nation, to India-Pakistan peace, harmony,friendship and glorious future for both the people..."<br /><br />Pakistan's Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim, present on the occasion, said, "It is a historic day. Long live Pakistan-India friendship." Chidambaram said the Indian government has approved a new visa regime, which is yet to be by the Pakistani Cabinet. The visa rules would be "liberal for business people, for elderly, for children and for spouses," he said.<br /><br />Fahim said, in principle,business people would be given multiple entry visa for a year that could be extended later. Spread over 118 acres, the ICP has a passenger terminal of 9,600 sq mts with 16 immigration and 12 customs counters.<br /><br />Fitted with X-ray baggage scanners and amenities like health services, child care and prayer room and ramps, the complex has a cargo-terminal and parking space for trucks.<br />Guarded by the Border Security Force (BSF), the ICP, though delayed by nine months in completion, has also been provided with a helipad.<br /><br />Chidambaram appealed to Commerce Ministers of both the countries, present on the occasion, to dismantle all the trade barriers. "Trade is a great driving force...war may divide people, trade brings people together."</p>
<p>Extending airport-like facilities for cross-border passengers and cargo movement, India today said it has approved a liberal visa regime for people of Pakistan, as New Delhi seeks peace and harmony with Islamabad with the help of trade free of all barriers.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Inaugurating an Integrated Check Post (ICP) here, built at a cost of Rs 150 crore and equipped with facilities, including helipad, Home Minister P Chidambaram said: "I dedicate this on auspicious Baisakhi Day to the nation, to India-Pakistan peace, harmony,friendship and glorious future for both the people..."<br /><br />Pakistan's Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim, present on the occasion, said, "It is a historic day. Long live Pakistan-India friendship." Chidambaram said the Indian government has approved a new visa regime, which is yet to be by the Pakistani Cabinet. The visa rules would be "liberal for business people, for elderly, for children and for spouses," he said.<br /><br />Fahim said, in principle,business people would be given multiple entry visa for a year that could be extended later. Spread over 118 acres, the ICP has a passenger terminal of 9,600 sq mts with 16 immigration and 12 customs counters.<br /><br />Fitted with X-ray baggage scanners and amenities like health services, child care and prayer room and ramps, the complex has a cargo-terminal and parking space for trucks.<br />Guarded by the Border Security Force (BSF), the ICP, though delayed by nine months in completion, has also been provided with a helipad.<br /><br />Chidambaram appealed to Commerce Ministers of both the countries, present on the occasion, to dismantle all the trade barriers. "Trade is a great driving force...war may divide people, trade brings people together."</p>