Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered immediate removal of all difficulties faced by Pakistanis in obtaining visas. The order was issued when Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain held a meeting with the Sri Lanka president. During the meeting, President Dissanayake appreciated Pakistan’s support to his country […]
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Pakistan, US to launch joint operation against ‘fake’ visa networks
Pakistan and the United States on Saturday decided to take joint action against fraudulent visa networks under comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs). The decision came during a meeting between US Charge de’ Affaires Natalie Baker and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to a handout by the interior ministry, a detailed discussion was held on Pakistan-US […]
US freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan
The United States has paused immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, in a move that officials say is aimed at preventing long-term reliance on public welfare systems. The suspension, announced through internal State Department directives (secured first by Fox News) and later confirmed publicly, applies only to immigrant visa categories that […]
Australia simplifies visa process for Pakistanis
The Australian High Commission has made applying for visas from Pakistan easier with a new mobile app. Applicants no longer need to visit a biometric center if they have previously provided their biometric information. The app will save time and reduce costs for travelers seeking student, work, or travel visas. Previously, Pakistani applicants had to […]
Visa, Mastercard Propose $38 Billion Settlement To Cut Swipe Fees
Visa and Mastercard have announced a revised $38 billion settlement with U.S. merchants who accused the credit card giants of inflating fees for processing transactions, in an effort to gain approval from a federal judge who previously rejected a smaller deal. The proposed agreement seeks to end two decades of antitrust litigation, where merchants alleged […]
China announces opening of visas for Pakistan’s students, business card holders
ISLAMABAD: Chinese embassy on Monday announced the opening up of visas for long-term Pakistani (international) students receiving academic education in China as well as allowed entry for business card holders. According to notice available on the website of the Chinese embassy, “From now on, long-term international students receiving academic education in China can apply for […]
Saudi Arabia issues 900,000 Umrah permits, visas
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Hajj Minister Abdulfattah Mashat has confirmed that there are no restrictions on the number of people allowed to perform Umrah from outside the Kingdom. However, prospective pilgrims need to check the Eatmarna application for the times and capacity of the Grand Mosque. Moreover, Mashat affirmed that a pilgrim can perform Umrah […]
British HC asks Pakistanis intending to visit UK this summer to apply for visa
ISLAMABAD: Christian Turner, British High Commissioner to Pakistan on Tuesday said that anyone from Pakistan who wanted to travel to the UK this summer, should apply for a visa as early as possible. In his video message on Twitter, the high commissioner said the applicants should allow the high commission at least six weeks from […]
Visa-On-Arrival for Pakistanis, announces Qatar
Doha: Qatar on Thursday announced a tourist visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani nationals. Pakistanis travelling to Qatar will be granted visa-on-arrival for a fee of QAR 100 for a time frame of 30 days, which can be legally extended for another 30 days on request. To avail the facility, the passengers must have a passport valid […]
US House votes to expedite visas for Afghan interpreters
The House of Representatives agreed Tuesday to speed the application process for Afghans seeking special immigrant visas, as pressure mounts for Washington to help thousands who face retribution for aiding US forces in Afghanistan. As the US military draws down in the country ahead of the September 11 deadline announced by President Joe Biden to […]