Chishti says extremely happy with permission to go to Pak

"I am simply very happy with the development. A major task has been done which brightens hope for me to return home to Pakistan, permanently. I wish from the God for the same," he told PTI.

"My wife Meher, son and daughters have been informed and they all are too happy. My wife says she prayed from the God for my early release and now I will be going to see her and other family members as soon as possible," he said.

Chishti (82), who was serving a life sentence in a murder case and is currently out on bail, said that he was keenly waiting for the moment he leaves India for Pakistan.

"I give this credit to all those who helped me when I was facing the trial and after the conviction. I also thank Supreme God as well as Khawaja Moinuddin, who connects us to the Supreme God," he said.

Chishti's brother Jamil said that after getting a copy of the order, all the arrangements would be made for his brother's visit to Pakistan.

"We will have to complete formalities in the lower court. His passport is seized and process will be initiated to get it back as per the provision. We wish to complete all these formalities as soon as possible," he said.

The Supreme Court while granting permission for Chishti for a Pakistan visit also directed that he shall return to India by November one. MORE